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Sonic boom expected Monday, 180th FW says
TOLEDO, Ohio — Residents in northwest Ohio and southeast Michigan could hear a loud noise - a sonic boom - Monday afternoon while airmen conduct a functional flight check, the 180th Fighter Wing said. In a press release and social media post, the 180th, which is based out of...
Road resurfacing projects starting in 3 Southeast Michigan counties this week
(CBS DETROIT) - The Michigan Department of Transportation will begin road projects across five counties this week, including three in Southeast Michigan, officials said. These projects are part of the Rebuilding Michigan plan, a five-year, $3.5 billion investment to fix Michigan's highways and bridges, and the Building Michigan Together Plan. "Across Michigan, we are moving dirt and fixing the damn roads to drive economic activity, help Michiganders go to work, drop their kids off at school, and run errands safely," said Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. "Through the end of this construction season, we will have fixed, repaired, or replaced nearly 23,000 lane miles...
MDOT Is Still Using A Model T Vehicle But Why?
The Michigan Department of Transportation has an array of vehicles in their fleet to take care of the roads but why are they still using a Model T?. In case you grew up in the age of "The Fast and The Furious," you may not know what a Model T is. The car in the photo above is definitely not a Model T.
GM receives $500 million federal grant to convert Michigan plant
(The Center Square) – The Lansing Grand River Assembly Plant of General Motors has been awarded a $500 million grant toward preparation to become a producer of electric vehicles. It comes from the U.S. Department of Energy, led by Secretary Jennifer Granholm – former governor of the Great Lakes...
Salvation Army 'Christmas in July' event starts Friday
NORTHERN MICHIGAN (WPBN/WGTU) -- The Salvation Army in Traverse City is preparing for its 'Christmas in July' Red Kettle campaign. It's happening on July 19th & 20th throughout the Traverse City area. The campaign is designed to meet the increasing needs of people in northern Michigan. The Salvation Army says...
A Brief History of FishPass
After many years of planning (and a few more years of legal wrangling), a state-of-the-art scientific facility has broken ground in Traverse City. But what exactly is FishPass? What will it do and why is it here? What will it mean for the river and the general public? This week's Northern Express, sister publication of The Ticker, looks at all those questions and more. As writer Art Bukowski notes, one thing’s for certain: Those involved could not be more excited that the enterprise has moved from concept to construction.
First City Drainage District Eyed for Eighth Street Area
Traverse City commissioners will vote tonight (Monday) to pursue creating the city’s first drainage district, a major step toward addressing stormwater runoff in the city. While several locations were considered, staff are recommending establishing the first drain in the Eighth Street area, which has experienced high flows during rain events and quality issues where polluted water runs off into East Grand Traverse Bay – the source of the city’s drinking water.
Marta Turnbull: Motel Bear Lake
Marta Turnbull (35) was raised in Traverse City and graduated from Traverse City West High School in 2006. She then attended Davenport University in Grand Rapids and InHolland University in Amsterdam; she graduated from both in 2009, with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in marketing, advertising, and promotions and a Bachelor of Science degree in economics and international business, respectively.
Grand parade held in Gaylord on final day of 2024 Alpenfest
GAYLORD, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- Saturday was the last day of Alpenfest in Gaylord. The community filled the streets to start the day with the Alpenfest Grand Parade. After the parade, the Petoskey Steel Drum Band performed a blend of Caribbean and contemporary tunes. And that wasn't the end of Alpenfest's...
Gregory’s Stuart Kenewell honored as DNR Hunter Education Instructor of the Year
On June 27, 2024, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced that Stuart Kenewell, of Gregory, is the Michigan Department of Natural Resources 2023 Hunter Education Instructor of the Year. This honor was bestowed at the June meeting of the Michigan Natural Resources Commission in Lansing. Kenewell, who was...
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