MSU President Visits TC; Talks Student Enrollment & Vaccinations, Athletics, Local Partnerships

By Beth Milligan

Michigan State University President Samuel Stanley is making his first trip to Traverse City since taking the helm at MSU in 2019. During his visit this weekend, ...

Cases Low, Vaccinations High -- But So Are Concerns For Local School, Health Officials

By Craig Manning

“Forgotten but not gone.” That might be the best phrase to describe the COVID-19 pandemic at the moment, at least in northern Michigan. On the one hand, ...

Sixth Street Closure Next Week

By Beth Milligan

Elmer’s Crane and Dozer will be closing Sixth Street between Division Street and Spruce Street for sewer bypass pumping for the Kids Creek Culvert Project next week. ...

Delta Variant Now In Grand Traverse County

The Grand Traverse County Health Department (GTCHD) reports that the Delta variant of COVID-19 has arrived locally. The GTCHD reports that the Michigan Department of Health and ...

(Desperately) Seeking Workers: Behind Traverse City's Employment Crisis

By Craig Manning

Though Michigan unemployment has been hovering near five percent for most of 2021, it simply must be dramatically higher in and around Traverse City, particularly for retail ...

TADL Institutes New Library Fine Procedures

When the Traverse Area District Library was closed by Governor Whitmer along with other non-essential businesses and venues, it offered a break for those with materials checked ...