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Grand Traverse County commissioners vote down proposals on opioid settlement funds
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- In a marathon meeting Wednesday, Grand Traverse County commissioners tackled three proposals on how to spend the county's opioid settlement funds. Two proposals were made by county's opioid task force. One was to provide $164,000 to enhance the 86th District Court's drug treatment program, while...
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...
Update On State Budget at Grand Traverse County Commissioner Meeting
GRAND TRAVERSE COUNTY - An update on the State Budget at Today’s Grand Traverse County Commission Meeting. The 103rd District State Representative Betsy Coffia presented commissioners with plans on the State’s 82.5 billion dollar budget for the 2025 fiscal year. That funding was passed on June 27th in Lansing. Representative Coffia’s main focuses were on the State’s Housing Crisis, Voter Participation and Medicaid Services. She says, “Proud to say that all four of those bills have passed the House with strong bipartisan support. One or two of them even got unanimous support, which I was very happy about. Finally, my office constituent work by the numbers to date since I started in January 2023, my team and I have tried to say really engage the district. I’ve taken over a thousand meetings with constituents and stakeholders. We’ve helped over 68,000 constituents with casework, everything from there dealing with a state agency.” The budget goes into effect October 1st .
Blue Angels Test Mobile Arresting Gear
JULY 18, 2024 — The U.S. Navy Blue Angels conducted their inaugural test and certification of the Mobile Aircraft Arresting System (MAAS) at Camp Grayling Army Airfield on June 26, 2024 in preparation for their performance at the National Cherry Festival Air Show in Traverse City, which took place on June 29-30, 2024. The MAAS was specifically brought to Camp Grayling to support the Blue Angels for this event.
DDA Preps TIF Plan for August Vote, Considers Adding Deck Back In
Ahead of a planned August vote on Moving Downtown Forward – the new tax increment financing (TIF) plan proposed to replace TIF 97 – Traverse City Downtown Development Authority (DDA) board members will discuss final plan details today, including whether to add back in a proposed third downtown parking deck. Moving Downtown Forward is one of several items on the meeting agenda, which also includes a recommendation to end a planned downtown retail incubator, increase funding for a new Hannah Park overlook, and approve a visioning contract for Rotary Square.
Kalkaska Area Transit offers free rides for Rural Transit Day
KALKASKA COUNTY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- Tuesday is Rural Transit Day and many transportation authorities offered free rides to area residents. Kalkaska Area Transit was just one of many that was offering free rides Tuesday across the county. Kalkaska has been a part of rural transit day since 1984 and the...
Traverse City’s Olympic Connection
The road to the Paris Olympics this year runs through Traverse City. Or so it seems. Fans of the Equestrian Olympics Competition will witness several horses and riders who honed their athletic abilities at the Traverse City Horse Shows (TCHS). “We were a small piece of their story,” said Lindsay...
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.
Elk Rapids residents voice concerns over harbor renovation plans, seek clarity
ANTRIM COUNTY, Mich., (WPBn/WGTU) -- A community project is causing controversy in Antrim County. While nothing is set in stone regarding work to the Elk Rapids Harbor, the village council is urging people to get their facts straight. It's a project that is still years down the line, but what...
Manton to host Hometown Heroes veterans event in August
MANTON — The Manton community will soon be showing their appreciation for those who served our country. Next month, several community organizations in Manton will be hosting their first ever Hometown Heroes Day at Manton Rotary Park. Organizers say it’s a great chance for vets to share comradery, show their military pride and have a chance to visit the Manton Veterans Memorial Museum. They do have one special request for those who attend: “We encourage people to wear something from their unit. Like a hat or a patch or something, so you can be distinguished by what unit you were in,” said Manton Chamber of Commerce Vice President Shelly Emery.
Library of Congress Honors Libraries in Maryland and Michigan for Outstanding Service to Readers with Disabilities
The Maryland State Library for the Blind and Print Disabled in Baltimore received the 2024 Regional Library of the Year Award, while the Larry Gorton Talking Book Library at the Traverse Area District Library in Traverse City, Michigan, received the Sub-regional Library/Advisory and Outreach Center of the Year Award. Both...
Best Internet Providers in Traverse City, Michigan
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