Traverse City

The Elk Rapids Township Board unanimously voted to sell the 142-year-old Historic Township Hall, citing financial constraints and ending its lease with the Historic Elk Rapids Town Hall Association (HERTHA). While community members and HERTHA leaders voiced strong opposition, the board emphasized that the decision must follow fair market procedures.

As the minting process stops and the coins are phased out, businesses will be instructed to round their change up or down five cents to accommodate the anticipated discrepancy for cash payments.

Beginning this week, the city of Traverse City is conducting a Sanitary Sewer Evaluation Study (SSES) to identify areas of inflow and infiltration, or non-sewer water infiltrating the sewer system.

Local officials hope the project will go on to improve healthcare access in rural areas by moving the drone's travel radius to 20 miles and allow quicker transports of medical supplies and lab records.

Green Door Folk School in Traverse City creates diverse relationships through communal learning and getting back to basic skills.

The Traverse City-based shelter Safe Harbor of Grand Traverse will be receiving $400,000 in county funds to help extend its services from seasonal to year-round. Grand Traverse County commissioners said it is the first step towards addressing the region's homeless population.

An amicus brief argues that a 1977 treaty between the United States and Canada gives Michigan a say over the pipeline in the Straits of Mackinac.

As part of a waste diversion effort, more than 3 tons of pumpkin waste are being composted in Traverse City.

People of all ages and abilities are welcome at Open Spot Theatre in Traverse City. The group performs a play they create over a six-week rehearsal period.

First Lady Jill Biden and First Lady of Minnesota Gwen Walz were in Traverse City on Monday to motivate canvassers to get out the vote.