Traverse City Is Thankful For Its Own

By Luke Haase

Henry David Thoreau once said, “I am grateful for what I am and have. My thanksgiving is perpetual.” On this holiday, The Ticker decided to reach out ...

CherryT Ball Drop Goes Virtual

By Beth Milligan

The CherryT Ball Drop - Traverse City’s New Year’s Eve celebration typically held downtown - will move to a virtual event this year due to the pandemic. ...

Local Health Department Issues Its Own Advisory

Noting that: "Locally, we have experienced an eight-fold increase in cases over the past 2 months. Our hospital systems are reporting they are reaching critical capacity limits ...

Amidst Moves And Empty Storefronts, Observers Say Demand Still Strong In Downtown Traverse City

By Craig Manning

Empty storefronts and shuttered restaurants don’t tend to be a frequent sight in Downtown Traverse City, but they’ve become increasingly commonplace in 2020 as the pandemic has ...

Do Not Disturb: Proposed Hotel Properties Sit Silent

By Craig Manning

Numerous vacant Traverse City properties previously earmarked for new hotel developments remain empty as 2020 enters its final weeks – and while some of those developments still ...

Pam Forton Resigns From TCAPS Board

By Beth Milligan

Pam Forton has resigned from the Traverse City Area Public Schools (TCAPS) school board effective immediately, according to a district release Monday night. Forton served as secretary ...