City Readies Ethics Ordinance
By Beth Milligan | Sept. 16, 2025
Traverse City commissioners could soon approve language for a new ethics ordinance that would help guide behavior for staff and elected and appointed officials. Voters will be asked to approve a ballot resolution on November 4 that would amend the city charter to include the new ordinance.
Commissioners discussed the idea of an ordinance back in February – a concept that was raised after former City Manager Liz Vogel initially failed to disclose a friendship with the head of a technology firm she recommended for a city contract. Though Vogel didn’t stand to gain anything financially from the deal – and Grand Traverse County Prosecutor Noelle Moeggenberg reviewed the case …
Read More >>Parks, Streets on City Agenda
Traverse City commissioners will vote tonight (Monday) to approve a list of park projects that will receive …
Read More >>Animals Take the Spotlight in Northern Express
Animals take the spotlight in this week's Northern Express, sister publication of The Ticker - including …
Read More >>
Barney Road Construction, Closure Starts Monday
The Grand Traverse County Road Commission will start construction work on Barney Road Monday (September 15) - …
Read More >>NMC Partners With Grand Valley, Notre Dame For Groundbreaking New Marine Technology Program
Northwestern Michigan College (NMC) and its Great Lakes Water Studies Institute (GLWSI) are entering into a new …
Read More >>Today Tuesday, September 16, 2025
11:00 AM
A Style All Our Own: Canadian Woodland Artists
Runs through Sept. 28, 2025. In the early 1960s, young Indigenous artists from the Great Lakes region created … More Info >>11:00 AM
A Toast to the Art of Margaret White
An opening will be held on Fri., Aug. 29 from 6-8pm. White's exhibit of paintings & constructural works … More Info >>11:00 AM
Contemporary Japanese Ceramics from the Horvitz Collection
An array of works by contemporary Japanese ceramic artists, a sampler of the great diversity of styles, forms, … More Info >>11:00 AM
Forest Dwellers
This exhibit runs through Sept. 20 & features the work of two Michigan artists: sculptor Cara O'Brien & … More Info >>11:00 AM
Highways & Byways
CTAC, TC invited Michigan artists to submit work for Highways and Byways, a juried exhibition exploring the roads … More Info >>11:00 AM
Textiles in Context
An exhibition featuring the work of four visual artists—Shanna Robinson, Nancy McRay, Barbara Bushey & Sarah Bearup-Neal—who explore … More Info >>11:00 AM
Traverse Area Camera Club: 2025 Award Winners
Runs Sept. 9 - Oct. 11 with an opening reception on Fri., Sept. 12 from 5-7pm. See web … More Info >>2:00 PM
Tech Tuesday: E-Books, E-Audiobooks & More
Each library will present on the specific digital collections they offer. Tech Tuesdays are free hour-long technology presentations … More Info >>3:30 PM
TC Phil Civic Orchestra Auditions
Audition for fall semester. The Civic Orchestra Program provides a community string orchestra experience to non-professional string players … More Info >>4:00 PM
Terrific Tuesdays
Join 5Loaves2FishNMI for a community meal every Tues. More Info >>6:00 PM
Traverse City Mural Festival Artist Panel
Join the Traverse City Arts Commission for an artist panel featuring six innovative artists whose work transforms public … More Info >>7:00 PM
Sweetwater Evening Garden Club
Tom Jessmore from Wild Juniper Nursery will give a presentation on pruning. More Info >>Beating The Curve: A Look at Traverse City’s Grade-A Summer 2025 Tourism Season
Read More >>Two Killed in Mayfield Township Crash
Read More >>TCAPS Updates: Sabin Expansion, Strategic Plan, Lunch Funding
Read More >>$250,000 On the Line at Upcoming Pitch Competitions
Read More >>
East Bay Trustees Review TIF District, Approve Housing Tax Exemption
Read More >>Food Trucks, Preschool, US-31 Development on Garfield Agenda
Read More >>Modern Bird Named One of America's Best Restaurants
Read More >>Cherry Capital Airport Nominated For USA Today 10Best Award
Read More >>Cedar Run, LaFranier Roads Targeted for Safety Improvements
Read More >>Your 2025 Fall Race Calendar
Read More >>
