Commissioners Vote to Make Marentette Permanent City Manager

By Beth Milligan | Dec. 2, 2025

Traverse City commissioners voted unanimously Monday to appoint Interim City Manager Benjamin Marentette – who’s held the city’s top staff position on a temporary basis … Read More >>

Civic Center to Host Holiday Tree Stroll Friday

By Beth Milligan | Dec. 2, 2025

Grand Traverse County Parks and Recreation will host its first ever Holiday Tree Stroll on Friday, December 5 from 3pm to 5pm at the … Read More >>

Wineries File New Complaint in Ongoing Old Mission Dispute

By Beth Milligan | Dec. 1, 2025

The Wineries of Old Mission Peninsula (WOMP), Bonobo Winery, and Bowers Harbor Vineyards have filed a new complaint in U.S. District Court claiming Peninsula Township … Read More >>

Join Us for Recess of Giving Wednesday at TC Phil!

Dec. 1, 2025

Join The Ticker for a special Recess of Giving at the Traverse City Philharmonic on Wednesday, December 3 - where attendees will enjoy delicious food … Read More >>

Distillery Ups and Downs of 2025

Dec. 1, 2025

Uncertainty looms for spirit makers in northern Michigan as they face rising costs, a waning drinking culture, and the side effects of the federal government … Read More >>

Housing Development Proposed for Church Site

By Beth Milligan | Dec. 1, 2025

A housing development with a mix of 18 townhomes and an 18-unit condo building is being proposed for the former Traverse Bay United Methodist Church … Read More >>

Stone House Bread Sells Majority Stake To World's Largest Bakery

By Art Bukowski | Nov. 30, 2025

A very popular baker of artisan, organic bread has sold a controlling interest to the world's largest baking company. Stone House Bread has long been … Read More >>

Still Going The Distance: North American Vasa Gets Set For 50th

By Kierstin Gunsberg | Nov. 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 … Read More >>

Dennos Museum Hopes Rebrand Will Better Engage Visitors, Unlock Critical Funding

By Art Bukowski | Nov. 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. … Read More >>

What's Traverse City Thankful For?

By Kierstin Gunsberg | Nov. 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 … Read More >>

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