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Best Family Trails and Drives at Sleeping Bear Dunes
Located along the shores of Lake Michigan, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore is a treasure trove of natural beauty and outdoor adventure. Whether you’re seeking a hike, a scenic drive or a bike ride, this national park really does have something for every family. To help your family navigate...
Watch Michigan Man Freak Out & Flip Someone’s Pizza During Argument At Short’s
I have always said that there is never any reason to freak out or yell or get into an argument over any reason. I firmly believe that anything can be handled just as long as adults can act like adults and have a civilized discussion. Such a discussion did not...
Archaeology Artifact Identification
The Samels Farm will be hosting an archaeological artifact identification event on Sunday, July 28 from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the historic Samels Farm, 8298 Skegemog Point Road in Williamsburg. Archaeologists, Dr. Charles Cleland and Dr. Michael Hambacher, will identify up to five of your local artifacts at no charge. All Great Lakes artifacts are welcome.
Louise Jones: "10,000 Flowers"
This exhibit showcases new works by Jones drawing inspiration from still life & landscape traditions such as Trompe-l'œil (the illusion of three dimensional space), Vanitas (themes of mortality), scientific botanical illustration, & cityscapes. Best known for her floral murals, her new works on canvas mark a departure, delving further into our relationships with the natural world, seasons, & death. Also on display is Jones' "50 State Flowers" project, in which the flowers representing each US state are painted in crisp detail on individual miniature wood panels, which was created for an upcoming exhibition at the University of Michigan Museum of Art. See web site for hours.
JOANNE RUTH COUGHLIN
Joanne Ruth Coughlin, 64, of Kalkaska, passed away at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City on July 18, 2024, surrounded by family. Joanne was born Jan. 21, 1960, to Eugene “Beaver” and Elaine (Hansen) Hatch, in Alpena. Joanne was a member of the St. Paul Lutheran Church in...
20-year-old Traverse City banker runs for State Rep.
As the 2024 Presidential election inches closer, young voters are expressing feelings about the age of our nation's representatives. With Biden and Trump being the two oldest presidents in U.S. history, younger generations are uncertain about how they will be represented in the next four years. In Michigan District 104,...
Township Assessor Wanted Boon Township seeks to retain the services
Township Assessor Wanted Boon Township seeks to retain the services of a Township Assessor. Under the direction of the Boon Township Board the Assessor will appraise residential and commercial properties, [personal properties], classify properties, assist with equalization reports, gather data, check on construction, and ensure the Township is compliant with Michigan’s uniform assessment requirements. Boon Township has approximately 815 parcels. Qualifications would be a Michigan Certified Assessing Officer Certification, a high school diploma or GED, one year of relevant experience, and a valid MI driver’s license. For more information or to submit proposals please contact: Sheila Pratt, Boon Clerk 231-878-1182 (Mobile) 231-775-8012 (Town hall) Boonclerk@gmail.com.
Gravel bike race in Manton this Sunday
MANTON – The Divide gravel bike race is scheduled for this Sunday, July 28, in Manton starting at noon. The 10th annual gravel race, which featured 250 participants last year, features 19-mile, 38-mile, and 50-mile distances. The race is part of the Michigan Gravel Road Series (MGRS). Bikers meet...
Driver of garbage truck killed in crash in Northern Michigan
In a statement on X; Michigan State Police said a GFL garbage truck was traveling west in Bagley Township near Gaylord on Friday. The truck struck a tree and ran off the road, killing the 43-year-old driver.
Motorcycle theft leads to recovery of several stolen items
GRAND TRAVERSE COUNTY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- A report of a stolen motorcycle led to the recovery of several stolen items, including $35,000 worth of tools, and the arrest of two men, according to Michigan State Police. The men, whose names have yet to be released, have been charged with the...
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