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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.
A love for Leelanau in all seasons
Leland resident Sue Trumbull finds a way to stay active and involved in the community in all seasons, only seemingly slowing down to take in the beauty — whether by picture or through other interests — that is Leelanau County.A full-time resident for over a decade now, Trumbull said she and her husband, Tom, are blessed to live in a supportive and caring community during their retirement years…
$11.9M grant awarded
New Community Vision (NCV), a Northport-based nonprofit, and the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians (GTB) are much closer to purchasing and restoring the former Timber Shores RV resort campground.The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced July 18 its recommendation of an $11.9 million grant to go towards preservation projects in the Leelanau and Grand…
Empire Lions Club auction set for August 11
Not much happening right now folks, the Empire Lions Club Anchor Day Chicken Dinner was the normal huge success although it was moved from the Townhall to Johnson Park. Some people were confused and some people didn’t know where Johnson Park was, which is hard to believe nonetheless the lions sold a lot of chicken and dinners and there were are a lot of very happy people eating enjoying the…
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...
State Police Bust "Ring of Thieves"
Michigan State Police troopers busted what the department described as a "ring of thieves" and recovered multiple stolen items from locations across Grand Traverse County. Troopers received a complaint Thursday of a motorcycle stolen from a Blair Township home. "Through aggressive investigative efforts, community social media posts, and a string of anonymous tips," troopers were able to identify two suspects in just a few hours, according to MSP. The suspects included a 40-year-old Green Lake Township man and another 38-year-old man. The 40-year-old was interviewed at his home, but the stolen motorcycle wasn't found.
Ability Garden helps fill summer therapy gap for local kids
Tucked behind Traverse City’s main library branch, on the banks of Boardman Lake, sits the Grand Traverse Area Children’s Garden. Every Sunday, members of a program called the Ability Garden meet up at the garden’s gazebo. It’s a gardening program designed for children and teenagers with various neurological and physical disabilities. When school is out for the summer, it can be harder for kids and their families to find services like physical and occupational therapy that they usually get in their classrooms.
Slash Cancels Four S.E.R.P.E.N.T. Festival Blues Tour Dates
Guns N' Roses guitarist Slash has been forced to cancel four shows of his S.E.R.P.E.N.T. Festival Blues Tour due to "unforeseen circumstances", and they advise fans that refunds will be available at their points of purchase. The shows canceled include July 22nd in Cincinnati, OH - PNC Pavilion at Riverbend,...
$1.2M Defense Department Grant to Fund PFAS-Destruction Technology
The Record-Eagle, Traverse City, Mich. Jul. 23—TRAVERSE CITY — A new technology for combatting PFAS contamination is getting $1.2 million from the U.S. Department of Defense to help transition the system from the laboratory to field implementation. Enspired Solutions, a Lansing-based company owned by a woman, announced the...
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...
Salvation Army gets ready to ring bells for Christmas in July Red Kettle fundraiser
TRAVERSE CITY — The Traverse City Salvation Army is gearing up for its Christmas in July Red Kettle Campaign. You’ll be hearing those bells ringing Friday and Saturday later this week across the area. Because need knows no season, the Salvation Army is hoping to raise $10,000 to meet the needs of those struggling. The Salvation Army says donations slow down during the summer, but with children out of school and people coming to the area for seasonal work, the need for donations is still great. “This is the time of year where we really struggle. It’s the lowest ebb of donations through the year, and there is still a need for food. There’s still a need for meals and clothes and clothing vouchers and the financial assistance and childcare, which is a huge piece of what we do,” said Greg Irwin, Salvation Army envoy.
Slash concert in Interlochen canceled due to 'unforeseen circumstances'
INTERLOCHEN, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- An Interlochen concert featuring Slash, who is most well-known as the lead guitarist for the band Guns N' Roses, has been cancelled. The concert was scheduled to be held at the Interlochen Center for the Arts on July 24. "Due to unforeseen circumstances, Slash is canceling...
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