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Ferris State, Lake Superior State to play first-ever college hockey game in Traverse City, Mich., in Nov. 2024
Ferris State and Lake Superior State will play in the “2024 Superior Ice Showdown: Traverse City Takeover” on Nov. 16 at Centre Ice Arena in Traverse City, Mich. Puck drop is set for 6:07 p.m. EDT. The historic event marks the first time college hockey has been played...
Destinations International commends Traverse City travel execs for educational strides
Destinations International, the global association for Destination Management Organizations, announced Traverse City Tourism representatives Trevor Tkach and Whitney Waara earned their Certified Destination Management Executive certification.
Narcotics found in vehicle after driver crashes into utility pole
GRAND TRAVERSE COUNTY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- Narcotics were allegedly found inside of a vehicle driven by a Whitewater Township woman who crashed into a utility pole on Saturday, according to the Grand Traverse County Sheriff's Office. The 26-year-old woman, whose identity has not yet been released, was arrested on a...
Traverse City drivers lose nearly $1.8K annually due to road conditions, report says
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- Traverse City drivers would be $1,787 richer each year on average if roads were in better condition, according to a report from TRIP, a nonprofit organization. The report factored in extra vehicle operating costs caused by driving on roads in need of repair, lost time...
Traverse Connect to launch pilot program using drones to deliver medical supplies to rural residents
What’s happening: The Traverse City-based economic development organization Traverse Connect is leading a new partnership that will test drones to deliver medical supplies and other healthcare services to underserved residents in rural Michigan. The pilot project is one of four advanced aerial projects to share in $6.25 million in recently announced funding from the state’s Advanced Aerial Mobility (AAM) Activation Fund.
Proposed housing for education workers gets boost from Michigan state budget allocation
Andy Hayes, a 7th-grade science teacher at Traverse City West Middle School and vice president of the Traverse City teachers union, spent more than a year looking to buy a house for himself and his three sons. He gave up when he realized it’d be impossible to afford the monthly payments on a home close enough to his school.
Traverse City elementary school staff hope to resolve lighting dispute
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- One-hundred dollars a day: that's what Grand Traverse Area Catholic Schools is paying right now in court fines. It all stems from a dispute over the lights they installed back in 2019. But the daily fines and the long-running dispute that's been the topic of...
EV road trip postcard: Cherry Bowl drive-in for sale, still going strong
HONOR — The magic starts right around dusk. Just like every summer weekend since the 1950s, cars line up to get into the Cherry Bowl drive-in. Drivers park next to speaker poles, kids rush over to the snack bar and carloads of people figure out how to get comfortable enough in their seats to make it through the double feature.
'School For Real Life': Inside Suttons Bay Public Schools' Evolving Education Approach
What does summertime look like for a school district? For teachers and administrators, June, July, and August can actually be just as busy as the academic year. So says Casey Petz, superintendent for Suttons Bay Public Schools (SBPS). Between summer camps, curriculum planning, school year preparation, and campus projects, Petz stresses that any given summer tends to be way more of a whirlwind than most parents, students, or community members realize.
Back to school shoes program
KALKASKA – Jill Vyverberg didn’t know what she was getting into in 2022 when she agreed to help with the Back to School Shoe program. “I volunteered after receiving an email asking for help on the day of the event in 2022,” recalls the Kalkaska Middle School visual art teacher.
Comments at security screening lead to lockdown at Cherry Capital Airport
TRAVERSE CITY — A passenger was denied boarding at Cherry Capital Airport on Tuesday after airport personnel said the passenger made inappropriate comments while going through security screening. The comments had to do with the explosion detection machine, they said. A nearby individual heard the comments, believed something was wrong and reported them. Airport staff acted quickly, bringing in local law enforcement, Homeland Security and TSA. “I know it does [cause] some inconvenience and maybe some missed connections down the line, but we appreciate everyone’s patience during this situation, because our number one job is the safety and security of our travelers,” said airport CEO Kevin Klein. “If you see something, say something,” After about an hour, security determined the airport was safe, and travel resumed normally. They said no criminal charges are being pursued at this time.
Jacob Jenkins
Son, father, brother, and volunteer firefighter, Jacob Jenkin’s, love of life didn’t end with his death. Jacob passed away on July 19, 2024, at the age of 43 unexpectedly. He will continue to be honored by his friends and family, all of whom adored him unconditionally. Jacob graduated...
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.
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...
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