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Disaster Declarations Offer Hope To Cherry Farmers In Michigan
When I visited Traverse City as a kid, we visited the National Cherry Festival and I vividly remember standing in the longest line possible...to spit a cherry pit as far as I possible. To the shock of no one, it was the most pathetic Pit Spit known to man, but it solidified with the connection of cherries and Michigan in my head.
Petoskey completes the BNC job, earns outright conference title
PETOSKEY — Well before the 2024 season began, the Petoskey football team set a goal to complete a Big North Conference title together. Leading up to Friday, they had done nothing but knock off each step to that major goal. And on Friday, perfection was achieved. ...
Save on Nordic ski equipment before the season starts
TRAVERSE CITY - Winter will be here before you know it and if you are into cross country skiing. It’s time to get your equipment ready, but that can get pricey. This snow may not be here now, but in a few months, it will be. So you better be ready to go with your equipment for when that first storm hits. “Folks are wanting to change equipment all the time. This is a great opportunity to offload that equipment. It’s a little bit challenging to go online and buy equipment sight unseen. This is a place where you have experts… that can help you size it up. So, it’s a great place to sell equipment,” says Eric Jean, Board Member Vasa Ski Club. Ski equipment can add up to be thousands of dollars but this event hosted by Brick Wheels and the Vasa Ski Club is aimed to get people into the sport without the high price.
Downtown Sutton's Bay stays open late for annual Artisan and Wine Walk
SUTTONS BAY - Tonight is the Suttons Bay Artisan And Wine Walk, 25 businesses downtown are staying open until 8 p.m. the businesses will feature local artisans, distilleries, wineries and food. The event is free but you are encouraged to give a donation where all the proceeds will go to Suttons Bay Chamber Of Commerce. If you walk from the north or south end of downtown you will be given a walking guide and if you reach more than half the businesses you will be entered in to win a $250 shopping free. The event will also feature live music...
Traverse City announces N. Union Street bridge lane and sidewalk closures
TRAVERSE CITY – Motorists, bicyclists and pedestrians are advised that Traverse City will be closing the outside lanes and sidewalks intermittently on Tuesday, Oct. 22, to facilitate a bridge inspection. Two-way traffic will be maintained and at least one sidewalk on the bridge maintained for pedestrian access. City staff will be onsite to facilitate these closures. The work is anticipated to be completed by the end of the day. Work is weather dependent, and modifications may be necessary. If possible, please use alternate routes avoiding this area to reduce congestion, delay and promote worker safety.
Bay Area Transportation Authority received $800,000 grant for solar panel
TRAVERSE CITY - The Bay Area Transportation Authority or BATA, has been given an $800,000 solar grant from the Michigan Public Service Commission. The grant will be used to put 650 solar panels on the roof of the BATA headquarters. The goal is for the solar panels to offset the cost of the electricity in the building which could save BATA $63,000 a year in utilities. BATA is focused on limiting their environmental impact on the planet and the solar panel project will play a big part in that. “Having a project like this to have solar electricity, that also translates into our EV vans that we’re piloting just creates a full circle in that connection because you’re powering the EV vans with your solar power from the roof of your headquarters. It’s just a great way to be environmentally friendly and provide an essential service,” says Eric Linguar, Director of Communications and Development. The next steps are for BATA to purchase and install the solar panels by Spring 2025.
New Fireplace Lounge near famous Tunnel of Trees has a cozy vibe, delightful design
HARBOR SPRINGS, MI - Each fall, locals and vacationers alike make a beeline for Michigan‘s famous Tunnel of Trees. This winding 22-mile corridor between Harbor Springs and the quaint Cross Village is beautiful in any season with its tree-lined sections and high, sweeping views of Lake Michigan. In the...
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