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Double-track coaster: New Alpine Slide opens at Crystal Mountain
THOMPSONVILLE, MI - Crystal Coaster fans, the wait is over. Crystal Mountain’s new dual-track Alpine Slide has opened for the summer. The newly-installed coaster features tunnels, dips, curves and hills - and the double track design just might allow riders a little friendly downhill competition. For more than 15...
Get an Up-Close View of This Sustainable Suttons Bay Vineyard
Shady Lane Cellars launches private and group tours. Suttons Bay, MICH. (July 23, 2024) – It’s no secret that Shady Lane Cellars sustainably produces one of the largest percentages of estate-grown wine in Michigan’s Leelanau County wine region. But now it’s possible to see it all up-close.
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.
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...
MEDC | Lt. Governor Gilchrist Announces Over $6 Million to Four Projects Furthering the State’s Advanced Aerial Mobility (AAM) Leadership
Funding will support companies advancing the development and deployment of AAM technologies and infrastructure. LANSING, Mich. -- Last Wednesday, Lieutenant Governor Gilchrist announced that four projects will receive $6.25 million in total funding to scale critical AAM infrastructure and deploy pilots that will generate operational data to validate the commercial potential of key AAM use cases and help inform the state’s AAM policy. The funding will be provided through the AAM Activation Fund, a collaborative effort between the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT), the Office of Future Mobility and Electrification (OFME) and the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) which aims to increase coordination across State entities and create a centralized pipeline of projects that can accelerate AAM readiness and growth in the state.
Dunesville and Tamarack music festivals: Raring to fire up Lower Peninsula this weekend
The celebration of Michigan music will stretch from Morley to Interlochen starting Friday, with two cozy festivals that revel in the spirit of the Great Lakes State. The previews at Local Spins. SCROLL DOWN FOR FESTIVAL ESSENTIALS AND TICKET LINKS. One festival revels in the splendor of northern Michigan and...
Festival brings several thousand people to town of 300
A four-day summer celebration in Arcadia is expected to bring several thousand people to the town of about 300 people. Arcadia Daze goes from Thursday through Sunday and is hosted by the 52-member Arcadia Lions Club. Paula Rigling, Arcadia Lions Club Board member and publicity chair, said Arcadia Daze is...
Omena Mayoral Election a true horse race in 2024
The Omena Historical Society shares that the new Mayor of Omena has been elected in a horse race! OHS President Sally Viskochil announced that Lucky Dinero Bosco will serve as the newest Mayor of Omena. Topsy/Turvy Stephenson are co-Vice Mayors, Porsche McKee is Deputy Vice Mayor, and Emmie Tomlinson and Ruby Emmert fill in the top 5 positions..
NMCAA Preschool has an opening for an Assistant Teacher in
NMCAA Preschool has an opening for an Assistant Teacher in Mesick Qualifications start with a CDA, support provided to further education if needed. 36 hours per week, 40 weeks per year. $15.13 - $17.02 EOE. For details and to apply visit: www.nmcaa.net click on Employment then Career.
Some nonprofits have questions about United Way funding following merger
CADILLAC — When the local United Way in 2023 merged with the regional chapter in Traverse City, one of the biggest fears of people in this area was that donations collected in Wexford and Missaukee counties would be allocated to other parts of the state. Some local nonprofit groups...
Peninsula Township Elections 101: Everything You Need to Know
I am so pleased that Ann Swaney submitted the article to Old Mission Gazette on the voting process for the August and November elections. For the first time that I can remember, we have a full slate of candidates running for four open Trustee positions on the Town Board, in addition to two candidates for Supervisor.
Kalkaska man dead after crashing garbage truck into a tree
OTSEGO COUNTY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- A Kalkaska man died after he crashed a GFL garbage truck into a tree, according to Michigan State Police. State police said on Friday the truck was traveling westbound on Schuss Lane, near Conifer Trail, in Bagley Township when the crash occurred. "The truck ran...
Grand Traverse Area Children's Garden hosts sensory friendly awareness event
GRAND TRAVERSE COUNTY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- The Grand Traverse Area Children's Garden is hosting a one-of-a-kind free sensory friendly awareness event this Friday. This event is for families of children with neurological and physical diversities. GTA Children's Garden has partnered with The Accidentals and Traverse City Philharmonic for some musical...
Grand Traverse’s Turtle Creek RV Park To Open in Spring 2025
WILLIAMSBURG, MI – Grand Traverse Resort & Casinos has announced that the Turtle Creek RV Park is now underway, estimated to open for adult-oriented RV travelers to the Traverse City area in spring of 2025. Located on the Turtle Creek properties just north of Turtle Creek Market on M-72 East, the park will feature state-of-the-art facilities.
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