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Maxbauer is closing its downtown Traverse City store on Union Street and consolidating operations at its other location - The Butcher's Block on South Airport Road - according to an announcement today from owner Mark Wilson traverseticker.com/news/maxb…
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A Traverse City helicoper pilot was among five Marines killed in a helicopter crash Tuesday in California, the U.S. Marine Corps confirmed today. Capt. Miguel Nava, 28, was a CH-53E helicopter pilot and among the victims of the accident traverseticker.com/news/tc-p…
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Here we go! #Lions
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That's for you, Detroit 💙 #AllGrit
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12 Jan 2024
⚠️ BLIZZARD CONDITIONS expected across many areas along/east of I-75 this evening - tonight. Strong wind gusts of 35-50 mph will combine with high snowfall rates of 1-2” per hour to create near-zero visibility and produce significant drifting on roadways. #miwx
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State Police Urge Michiganders to Prepare for Major Winter Blast michigan.gov/mspnewsroom/new…
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11 Jan 2024
⚠️A HIGH IMPACT winter storm is expected Friday afternoon into Saturday across Michigan. The potential for significant blowing & drifting snow & near-zero visibilities at times may lead to hazardous travel conditions. ℹ️ Stay tuned to the latest forecast for important updates!
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BREAKING: Traverse City DDA CEO Jean Derenzy announced today she is leaving her position when her contract is up at the end of February. Derenzy sent written notification to board members with her required 60-day notice and also discussed her departure at today's DDA meeting.
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In her letter, Derenzy said that it was time for her to "embark on a new chapter" and focus on family. She said she was "committed to ensuring a smooth and effective transition” and helping until a new CEO can be hired. See tomorrow's Ticker for more details.
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BREAKING: Serra Automotive, headquartered in Fenton, is purchasing Bill Marsh Auto Group. The family-owned Bill Marsh has operated since 1982 and has locations in Traverse City, Gaylord, and Kalkaska. See tomorrow's Ticker for more details on the deal.
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BREAKING: The Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund Board voted today to approve a $2,352,200 grant application from the City of Traverse City to expand the Brown Bridge Quiet Area by 528 acres.
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Voters this fall approved ballot proposals to authorize a $746,245 city match for the property acquisition from the Brown Bridge Trust Fund. The funding recommendation now goes to Governor Whitmer and the legislature for approval.
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See tomorrow’s Ticker for more details on the coming park expansion.
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A 16-year-old Traverse City teenager who was reported missing Friday when she did not return home from school was found safe in Illinois. A 21-year-old man who was with her was arrested and is awaiting extradition traverseticker.com/news/miss…
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