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Augusta Iwasaki Impresses in the $30,000 Traverse City National Grand Prix
Traverse City, Michigan, USA – July 13, 2024 – The sun shone brightly on the Turtle Creek Casino & Hotel International Ring on Saturday afternoon during the second week of the Great Lakes Equestrian Festival (GLEF), presented by B&D Builders. The featured class of the day was the $30,000 Traverse City National Grand Prix, won by Augusta Iwasaki (USA) and Bullseye 111 Z.
Grand Traverse County church to host blood drive
GRAND TRAVERSE COUNTY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- The Archangel Gabriel Orthodox Church is partnering with the Versiti Blood Center of Michigan to host a blood drive next week. The church, which is located on 7111 US 31 North in Williamsburg, will host a blood drive on Thursday, July 25, from 2 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
5 Things To Do Around Traverse City With Kids
Heading up north for a mini weekend vacation? Here are 5 can’t miss attractions around the Traverse City area to do with kids. Make sure to make your reservation at Crystal Mountain Resort for even more fun!. Book your stay at the stunning Crystal Mountain Resort for a great...
Molly Ashe Cawley & Berdien Blossom to Victory in the $120,000 B&D Builders Grand Prix CSI 3*
Traverse City, Michigan, USA – July 14, 2024 – Molly Ashe Cawley (USA) and longtime partner, Berdien, added another international victory to their long list of accomplishments together during the second week of the Great Lakes Equestrian Festival (GLEF), presented by B&D Builders, at Traverse City Horse Shows. The U.S. rider and 13-year old Zangersheide mare owned by Louisburg Farm led the way in a victory gallop after the $120,000 B&D Builders Grand Prix CIS 3* took center stage at Flintfields Horse Park on Sunday.
Workshop Planned for Parents on Social Media Safety
Several agencies are partnering to host a free workshop for parents on social media and how to stay safe online on Thursday, July 25 at Gilbert Lodge in Long Lake Township. The Coalition to Combat Human Trafficking, Michigan State Police Computer Crimes Unit, and Grand Traverse and other surrounding counties will be hosting the presentation, which will be given by MSP's Sgt. Travis Kirschner. According to the program description, social media can play a huge role in teens and drug use, exposing them to offers from dealers to buy drugs through various social sites.
eFulfillment Service in Traverse City says they’re prepared for Prime Day
TRAVERSE CITY — If you’re a big Amazon shopper, you probably have July 16 and 17 marked on your calendar for Amazon Prime Day. Prime Day is an annual sales event for Prime members on Amazon with lots of deals, and a big uptick in business. eFullfillment Service is an online order shipping company in Traverse City, and they have clients many clients who sell through Amazon. Efulfillment said those seller and Amazon shoppers hoping their package will not be delayed have nothing to worry about. “The biggest way we prepare is to make sure we’re staffed so appropriately so we can get those orders out the door and to be prepared. No one is coming, be organized and be staffed at a level that we can get the customers their orders at a timely fashion,” said Merry Hawley, eFulfillment human resources.
Obituary: Helen Mason
Helen Spierling Mason, born on Jan. 15, 1938, in Traverse City, Mich., to Wilda and Dutch Spierling, passed away peacefully at the age of 86 on May 26, 2024, in Leavenworth, Wash., of natural causes. In 1965, Helen married Roy Mason, a partnership that lasted until his passing on Nov....
Turn Up the Volume
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Organizations partner to help wheelchair-bound dog find a forever home
TRAVERSE CITY — It’s been 34 years since the Americans with Disabilities Act was passed. “Historically, people have been put away when they had a disability. So it’s important to get people out and honor their individuality and their contributions to our community,” said Demarie Jones of the Disability Network. Disability Network Northern Michigan works to empower those with disabilities to success, and Disability Pride Month in July helps shed light on the continued efforts since then. This year, a furry friend in a wheelchair named Quinn is helping raise awareness in the Traverse City area.
US Equestrian Announces U25 Individuals Representing U.S. Dressage at 2024 FEI North American Youth Championships
Lexington, KY. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce the individual combinations who will represent the U.S. at the 2024 Discover Dressage FEI North American Youth Dressage Championships (NAYC) presented by USDF in the U25 Dressage division. Competition will begin on July 30, 2024, and continue through August 4, 2024, at Flintfields Horse Park in Traverse City, Mich. The U25 division for the 2024 NAYC was amended to run as a CDIU25 based on insufficient entries from other North American countries required to maintain the Championship status. The participating U.S. combinations will be supported by George Williams, the USEF Dressage High Performance Pathway Development Advisor and Youth Coach.
