Long Lake Township
LATEST NEWS
Cherry, apple grower optimistic for new climate program
From north to south along West Michigan, sandy soils border the coast between Lake Michigan and the inland part of the state. Found in that region is Traverse City, Michigan, known as the “Cherry Capital of the World.”. Michigan produces about 70 percent of the country’s tart cherries, and...
Traverse City church members paint mural with biblical message
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- If you've driven by the intersection of Garfield Ave. and Front Street in Traverse City recently, you may have noticed a colorful change. A huge mural is being painted on the side of the Faith Reformed Church's building. The project is being directed by an...
Traverse City kicks off Veterans Drive reconstruction project on July 22
TRAVERSE CITY — The city of Traverse City’s contractor, M&M Excavating, will begin the Veterans Drive reconstruction project on July 22, officials said Friday. The project limits will be on Veterans Drive between Fourteenth and the city limits (just south of Fairlane Drive), and is anticipated to be complete in mid-October, weather permitting. “We are pleased to begin the much-needed reconstruction of Veterans Drive, incorporating improved stormwater solutions and enhanced mobility features. We are grateful that our MPO status has enabled the City to secure the necessary funding for this important project,” said city engineer Anne Pagano. - Pavement removal: Existing pavements, selective sidewalks, and sections of curb will be removed to facilitate new pavement, water service replacements and other upgrades.
Versiti Blood Center makes emergency plea for donations
CHEBOYGAN — Versiti Blood Center of Michigan is sounding the alarm and making a plea for donations as the state faces a dangerously low blood supply. In a press release dated July 8, the organization said certain blood types have less than a day's worth of availability. They also noted that summer donations have dropped drastically, and are reaching a critical low.
Garfield Township issues water restrictions after hitting daily limit
TRAVERSE CITY — Garfield Township announced water restrictions exceeding the limit of five-million gallons of water per day. Notice was given that houses with even numbers need to use irrigation only on even days and odd numbers only on odd days. Township supervisor Chuck Korn said it’s one of many solutions put in place. “We have new meters that we’ve just installed for keeping track of water, and they give us electronic updates so we can monitor and see how things are trending,” said Korn. “We can see the numbers trending down, so we assume they are. And if somebody is blatantly violating, they’ll get a letter.” The restriction will remain in place until new contractual limits on water usage are approved by Traverse City.
Traverse City church hosts event to create dresses and pants for children in South Africa
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- The Patchwork Ministry hosted an event to help clothe children in South Africa at the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Traverse City. The sewing ministry made over 125 dresses for girls and 75 pairs of pants for boys in different sizes. The group collaborated with...
Traverse City Horse Shows part of full time equestrian experience for area teenager
TRAVERSE CITY -- Since she was the age of five being around horses in northern Michigan is what Stella Bonanni says made her most comfortable. Now at 16-years-old she spends her summers in the area competing in Traverse City Horse Shows but during the rest of the year she commits to the sport by living in Florida and going to school remotely.
Morsels Owner Sentenced to Minimum Four Years in Prison
The owner of a downtown coffee shop arrested for using a hidden camera to spy on restroom users was sentenced to at least four years in prison Friday. Ed Witkowski, 49, pleaded no contest to multiple charges including using a computer to commit a crime, three counts of capturing/distributing images of an unclothed person, and lying to a police officer. Thirteenth Circuit Court Judge Charles Hamlyn sentenced Witkowski to concurrent sentences that will require him to serve at least four years in prison and praised the “bravery and quick thinking” of female employees who gave evidence that led to Witkowski’s arrest.
Traverse City coffee shop owner sentenced to prison for recording women in bathroom
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. (WPBN/WGTU) -- The owner of a downtown Traverse City coffee shop will spend at least four years in prison for secretly recording women in the bathroom. Edward Witkowski, the owner of Morsels, was sentenced Friday to four to seven years for using a computer to commit a crime.
Sleeping Bear to host weekend Star Party at the Dune Climb
EMPIRE, MI - The massive Dune Climb at Sleeping Bear Dunes is a popular daytime destination at the national park. But if you’ve never stuck around until the stars come out to play, you’re missing something pretty amazing. Sleeping Bear is throwing one of its summer Star Parties...
Property Watch: Build Your Dream on Lake Leelanau
When the inventory is already extremely low, maybe the best bet is to build your dream home. What better place to do it than this 2-acre lot on South Lake Leelanau? Located on a private road, the property offers 300 feet of equally private frontage on one of the region's most storied lakes. While the natural setting is stunning, the listing touts the availablity of "modern conveniences" like high-speed internet and natural gas.
Northern Michigan man accused of making terrorist threats to business, law enforcement
GRAND TRAVERSE COUNTY, MI -- Prosecutors have charged a Grand Traverse County man with four counts of false report/threat of terrorism after he allegedly threatened numerous people last month. According to UpNorthLive, Jeffrey Topous Jr. 33, was arrested while riding his bike along Boardman Lake trail as part of an investigation that began on June 26.
Nick Haness Earns Another WCHR Tricolor at Traverse City Horse Shows with Cavaletto Loma Z
The Perfect Products High Performance Hunter 3’9” Green Hunter division championed their winner on Thursday, with a familiar face taking home the top tricolor during World Championship Hunter Rider (WCHR) Week at the Great Lakes Equestrian Festival (GLEF), presented by B&D Builders. Nick Haness, who hails from Temecula, CA, and Cavaletto Loma Z, proved best throughout the division by winning all four classes over fences.
Changes Coming to Port Oneida Fair
Changes are coming to the popular Port Oneida Fair at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, which will be held this year on Friday and Saturday, August 9-10, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. This year, activities are being consolidated at five sites in the historic district, accoriding to a release...
'Idyllic and beautiful': Interlochen's WYSO inspires conductor Matthew Straw
Matthew Straw is the newly appointed Assistant Conductor of the Opéra National du Rhin (Strasbourg National Opera Studio) in France. He is also conducting Interlochen's World Youth Symphony Orchestra this weekend in a program of classic and contemporary works. Under Straw’s baton, the ensemble will perform Ludwig van Beethoven’s...
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.