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Amazing Northern Michigan Homes: Charlevoix County Farmhouse
For this week’s Northern Michigan Homes Whitney Amann and chief photojournalist Jeremy Erickson take us to Charlevoix County for a look at a beautiful farmhouse with plenty of room to roam and relax. When you walk through you can still see remnants of the original farmhouse, like the windows that look into the living room and the soapstone wood stove.... → Read More
Brewvine: New Ways to Celebrate the Holidays with Verterra Winery
In addition to the holidays, Verterra Winery has plenty to celebrate this December. The winery just received high marks from “Wine and Spirits magazine” for a few of their standout wines. You can treat the wine enthusiast on your Christmas list to a custom box set, or pick up a pre-made box to bring to your next holiday party. If... → Read More
Amazing Northern Michigan Homes: Leland River Side Home
Whitney Amann and chief photojournalist Jeremy Erickson take us to a cozy, river side home in Leland for a relaxing escape. Listing: 309 S Mains Street, Leland, MI 49654 Categories: Amazing N. Michigan Homes → Read More
Brewvine: Making 'Good Friends' at Soul Squeeze Cellars in Leelanau County
A big part of the holiday season is spending time with family and friends. And after a visit to Soul Squeeze Cellars in Leelanau County, you might end up with a few new “good friends.” Whitney Amann and chief photojournalist Jeremy Erickson explain in this week’s Brewvine. Categories: Brewvine → Read More
Brewvine: Grand Traverse Distillery's Winter Cocktails
If you need some relief from the cold weather while you’re window shopping in downtown Traverse City, Grand Traverse Distillery might have just the thing to help warm you up. For this week’s Brewvine, Whitney Amann and chief photojournalist Jeremy Erickson take us to their Front Street tasting room to see what’s on the winter cocktail menu. Categories: Brewvine → Read More
Tough Jobs: Spa Technician
It’s time for another Tough Job and this is another job you probably haven’t thought about. What better way to start your day, or end a busy week, than with a beautiful view in a hot tub but there are so not-relaxing parts that come with owning your own. That’s where Innovo Spa comes in. Their technicians are out seven... → Read More
Brewvine: Peninsula Cellars
It’s the culmination of a year of planning, pruning and praying that the weather cooperates. Whitney Amann and chief photojournalist Jeremy Erickson takes us to Peninsula Cellars on Old Mission Peninsula where winemakers are harvesting the fruits of their labor for this week’s Brewvine. Categories: Brewvine → Read More
Tough Jobs: Facility Technician at City Opera House
With performances and hundreds of other year round events like the Traverse City Film Festival and National Writers Series to conferences, weddings and family reunions — The City Opera house is an iconic part of Traverse City but maybe even more iconic than the building itself and history behind it, are the rows of perfectly lined chairs. It may sound... → Read More
Healthy Living: Protecting Kids from Asthma
Healthy Living: Protecting Kids from Asthma About 6.2 million children in the U.S. are living with asthma. This chronic disease can severely limit daily activities and impact quality of life. Now, scientists are uncovering clues that could protect kids against this condition. → Read More
Healthy Living: Regenerative Investing
Across the country, small businesses are drastically being affected by the COVID-19 economic crisis, and add to that, natural disasters. As many as 100,000 storefronts have been permanently shuttered. Today’s Healthy Living explains how one community has managed to rally through goodwill by investing in itself. → Read More
Healthy Living: Back to the Books
After a tumultuous spring semester that had many kids learning from home instead of the classroom, schools are beginning a new school year. Researchers at Brown University say the average student could begin the new school year having lost as much as a third of their reading gains and half of their math gains. Add up all the impact COVID-19... → Read More
Healthy Living: Do You Really Need Spine Surgery?
Those of us suffering from back problems will do about anything to be pain free, even surgery. But with a 25 percent success rate, the numbers are not encouraging. In healthy living, Whitney Amann explains how more often than not, our back pain is the result of the stressors going on around us. Categories: Healthy Living → Read More
Healthy Living: The Science Behind Sleeping Positions
Do you snore? Have you experienced periods where you stopped breathing or awake with dry mouth? It could mean that you aren’t sleeping well and it is leading to sleep apnea, but that can all go away if you change the way you lie. We explain in Healthy Living. → Read More
Traverse City's Table Health Helps You Work Off Your Paczki on Fat Tuesday
“Don’t do it every day but I say if these days are few and far between, enjoy it,” said health coach and personal trainer at Table Health Doug Petersen. Many of us indulged in a paczki for “Fat Tuesday” but what does it take to work off those hundreds of tasty calories? We talked to a physician, dietitian and personal... → Read More
Mental Health Issues Addressed for Grand Traverse County Jail
“We’ve had some unfortunate tragedies, we’ve had multiple suicide attempts, jail is an unpleasant environment,” said Captain Todd Ritter, jail administrator. Changes have come to the Grand Traverse County Jail after years of problems. The county formed an ad hoc committee last March, to address the need of care for inmates that came in with a mental health issue. That... → Read More
Government Shutdown Could Delay Your Tax Refund
If the government shutdown continues through the end of January, that tax refund you plan on could be late. Tax season is right around the corner and it’s almost time to start filing your taxes but filing early this year might not do you any good. “During the shutdown, the IRS will only be funded for about 12.5% of their... → Read More
Suttons Bay Celebrates Bay Community Theatre Grand Opening
The doors will stay open and the lights will continue to shine bright at the beloved Suttons Bay movie theater. It’s been several weeks since the announcement that the owners of the Bay Theatre in Suttons Bay planned to close the doors at the end of 2018. But the community decided they weren’t going to let that happen. When the... → Read More
Lawmakers Approve $10M in State Funding to Create Northern Michigan Sports Commission
Up to $10 million in state funding is now going to promote sports, recreation and tourism across our region. Creating a Northern Michigan Sports Commission was part of a supplemental budget bill approved by state lawmakers. It will create a Northern Michigan Regional Tourism and Sports Fund, which will focus on improving or developing athletic and recreational facilities, along with... → Read More
Kalkaska County Doctor Appointed to Governor's Task Force on Child Abuse and Neglect
A Northern Michigan doctor was just appointed to the Governor’s Task Force on Child Abuse and Neglect. Doctor Cynthia Smith is a physician at Kalkaska Memorial Health Center, a consultant with the Traverse Bay Child Advocacy Center, among many other positions. Smith has spent her entire career dedicated to being a voice for children and families who are struggling. She... → Read More
Pugsley Correctional Facility Will Soon Transform, Cutting Edge Startup Company
The property that used to house inmates will soon be home to a cutting edge technology startup company. The Pugsley Correctional Facility shut down in September of 2016. Many jobs were lost but it won’t be long before jobs come back. The facility used to provide 230 jobs and house around 1,300 inmates, but for the last two years it’s... → Read More