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Haunted Michigan: A Look Into The Traverse City State Hospital
The Traverse City State Hospital, also known as the Northern Michigan Asylum, was a significant mental health facility in Michigan, operating from 1885 until its closure in 1989. Established to alleviate overcrowding in existing asylums, it became a model for psychiatric care during its time. 👇Haunted Michigan: A Look Into...
Is This Michigan’s Best Kept Secret Pizza Place?
It’s very obvious to point out that there is no shortage of great pizza places to choose from in Michigan. It’s hard to say what is the best pizza place when there are so many good locations, that it’s only fair that you pick your top 10.
Northern Michigan high school football scores, updates for Week 8
And we're down to just two. Two games to keep a football career or season alive. Two games to potentially wrap up the goal of a conference title. Two games to achieve any personal accomplishments. And it starts tonight. ...
Students looking into trades have another option in marine trades
CHARLEVOIX - The Irish Boat Shop in Charlevoix and the Great Lakes School of Boat Building are working together for a second year to give students an opportunity to build an interest in the marine trades. With much of Northern Michigan’s economy and lifestyle located on the water, the need for marine trades is high. “A lot of our crew has been around a while and we’ve got people that are retiring every day. So it’s important we get young folks in and that they get involved early so that they can learn from the people that are here and have few years of experience,” says Rick Fleming, Irish Boat Shop V.P. of operations. The purpose of the showcase was to show the students different opportunities in the marine trades including rigging, working on motors, compressions, and testing.
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.
Charlevoix secures league title in odd way; Boyne City, EJ roll to wins
CHARLEVOIX — The Charlevoix football team expected to put their best effort on the field for four quarters Friday night and come away with an unbeaten conference title. Well, only part of that was possible against Tawas at Kipke Field in Charlevoix. After a 38-0 halftime advantage, Tawas forfeited the rest of the game,...
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.
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.
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