Pit Spitters ace Jayden Dentler selected for 2024 All-Star Game
TRAVERSE CITY – The Northwoods League announced the rosters for the 2024 Northwoods League All-Star Game, with one Pit Spitter represented in the starting rotation - starting pitcher Jayden Dentler of Grand Valley State University. Dentler has pitched to a 1.07 ERA through six starts. He has struck out 21 batters over 33.2 innings pitched. This is Dentler’s first all-star game selection in his two-year career with the Pit Spitters. In his spring season, he spent time with Kellogg Community College, Northwood University and Western Michigan. During his spring seasons he has a 3.86 ERA through 42 career starts. He struck out 165 batters in 217 innings.
People of the Dune
The headline read, “Protesters Jailed for Trespass, Obstruction of Justice.” The story read:. City-on-the-Bay, Michigan. MYTHON, one of the world’s largest natural resource mining corporations, has announced that it has acquired lease rights and permits to the Voyager Point Sand Dune, and that it will start mining the sand for its industrial processes in two weeks. The Natural Resources Commission approved the permit last week in an emergency session over the cries of busloads of protesters. Environmental groups threatened to file suits to protect the mound and the dune. They claim it is unique to the world with rare vegetation, contours, and is valuable for recreation and scientific study. Groups calling themselves People of the Dune and the Mound People Coalition have set up an encampment of tents near the base of Voyager Point Dune.
Pit Spitters come back to beat the Kokomo Jackrabbits
TRAVERSE CITY - The Traverse City Pit Spitters came back to beat the Kokomo Jackrabbits 5-4 on Monday night at Turtle Creek Stadium. The Pit Spitters were down 4-0 heading into the 6th inning before scoring 4 to tie things up. Vahn Lackey scored the game winning run for the Pit Spitters in the 8th inning to get the win. Traverse City now sits first in the Great Lakes East Division in the second half of the season.
Fairy Tale Home Could be Yours on Beautiful Torch Lake
This Norther Michigan house for sale certainly is unusual. And, if you have ever dreamed of having your forever fairy tale home, this has to be the one. Maybe you have thought of one day living your childhood dreams, this could be the magical journey you have always wanted. It's...
Safety presentation on human trafficking in rural communities
GRAND TRAVERSE COUNTY, Mich. (WPBN/WGTU) -- Human trafficking is a concern impacting communities of all sizes and an upcoming event will be spreading a safety message to parents in Grand Traverse County. The Coalition to Combat Human Trafficking and the Michigan State Police Computer Crimes Unit will be hosting the...
Wes Dean, Ryan Halstead claim title at Curley Memorial Canoe Race
OSCODA – With the big race looming, the team that many have circled as their favorite to win it showed why they’ll be tough to beat. Wes Dean of Traverse City and Ryan Halstead of Grayling finished strong at the Curley Memorial Canoe Race in the AuSable River on Saturday, giving them a first place finish on a time of 2 hours, 30 minutes and 10 seconds.
Election 2024: Candidate Q & A – Fred Swaffer
Election season is upon us! I’ve sent out a list of questions to all the candidates running for office in Peninsula Township, and I’ll be publishing them here on the Gazette in the order they’re received. Candidates include:. Supervisor: Kelly J. Clark, Maura Sanders. Clerk: Rebecca W....
Prepare to paddle
You may have seen the headline that two men perished on a canoe trip earlier this year in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area (BWCA). Although many people associate the BWCA with walleye and lake trout fishing on remote lakes, there’s more to it than that. Rivers, elevation changes, exposed rock and waterfalls are all part of the wilderness appeal. Four men in two canoes were fishing above Curtain Falls – a Class V whitewater feature – when one of the boats drifted past the point of no return and capsized. One man was swept over the falls. The two men in the other tandem canoe attempted a rescue of the third man still above the falls and also capsized. In all, two men died and the survivors suffered a broken hip and broken leg, respectively. Asked what they could have done differently, one of the survivors – who had been wilderness tripping for 17 years – told the Minneapolis Star-Tribune that none of the four were wearing life jackets and that may have made a difference.
Veterans Drive Reconstruction Starts July 22; More City Projects on Deck
The City of Traverse City will kick off a major reconstruction project on Veterans Drive on July 22, which will close the road to through traffic until October. The Ticker has the latest on that and other project work, including the Grandview Parkway reconstruction, upcoming maintenance projects on Lot C and the TART Trail, and pipe replacement work in city neighborhoods.
Boyne Thunder Poker Run roars through Northern Michigan waters
CHARLEVOIX — Powerboats raced through Northern Michigan waters on Saturday, July 13 during the annual Boyne Thunder Poker Run. The unique boating event features high-performance boats cutting through the waters of Lake Charlevoix and Lake Michigan on a 150-mile journey that starts in Boyne City and travels through Charlevoix, Elk Rapids, Northport, Bay Harbor and Harbor Springs.
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