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Bear Lake Elementary Teacher's Hot Streak Predicting Snow Day Intact
A teacher in Manistee County is on a hot streak when it comes to predicting snow days near the 100th day of school. Ann Edmondson is a first grade teacher at Bear Lake Elementary and for the past 15 years, every time she prepares to send out an invitation about their 100 day in school celebration, a snow day seems... → Read More
Little Traverse Conservancy Plans to Expand Land Conservation Efforts in 2023
The Little Traverse Conservancy celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2022, and they show no signs of stopping. The land conservancy started in 1972. They say the founding members came with a vision for protecting the landscape in a way that protected land for people instead of land from people. Last year, they added 1,359 acres of permanent land conservation and... → Read More
Grand Traverse County Recognized as One of Michigan's Best Healthy Worksites
Grand Traverse County is excited to be a highly-ranked county for health and wellness. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services recognized the county as one of the best Michigan healthy worksites. They credit the award to a written health and wellness program approved in 2018. The program is dedicated to improving Grand Traverse County workers’ health and wellness.... → Read More
Central Michigan University Celebrates Martin Luther King Jr. Day With Peace March
Monday is Martin Luther King Day, and celebrations are underway across Northern Michigan as people remember one of the most prominent leaders from the Civil Rights Movement. At Central Michigan University, one of the many events students participated in was a Peace March. The Peace March is an annual celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Students and organizers walked... → Read More
Mount Pleasant Family's Donation of 35 Classic Cars Sold at Auction
UPDATE 1/10/23 5:20 p.m. The 35 classic cars donated to Northwood University by an Isabella County businessman have been auctioned off and are bringing in $2.3 million to the university. The cars were a unique donation by Mike and Diane Morey for the school to use however they wanted. They were auctioned off in Florida last Friday. The most expensive... → Read More
Grand Traverse Bay YMCA Hosts First Blood Drive of the Year
January is National Blood Donor Month. It’s the perfect time to give back to save others. The Grand Traverse Bay YMCA teamed up with Versiti Blood Center on Monday for a blood drive. That blood will help everyone from newborn infants to cancer patients, who need 25% of blood donations. This is the first blood drive the YMCA has hosted... → Read More
Cherryland Cares Makes Giving Easy for Co-Op Members
For just nickels and dimes, you can give back to the community through Cherryland Cares. Cherryland Electric’s charitable fund recently gave $16,000 in grants to 5 local nonprofits: TCAPS, Area Agency On Aging 2022, BACN, Grand Traverse Industries and Tart Trails. The funds for these grants came from members who chose to round up on their bills. “they’re choosing to... → Read More
Grand Traverse County Investigates Multiple Catalytic Converter Thefts Over Past Month
The Grand Traverse County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the theft of multiple catalytic converter thefts at business properties in the Chums Corner area. 911 Restoration says they “had three vehicles where the catalytic converter was cut off of each of the vehicles.” They tell us they found out “when we started the vehicles, we just said what that was going... → Read More
Otsego Toys for Tots gets a Jumpstart on Donation Collections
The holiday may be over but Otsego Toys for Tots is already busy shopping for gifts for next Christmas. They are taking advantage of the clearance deals at stores like Meijer and Walmart. They spent their New Year picking up popular toys, like nerf guns and Barbie dolls, at stores. They tell us they got some of them for less... → Read More
Gaylord Tornado Recovery Continues Into the New Year
The city of Gaylord continues to recover after the tornado hit back in May 2022. A new year means new projects for the disaster recovery team in Gaylord. They continue the work they started back in may after the tornado hit. They hope to finish up repairs on damaged homes, and start other projects in the spring. Erin Mann, the... → Read More
Sights and Sounds: Hiking Along Aspen Park Trails in Gaylord
Even when it’s cold out, Northern Michigan still has a ton of outdoor activities to offer. For today’s Sights and Sounds, photojournalist Tyler Brintnell takes us to a hike along Aspen Park Trails in Gaylord. Categories: Sights & Sounds of Northern Michigan → Read More
Traverse City Salvation Army Holds Postponed Christmas Meal
The Traverse City Salvation Army’s annual Christmas meal had to be postponed this year because of the weather. Even though Christmas is over, the community still came out for the belated holiday meal on Wednesday. People were able to take the meals home or enjoy them at the community center. “It’s more than just a meal. It’s an opportunity to... → Read More
Benzie County Claims Advanced Weather Notice Prepared First Responders for Holiday Storm
Benzie County was extra prepared for the storm that blew over the holiday weekend thanks to an advanced weather notice. The Benzie County Emergency Management took the advanced notice form the National Weather Service and informed first responders the details of the storm. That allowed first responders extra prep time for the storm. They say there was one key point... → Read More
Weather, Christmas Weekend Create Perfect Storm for Grocery Stores
With all the snow headed our way and it being Christmas weekend, stores have been flooded with shoppers. People bracing for the weather and the holidays have packed the stores over the past couple of days. The Honor Family Market in Benzie County says even smaller stores like theirs are feeling the impact. “Because of this impending storm a lot... → Read More
Family in Glen Arbor Spreads Holiday Cheer With Unique Christmas Display
If you’ve been down M-22 in Glen Arbor over Glen Lake then you’ve probably noticed a unique Christmas display in the water. It’s called the Glen Lake Christmas Tree Boat and it’s been a tradition for neighbors and the Siepker family for the past eight years. The Siepker’s take a live 12 foot Christmas tree, they decorate it with lights... → Read More
Sights and Sounds: A Walk Through the Nature Sanctuary
In today’s Sights and Sounds of Northern Michigan, photojournalist Tyler Brintnell takes you on a walk in the Howard and Mary Dunn Edwards Nature Sanctuary in Traverse City. Categories: Sights & Sounds of Northern Michigan → Read More
Local Man Spending Christmas in Ukraine Bringing Supplies, Gifts to Families
It’s been just under 10 months since Russian forces invaded Ukraine, and it is now the first holiday season since the war began. One local man is spending his Christmas in Ukraine bringing supplies to families and gifts to children. Boyd Byelich started the group called One Box for Ukraine in the summer and has made numerous trips to the... → Read More
Inaccurate FCC Broadband Map Could Result in Michigan Losing Millions in Federal Funding
Many Northern Michiganders know about the rarity that is high-speed internet in rural areas. And the Northern Michigan Chamber Alliance says the latest FCC Broadband Map could lead to those rural areas missing out on internet. The federal government is giving out $42 billion for states to expand access to broadband. The state must demonstrate a need for broadband expansion.... → Read More
Avalon Gives Back to Employees With Over $3.6 Million in Bonuses
A Northern Michigan business is giving back to it’s employees with over $3.6 million in bonuses. Avalon, based in Alma, builds luxury pontoon boats, and they want to make sure their employees and the community have a merry Christmas. Photojournalist Tyler Brintnell gives a look at what the bonuses mean to them. → Read More
Lakeshore Advocacy Center Receives Play Scale Models of Manistee, Mecosta Court House
The Lakeshore Advocacy Center is the recipient of a special donation this year. The advocacy center works with law enforcement, child protective services and other state organizations to make sure there is a coordinated response to child abuse in the community. And in an effort to help make children feel comfortable before being in court, they received play scale models... → Read More