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Omena chooses its next animal ‘mayor’ for the 15th year
Omena is campaigning for their next mayor but it’s not your usual election. Instead of voting for people you’re voting for pets!. The election began in 2009 and has been going on every 3 years since. From dogs, cats, horses, and even goats.... any animal can run for mayor in Omena! This year there are 18 mayoral candidates. Each vote is $5 and goes towards the Omena Historical Society to help with building maintenace and upkeep.
Salvation Army gets ready to ring bells for Christmas in July Red Kettle fundraiser
TRAVERSE CITY — The Traverse City Salvation Army is gearing up for its Christmas in July Red Kettle Campaign. You’ll be hearing those bells ringing Friday and Saturday later this week across the area. Because need knows no season, the Salvation Army is hoping to raise $10,000 to meet the needs of those struggling. The Salvation Army says donations slow down during the summer, but with children out of school and people coming to the area for seasonal work, the need for donations is still great. “This is the time of year where we really struggle. It’s the lowest ebb of donations through the year, and there is still a need for food. There’s still a need for meals and clothes and clothing vouchers and the financial assistance and childcare, which is a huge piece of what we do,” said Greg Irwin, Salvation Army envoy.
Grand Traverse Area Children's Garden hosts sensory friendly awareness event
GRAND TRAVERSE COUNTY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- The Grand Traverse Area Children's Garden is hosting a one-of-a-kind free sensory friendly awareness event this Friday. This event is for families of children with neurological and physical diversities. GTA Children's Garden has partnered with The Accidentals and Traverse City Philharmonic for some musical...
Michigan songwriters Aspen Jacobsen, Isabella Gueck take top prize in New Moon contest
The pair topped the 2024 New Moon Songwriting Challenge – which required artists to collaborate – with a young Traverse City duo coming in second. Details at Local Spins. SCROLL DOWN TO LISTEN TO THE WINNING SONG AND RUNNER-UP Up-and-coming Michigan singer-songwriter Aspen Jacobsen calls it “a bittersweet...
7 days until Tate McRae performs in Michigan, find tickets for under $100
Tate McRae plays the Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre at Freedom Hill in Sterling Heights next Sunday, and there are still some affordable tickets available. Compare prices on Vivid Seats, SeatGeek, StubHub, and Ticketmaster. Tate McRae is a Canadian-born pop star who began as a dancer, even appearing on the reality series...
Attorney: Traverse City school ordered to dim lights or face daily fines
GRAND TRAVERSE COUNTY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- (WPBN/WGTU) -- An update to a story we first told you about more than a year ago. That's when a woman living across the street from Immaculate Conception Elementary in Traverse City contacted us about a lawsuit she filed in 2017 against the school.
Traverse City to start $17 million senior housing project on East Eighth Street
GRAND TRAVERSE COUNTY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- Seniors in Traverse City will soon have a new option for what’s being called an affordable housing option. Land has been cleared and construction is about to begin on East Eighth Street in Traverse City for the future Parkview Apartments. The executive director...
Powerball winning numbers for Saturday, July 20, 2024
The Powerball winning numbers are in for the Saturday, July 20 drawing with a jackpot that reached an estimated $91 million ($43.6 million cash value). The largest winning Powerball jackpot ticket sold in Michigan was worth $842.4 million and sold at Food Castle in Grand Blanc. Powerball winning numbers. The...
Top recruits: Cass Tech safety more than happy to go up against top receivers
MLive is spending the summer checking in on the top 2025 football recruits in Michigan. Today provides a look at Cass Tech safety Derrick Jackson III, who knows offensive guys get a lot of the hype, but he prefers being on defense. Fans can see the list of Top 25 recruits in Michigan by clicking here.
Changes To ACT Test For Michigan High Schoolers Coming In 2025
I remember being in elementary and middle school preparing for the ACT that I would have to take in my junior year of high school. My classmates and I were told that the skills we were learning from 3rd-10th grade would accurately prepare our brains for one of the most important tests of our lives. Well, they couldn't be more wrong since the state of Michigan switched to the SAT during my sophomore year of high school.
Leland Library hosts series on Community Food Support
Leland Township Public Library is hosting a special two-part series to address food access challenges in our community, as part of the Leland Library Summinars. These events will explore some local efforts that are being made to ensure everyone has reliable access to healthy, nutritious meals. Session 1: From the...
Casting lines across generations, Michigan church continues COVID comeback
YPSILANTI, Mich. (BP) – COVID-19 knocked churches like Ypsilanti Missionary Baptist for a loop back in 2020. Meeting in person was crucial for a congregation of just over 100, and Michigan’s especially-strict response brought an immediate impact. By that October the state’s Supreme Court had struck down Governor...
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