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Traverse City Whiskey, Northern Latitudes Projects Moving Ahead Despite Setbacks
Two major distillery expansions in Leelanau County hit some bumps in the road, but company owners say both projects are alive and well. Despite its name, Traverse City Whiskey Co. has its administrative headquarters and a large chunk of production in the county (on Robinson Road off M-72) and is in the process of transforming the old Cherry Growers facility along Center Highway into a multimillion dollar production facility and tasting room.
Benzie County breaks ground on new $2.2M tower to boost first responder signals
BENZIE COUNTY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- Ask anyone in Benzie County and they'll tell you, the area they live in is pretty picturesque; complete with the coastline, ridges and valleys. Which is an issue if you're a first responder. The topography has impacts on radio signals that can cause communication issues...
State Street in Traverse City closed for water line replacement Wednesday to Thursday
TRAVERSE CITY — Motorists, pedestrians, bicyclists, and residents should be aware that Team Elmer’s, in coordination with the City of Traverse City Water/Wastewater Maintenance Division, will be closing State Street from Hope Street to 723 State Street for the Water Service Line Replacement Project on Wednesday, July 17. The work within the roadway is anticipated to be completed by end of day on Thursday, July 18. In addition to the street closure, the sidewalk on the north side of State Street will be closed. The sidewalk on the south side of the street will remain open. The work will generate dust and noise, and may cause disruptions to pedestrian, bicycle, and vehicular traffic. Appropriate signage will be in place, and access to all homes and businesses will be maintained at all times.
Beulah interchange project gets $240 million in state funding. When construction will start.
A long-awaited transportation project to alleviate traffic and accommodate growth near Interstate 10 in Beulah got a huge push forward with $240 million approved in state funding for the Beulah interchange. Senator Doug Broxson confirmed the Legislature approved funding for the project during its last session and it was included when Gov. Ron DeSantis signed the budget.
Pit Spitters ace Jayden Dentler selected for 2024 All-Star Game
TRAVERSE CITY – The Northwoods League announced the rosters for the 2024 Northwoods League All-Star Game, with one Pit Spitter represented in the starting rotation - starting pitcher Jayden Dentler of Grand Valley State University. Dentler has pitched to a 1.07 ERA through six starts. He has struck out 21 batters over 33.2 innings pitched. This is Dentler’s first all-star game selection in his two-year career with the Pit Spitters. In his spring season, he spent time with Kellogg Community College, Northwood University and Western Michigan. During his spring seasons he has a 3.86 ERA through 42 career starts. He struck out 165 batters in 217 innings.
'We all excelled because of him': Remembering Don Wilcox in Northport
On Saturday, the Northport Public School auditorium stage filled with over 60 members of the West Virginia University marching band, alongside members of the Northport Community Band, there to honor former band director Don Wilcox who lived in Northport and died in May. Over the years, countless band alumni ventured...
A Q&A With Peninsula, Whitewater Township Supervisor Candidates
As far as supervisors go, it will be all eyes on Peninsula and Whitewater townships in the Aug. 6 primary election. Those are the only two of Grand Traverse County’s 13 townships that feature contested races. As all four candidates registered for both races are running as Republicans with no Democratic opposition, the primary will effectively decide both contests.
How Tim Barr got Art’s liquor license
Art’s Tavern in the heart of Glen Arbor celebrates 90 years this year. Tim Barr (who tourists often confuse with “Art”) bought Art’s from Mike Wiesen on July 17, 2000—smack dab in the busy summer season. He couldn’t afford to wait an extra day, or week, for the liquor license to transfer names, so Tim—together with Tom Reay, a long-time Art’s bartender who had just opened Trattoria Funistrada restaurant in Burdickville—chartered a plane from Traverse City to Lansing to sign the paperwork late in the afternoon at the Michigan Liquor Control Commission. They flew home and returned to Glen Arbor, where Art’s was packed. “Being my own boss was the number 1 priority,” recalled Tim.
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...
US Equestrian Announces U25 Individuals Representing U.S. Dressage at 2024 FEI North American Youth Championships
Lexington, KY. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce the individual combinations who will represent the U.S. at the 2024 Discover Dressage FEI North American Youth Dressage Championships (NAYC) presented by USDF in the U25 Dressage division. Competition will begin on July 30, 2024, and continue through August 4, 2024, at Flintfields Horse Park in Traverse City, Mich. The U25 division for the 2024 NAYC was amended to run as a CDIU25 based on insufficient entries from other North American countries required to maintain the Championship status. The participating U.S. combinations will be supported by George Williams, the USEF Dressage High Performance Pathway Development Advisor and Youth Coach.
Photos: Scandinavian exchange students meet, reflect on time in Bear Lake
In most cases, if a pair of Bear Lake High School alums get together for a cup of coffee, it is not likely to be considered a particularly remarkable occurrence. When the alumni in question attended the school in the 1960s as foreign exchange students hailing from Scandinavia and had never met before, things start to get interesting.
Spirit of the Woods Garden Club celebrates members' 90th birthdays
Spirit of the Woods Garden Club Inc. held its monthly meeting on July 8 at the Lion's Pavilion at First Street Beach. Two members, Pauline Tyree and LaVonne Miller, celebrated their 90th birthdays. Nancy Dillingham, owner of The Portable Garden Concrete and Hypertufa Garden Art, demonstrated hypertufa during the meeting....
Charnes to take over as KND's middle, high school principal
BRETHREN — Kaleva Norman Dickson Schools has a new middle and high school principal. The school board took action Monday to hire Kile Charnes to the position with a unanimous vote. Charnes said in an interview with the News Advocate he was excited to join the district. Article continues...
Two men conquer the 223.8 mile Shore to Shore Trail
OSCODA – Keith McCaffery and Nick Gapp embarked on an extraordinary journey, running the challenging Shore to Shore Trail in Michigan. The Shore to Shore Trail, originally designed for equestrians, spans 223.8 miles from Empire to Oscoda, showcasing the diverse landscapes and natural beauty of the state. This feat...
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