Is There Light At The End Of The Tunnel For The Old Mission Wineries Lawsuit?

By Craig Manning

A federal judge handed Peninsula Township a minor victory last week in its years-long legal fight with the Wineries of Old Mission Peninsula (WOMP), denying an injunction …

After The Flood: YMCA Leaders Talk Remediation Process, Reopening Plans

By Craig Manning

Lucky: That’s (surprisingly) how Grand Traverse Bay YMCA President/CEO Andy Page is feeling in the wake of massive flooding at his organization’s South YMCA location off South …

Northern Michigan’s Most Iconic Eats, 2026 Edition

Six must-try dishes Up North

By Craig Manning

This week’s Northern Express — sister publication of The Ticker — is the Spring Restaurant Guide, home to the annual Iconic Eats section, which profiles legendary dishes …

The Uphill Battle Of Building A Wellness Hub In Traverse City

By Craig Manning

According to a 2025 report from the Global Wellness Institute, the global wellness economy is worth a whopping $6.8 trillion – more than major industries like sports, …

Major Downtown Properties Available, If The Price Is Right

By Ross Boissoneau

Several high-profile downtown buildings are now for sale or lease, from the former Union Street Station to the old Front Row Center building, the Wurzburg building, the …

Inaugural Great Lakes Child Safety Conference To Be Held Next Week

By Art Bukowski

Child safety is about awareness. But it’s also about action. That’s the message New York City-based attorney and nationally recognized abuse victim advocate James Marsh plans to …