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Explore with Eric: Ellen’s Corners
Today I wrap up my time adventuring around Wexford county by paying a visit to a staple of the Mesick community, Ellen’s Corners. A second generation local business, this general store has become the meeting place for the local community. Now, it doesn’t hurt that you can find a...
Michigan’s First Black Light Theater, Elk Rapids
Michigan’s first black light theater was the second theater in the town of Elk Rapids. The State Theater opened on September 20, 1940, not far from where the original Community Theater was located. Built by Ed Loomis and his wife, they began by showing the top films of the...
TC Man Arrested for Ramming Ex-Girlfriend's Car
A Traverse City man who was out on parole for domestic violence was arrested this week after ramming his car into his ex-girlfriend's vehicle on the road while three small children were inside her car. Benzie County Central Dispatch broadcast an assault in progress on Monday evening. Twenty-four-year-old Rafael Diego...
UpNorthLive viewers, staff give the gift of life during blood drive
LEELANAU COUNTY, Mich. (WPBN/WGTU) -- The blood bus with Versiti Blood Center of Michigan was parked at the UpNorthLive Studios Wednesday. UpNorthLive viewers and staff showed up for their community, donating 24 pints of blood. Each pint of blood can save up to three lives. The blood donated Wednesday will...
ER Lions honor local students
The Elk Rapids Lions Club recently honored three local students as its 2024 Scholarship winners with a special dinner for the honorees and their families. Shown at the event are (from left) Lions Club representative Dave Lein, with winners Paige Fosdick, Camden Moore and Alyssa Colvin. Paige is a 2024 graduate of Elk Rapids High School, while Camden and Alyssa are 2024 graduates of Kalkaska High School. To find out more about the annual scholarships or club, please contact Dave Lein at 231-620-5707 or Shirley Hill via shirley@yahoo.com.
Beyond Skin Deep: Studio 23 highlights the artistry of tattoos
Walking along the streets of Traverse City while on vacation a few years ago, Megan Koch was prompted to stop at a tattoo shop. She was intrigued by the display of tattoo art hanging on the walls. Her interest sparked the idea for a first-of-its-kind exhibit at Studio 23 in...
Dowler Services Set
Thomas F. Dowler and Susan G. Dowler, of St. Petersburg, Florida, formerly of Leelanau County, passed away on January 23, 2024. The visitation will be held from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Tuesday, July 23 at the Martinson Funeral Home in Suttons Bay.
Beetles battle invasive plants
Showy purple loosestrife is bearing its color, which makes this the perfect time for the two largest lake associations in the county to attack the pest.The Lake Leelanau Lake Association is pinning part of its control approach to a beetle that’s a picky eater while the Glen Lake Association is resorting to hand-to-hand combat.“We’ve been at war with purple loosestrife along with yellow iris,”…
Traverse City’s Olympic Connection
The road to the Paris Olympics this year runs through Traverse City. Or so it seems. Fans of the Equestrian Olympics Competition will witness several horses and riders who honed their athletic abilities at the Traverse City Horse Shows (TCHS). “We were a small piece of their story,” said Lindsay...
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