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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...
Electric Aircraft Initiative at West Michigan Regional Airport Gets Financial Boost From Lansing
LANSING, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, July 18, 2024) – Developing the future at West Michigan Regional Airport and other aviation facilities across the state is behind a series of grants announced in Lansing on Wednesday. Sharing in $6.25 million in Advanced Aerial Mobility Activation Funds is BETA Technologies, who will get...
Beyond Skin Deep: Studio 23 highlights the artistry of tattoos
Walking along the streets of Traverse City while on vacation a few years ago, Megan Koch was prompted to stop at a tattoo shop. She was intrigued by the display of tattoo art hanging on the walls. Her interest sparked the idea for a first-of-its-kind exhibit at Studio 23 in...
UpNorthLive viewers, staff give the gift of life during blood drive
LEELANAU COUNTY, Mich. (WPBN/WGTU) -- The blood bus with Versiti Blood Center of Michigan was parked at the UpNorthLive Studios Wednesday. UpNorthLive viewers and staff showed up for their community, donating 24 pints of blood. Each pint of blood can save up to three lives. The blood donated Wednesday will...
ER Lions honor local students
The Elk Rapids Lions Club recently honored three local students as its 2024 Scholarship winners with a special dinner for the honorees and their families. Shown at the event are (from left) Lions Club representative Dave Lein, with winners Paige Fosdick, Camden Moore and Alyssa Colvin. Paige is a 2024 graduate of Elk Rapids High School, while Camden and Alyssa are 2024 graduates of Kalkaska High School. To find out more about the annual scholarships or club, please contact Dave Lein at 231-620-5707 or Shirley Hill via shirley@yahoo.com.
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...
William S. Bolinger
LELAND – William S. Bolinger, 86, of Leland, passed away Monday, July 15, 2024 at the Northport Highlands with his family at his side. William was born in Sullivan, Indiana, the son of Howard and Sarah (Crowder) Bolinger. William was married to Carolyn (Blackmore) Bolinger for 67 years, who survives.
Detroit Symphony Orchestra LIVE from Interlochen: July 20, 2024
This weekend, the Detroit Symphony Orchestra returns to Interlochen Center for the Arts for its annual residency. On Saturday at 7:30 p.m. ET, the DSO will take the stage of Kresge Auditorium. Jader Bignamini will lead the orchestra in the Symphony no. 3 "Eroica" by Ludwig van Beethoven and "Don Juan" by Richard Strauss.
Traverse City Pit Spitters Edge Kenosha Kingfish 1-0
The Traverse City Pit Spitters narrowly defeated the Kenosha Kingfish 1-0 on Wednesday night. The game’s only run was driven in by Daniel Jackson in the eighth inning. Jayden Dentler secured the win with eight scoreless innings, and Mason Hill earned the save. Riley Peterson took the loss for...
Myrna Matthew
Myrna went to be with her Lord July 13, 2024. She was living in Bellaire MI at the Meadowbrook Medical Facility. Myrna was born July 17, 1935 in Cincinnati OH to Lydia and Carl Thie. Myrna attended Western Hills High School where she participated in sports and other various activities!...
Beetles battle invasive plants
Showy purple loosestrife is bearing its color, which makes this the perfect time for the two largest lake associations in the county to attack the pest.The Lake Leelanau Lake Association is pinning part of its control approach to a beetle that’s a picky eater while the Glen Lake Association is resorting to hand-to-hand combat.“We’ve been at war with purple loosestrife along with yellow iris,”…
Explore with Eric: Ellen’s Corners
Today I wrap up my time adventuring around Wexford county by paying a visit to a staple of the Mesick community, Ellen’s Corners. A second generation local business, this general store has become the meeting place for the local community. Now, it doesn’t hurt that you can find a...
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