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The Interlochen Collection: Gregg Smith at Interlochen
In May 1977, the esteemed American choral conductor Gregg Smith visited Interlochen Arts Academy. Smith founded the Gregg Smith Singers in the 1950s and specialized in the music of the United States at a time when not many musicians were doing so. As Smith explained during his 1977 visit, even...
Popp Services Set
A funeral Mass will be celebrated Friday, Aug. 2 at Lake Leelanau St. Mary for Annette Christine Popp, of Lake Leelanau, who died July 1, 2024. She was 83. Visitation will be held Thursday Aug. 1 from 5 to 8 p.m. with the Rosary to be prayed at 7 p.m. at the Martinson Funeral Home in Suttons Bay. The Mass will be held on Friday, August 2 at 11 a.m. at St. Mary’s Church of Lake Leelanau with visitation at 10 a.m.
Another record year for Great Lakes piping plover breeding
TRAVERSE CITY, MI – It’s been another record-setting breeding season for Great Lakes piping plovers. Wildlife monitoring of the endangered species this summer resulted in a consecutive year for setting a record for the number of unique piping plover breeding pairs, breaking the record set last year. If...
Police recover 3 stolen motorcycles, bust theft ring in Northern Michigan
GRAND TRAVERSE COUNTY, MI – Two men have been arrested and charged related to an alleged theft ring that stole at least three motorcycles, police said. Three motorcycles were recovered from two locations after the Michigan State Police received a complaint on Thursday of a motorcycle stolen from a home in Blair Township, south of Traverse City, police said.
Lucky Diablo Bosco wins the mayor’s race
The results are in, and the new Mayor is…the horse, of course! Congratulations to Lucky Diablo Bosco, and to his owner, Missy Bosco. Brother and sister cats, Topsy and Turvy Stephenson, will be sharing responsibilities as co-Vice Mayors, thanks to the campaigning of their human, Cathy Stephenson. Kanda and Harold McKee’s 1-year old cat, Porsche, will be learning the political ropes in Omena as…
Opinion: Maura Sanders Shows Dedication, Integrity and Positive Enthusiasm
(Editor’s Note: Brent and Phyllis Cooley show their support for Maura Sanders for Peninsula Township Supervisor. Read on for their thoughts. -jb) MAURA SANDERS is our choice candidate for Peninsula Township Supervisor. Ms. Sander’s outstanding professional careers, listed below, accompany her dedication, integrity and positive enthusiasm as she works for the livelihood of our community.
Second Charter Amendment to Appear on November Ballot
Second Charter Amendment for Tax Increment Financing to Appear on November 2024 Ballot. TC Taxpayers for Justice submitted a sufficient number of petition signatures, which were verified by the City Clerk, to place City Charter Amendments related to TIF on the ballot. At their July 15, 2024 meeting, the City...
Congressional candidates respond
Two Democrats and two Republicans are seeking their party’s nomination for the Nov. 5 General Election.Democrats Callie Barr of Traverse City and Dr. Bob Lorinser of Marquette on the ballot.On the Republican side of the ballot, the race is on for the 1st Congressional seat representing the northern tip of the mitt and the Upper Peninsula.Incumbent Jack Bergman is being challenged for the…
Water rate increase advised for AuSable Township
AuSABLE Twp. – The AuSable Township Board of Trustees was informed of a suggested 3% rate increase for water bills at its regular July 15 meeting. The suggestion for a rate increase was made by Cecelia Mende with Baker Tilly Municipal Advisors, the firm that was hired by the township to complete an analysis of the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) program. Mende presented to the board at the meeting and was available to answer any questions. The 3% annual increase would start in 2025 if approved by the board of trustees.
Opinion: David Sanger Strives to Understand All Sides of Issues
(Editor’s Note: OMP resident John Bercini offers his support for David Sanger for Peninsula Township Trustee. Read on for his thoughts. -jb) I writing to endorse David Sanger as candidate for Peninsula Township Trustee. As President of the Walnut Ridge Homeowners Association, I’ve had several issues arise with the...
‘Downright Brutal:’ Manton set to host 10th annual Divide gravel road bike race
MANTON — When you’re on a bike for 50 miles, you’ll do just about anything to keep cool. That includes doing things you probably don’t really want to think about. Jeff Harding has seen it all — from ice on the head, to down the shirt, to stuck in other parts of equipment that might sting a little bit.
Manton Truck Show bringing the big rigs to town July 26-27
MANTON — Big rigs take center stage every summer in Manton during the annual Truck Show, coming up at the end of July. Originally called the Buckley Days Truck Show, the event was moved to Manton a number of years ago and has been a popular summertime attraction since that time, drawing dozens of elaborately decorated trucks and hundreds of spectators to the area.
4 rescued from burning boat on Northern Michigan lake
GRAND TRAVERSE COUNTY, MI – Four people were rescued from a Traverse City-area lake after a boat caught on fire and they jumped overboard, officials said. All four people are OK after the incident on Saturday afternoon on Spider Lake, WPBN/WGTU reports. Other boaters took the group back to shore where they were treated by emergency medical services.
Boat submerged in Grand Traverse Bay off Clinch Park Beach
GRAND TRAVERSE COUNTY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- A boat is submerged right now in Grand Traverse Bay off of Clinch Park Beach in Traverse City. As of 8:45 Wednesday morning, no one was near the boat working to get it out of the water.
Grand Traverse Band lands federal money, New Community Vision support, to acquire Timber Shores property
New Community Vision’s (NCV) two-year effort to acquire and preserve the former Timber Shores property between Omena and Northport will benefit from a multi-million dollar federal grant to the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians (GTB) as part of an overall $11.9 million funding recommendation announced last Thursday by the federal National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). The grant is being provided through NOAA’s FY 23 Transformational Habitat and Coastal Resilience grant opportunity—which is funded by the Biden administration’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and Inflation Reduction Act.
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