Democrats Sweep Congress; More Election Results

By Beth Milligan

Democrats took control of Congress – winning both the House and Senate – in what the Associated Press called a “stunning rejection of President Trump’s power” in …

Children’s Advocacy Center CEO Resigns

By Craig Manning

Lander Bachert, CEO of the Traverse Bay Children’s Advocacy Center (TBCAC), announced her departure from the organization on Tuesday. Bachert, who has been with TBCAC since March …

Thirsty Fish Sports Grille to Close November 29

By Beth Milligan

Thirsty Fish Sports Grille will close its doors on November 29 at 221 East State Street, ending a six-year run for owners Christina and Rick Thompson. The …

TC Eyes 2027 Planning Goals

By Beth Milligan

Traverse City planning commissioners will review 2026 and start setting priorities for 2027 at their 6pm meeting tomorrow (Wednesday) at the Governmental Center. One long-running goal – …

As Local Leaders Eye Housing Solutions, Garfield Township Resists Goodwill Inn Expansion

By Beth Milligan

A committee of local leaders is working to put a new Housing and Homelessness Task Force plan into action. The new Oversight and Alignment team aims to …

Reaching the Boiling Point

International Affairs Forum event discusses Russia/Ukraine War

In this week’s Northern Express — sister publication of The Ticker — Traverse City's International Affairs Forum previews their Nov. 12 event with historian and author Stephen …