The Great Lakes Maritime Academy held its 50th annual Mariners Memorial Service, honoring mariners who have lost their lives on the Great Lakes.
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The Sleeping Bear Gateways Council, a nonprofit organization in Leelanau County, has raised $600,000 in donations and pledges to purchase property for affordable housing for local workers.
Antrim County voters have approved an $18 million bond proposal to build a new public safety center, which will replace the current 70-year-old jail.
Ten workers in Northern Michigan are receiving a $5,000 boost through the Make Your Home in Northwest Michigan initiative.
Protect the Peninsula supports wineries' call for clear land use standards and urges a public process, seeking relief from $50M damages in zoning dispute.
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Jim Tuller, the Traverse City Fire Department chief, has announced he will retire on April 24, 2026, after serving the city for 36 years and 46 total years in fire service.
The Cherry Capital Tax Share Initiative has proposed a change to Michigan state law that would allow Traverse City Tourism and local government to share the local room tax collected from hotels, motels, and short-term rentals.
A couple from Traverse City, who played a significant role in the Flint water crisis and provided support to Puerto Rican communities recovering from Hurricane Maria, are planning to help Jamaican communities devastated by Hurricane Melissa.
Surf Internet is set to bring greater broadband access to nearly 9,000 homes and businesses across Charlevoix, Petoskey, Boyne City, East Jordan, and Harbor Springs in Northern Michigan following an $11.4 million private investment.
Local innovation hub 20 Fathoms and economic development nonprofit Venture North have awarded $72,000 to 16 small businesses in Northern Michigan to help them expand and contribute to economic growth in the region.
Highlights including the Patriot Game
The Traverse City Commission has approved a new ethics ordinance to strengthen transparency and accountability in local government, applying to both city staff and elected officials.
The 14th annual Patriot Game between Traverse City Central and Traverse City West will take place on Friday night, with proceeds going to the Honor Flight Network, a national nonprofit organization that flies veterans to Washington, D.C. to visit memorials built to commemorate their service. Students from both schools are selling commemorative Patriot Game T-shirts and sweatshirts to support the cause, with sales taking place throughout the week at both high schools. Game tickets can be purchased online or at the gate on game day.
