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Traverse City’s North American Vasa Festival of Races turns 50 this winter, with some 600 participants gearing up to hit...
11/29/2025

Traverse City’s North American Vasa Festival of Races turns 50 this winter, with some 600 participants gearing up to hit the trails in celebration on Valentine’s weekend. The Ticker caught up with Vasa’s President Emeritus Pete LaPlaca to look back at the event’s defining moments and find out what’s in store for its next 50 years.

Traverse City’s North American Vasa Festival of Races turns 50 this winter, with some 600 participants gearing up to hit the trails in celebration on Valentine’s weekend. The Ticker caught up with Vasa’s President Emeritus Pete LaPlaca to look back at the event’s defining moments and find ou...

One of the largest community college museums in the country hopes a rebrand will help it stay relevant and financially s...
11/28/2025

One of the largest community college museums in the country hopes a rebrand will help it stay relevant and financially sound well into the future. The Dennos Museum Center is in the middle of a comprehensive rebrand that will overhaul how the museum looks, feels, and connects with visitors.

One of the largest community college museums in the country hopes a rebrand will help it stay relevant and financially sound well into the future. The Dennos Museum Center, opened in 1991, sits on the campus of and is operated by Northwestern Michigan College. Despite this connection, it’s funded ...

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11/28/2025

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Organized lake effect snow will continue tonight through Friday afternoon delivering an additional 4 to 8 inches for most of the typical snow belts across northern Michigan. One organized band however will remain in place over parts of Kalkaska, Crawford, and Antrim counties tonight resulting in localized totals of 12-15+ inches. Please continue to remain safe for your holiday travels if you plan driving through these areas tonight.

With Thanksgiving upon us, we asked local leaders, “What are you thankful for this year?” From watching their communitie...
11/27/2025

With Thanksgiving upon us, we asked local leaders, “What are you thankful for this year?” From watching their communities step up for each other during tough times to spending the holidays with family, here’s what they had to say.

With Thanksgiving upon us, we asked local leaders, “What are you thankful for this year?” From watching their communities step up for each other during tough times to spending the holidays with family, here’s what they had to say: “After turnover this year, I’m deeply thankful for our team...

Two local municipalities – Grand Traverse County and Peninsula Township – each recently received the results of extensiv...
11/26/2025

Two local municipalities – Grand Traverse County and Peninsula Township – each recently received the results of extensive community surveys designed to gauge resident feedback on a range of topics. The surveys are particularly illuminating given that both jurisdictions had previous surveys in recent years with which to compare results. From how Grand Traverse County is faring with public trust to resident concerns about the economy and housing to frustrations on Old Mission over the winery lawsuit, The Ticker looks at key highlights from both surveys.

Two local municipalities – Grand Traverse County and Peninsula Township – each recently received the results of extensive community surveys designed to gauge resident feedback on a range of topics. The surveys are particularly illuminating given that both jurisdictions had previous surveys in re...

A 51-year-old man who is accused of attempting to kidnap a woman from the Traverse City Meijer gas station Sunday has be...
11/26/2025

A 51-year-old man who is accused of attempting to kidnap a woman from the Traverse City Meijer gas station Sunday has been identified as Scott Gensler of Interlochen. Gensler was arraigned today in 86th District Court on one felony count of kidnapping and given a $500,000 cash surety bond.

A 51-year-old man who is accused of attempting to kidnap a woman from the Traverse City Meijer gas station Sunday has been identified as Scott Gensler of Interlochen. Gensler was arraigned Tuesday in 86th District Court on one felony count of kidnapping and given a $500,000 cash surety bond. Authori...

Those who had already marked their calendars for the 2026 incarnation of the popular Elk Rapids Harbor Days should ready...
11/25/2025

Those who had already marked their calendars for the 2026 incarnation of the popular Elk Rapids Harbor Days should ready their erasers. The four-day festival will be bumped one week later than normal in 2026, Elk Rapids announced via its official village government page on Tuesday afternoon.

Those who had already marked their calendars for the 2026 incarnation of the popular Elk Rapids Harbor Days should ready their erasers. The four-day festival will be bumped one week later than normal in 2026, Elk Rapids announced via its official village government page on Tuesday afternoon. “Due ...

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11/25/2025

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🔔 Reminder: TCAPS has an early release day today, November 25.

Find start and dismissal times here: https://5il.co/3jfxa

View the academic calendar here: https://5il.co/3jfx6

For questions, contact your school directly.

Decisions are coming soon on several Garfield Township projects, including the planned expansion of the YMCA (with neigh...
11/25/2025

Decisions are coming soon on several Garfield Township projects, including the planned expansion of the YMCA (with neighbors lobbying for a safer crossing on Silver Lake Road), a proposed nightclub at the Cherryland Center, and a planned buildout of 171 acres owned by the Oleson Foundation on US-31.

Decisions are coming soon on several Garfield Township projects, including the planned expansion of the YMCA (with neighbors lobbying for a safer crossing on Silver Lake Road), a proposed nightclub at the Cherryland Center, and a planned buildout of 171 acres owned by the Oleson Foundation on US-31....

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11/24/2025

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If you're traveling for the Thanksgiving holiday this week, prepare now for the potential of heavy snow Wednesday night through Friday. Here's the latest from the NWS Ga***rd:

A mild Monday and rainy Tuesday give way to a colder, windier Wednesday with rain changing to snow and falling temperatures. Very poor travel conditions are possible in the snowbelts Wednesday night and Thursday, with falling, blowing and drifting snow. Even short trips to visit family and friends could be challenging. Adjust travel plans as necessary.

Kingsley has a state-title winning team and another in the hunt for championship glory after a fruitful weekend of high ...
11/24/2025

Kingsley has a state-title winning team and another in the hunt for championship glory after a fruitful weekend of high school sports.

Kingsley has a state-title winning team and another in the hunt for championship glory after a fruitful weekend of high school sports. Kingsley High School’s varsity volleyball team took down a pair of tough opponents over the weekend to clinch the Division 3 state championship title – the first...

Traverse City Downtown Development Authority board members took action on three key projects Friday – approving a final ...
11/24/2025

Traverse City Downtown Development Authority board members took action on three key projects Friday – approving a final design for a new farmers market pavilion, recommending approval to city commissioners to make State Street two way permanently, and approving detailed engineering work for Rotary Square.

Traverse City Downtown Development Authority (DDA) board members took action on three key projects Friday – approving a final design for a new farmers market pavilion, recommending approval to city commissioners to make State Street two way permanently, and approving detailed engineering work for ...

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