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Garfield charter Township
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'Buck 1-1, we have a possible mayday': How the Blair Township fighter jet crashed in real time
Audio from the F-16 crash in Grawn reveals details about what may have brought down the plane and just how quickly the pilot was forced to eject. And for context, we hear from another fighter pilot who survived a crash by pulling the ejection handle.
Public Safety
New electric research boat creates a (quiet) splash in Grand Traverse Bay
The vessel will be used by students and scientists at the Freshwater Research Innovation Center starting next spring, supported by a state grant that helps the maritime industry transition to clean energy.
Education
Traverse City to consider 'prowling' ordinance with jail potential of more than 90 days
Renewed interest in the ordinance comes as Traverse City Police recently stepped up enforcement at Hull Park following mounting safety complaints.
Government & Civic
Vikes seventh at Harbor Springs, beat Bobcats at Grayling Country Club
Grayling senior Sophie LaGattuta carded a 94 to finish sixth out of 67 golfers at the Harbor Springs Invitational Sept. 22 at Boyne Resorts. LaGattuta turned in pars on six of the 18 holes as she helped the Vikings to a seventh-place finish as a team with a 444. Elk Rapids won…
Local Sports
Glen Arbor Sun, Interlochen Public Radio, Leelanau Enterprise host Cherry Pie debates
Join the Glen Arbor Sun, Interlochen Public Radio, and the Leelanau Enterprise on Monday, Oct. 5, at 7 pm at the Glen Arbor Town Hall for the 2026 Cherry Pie Debates. This year, we'll hear from 103rd House District incumbent Rep. Betsy Coffia (D-Traverse City) and her challenger,…
Events
Patricia Ann ‘Pattie’ Walker
Patricia Ann “Pattie” Walker, 74, Roscommon, died Sept. 11, 2026, at her home. Arrangements were handled by Wagner and Walsh Funeral Directors, Roscommon. She was born March 7, 1952, in The Heights, the daughter of Paul and Patricia (Auldrich) Barber. She attended school in…
ObituariesIn and around Garfield charter Township
See & do
- A Better Sound
- Adventure Golf & Sports AGS
- Amc Cherry Blossom 14
- Aspen Hills Apartments
- Bay Meadows Family Golf Course
Eat, drink & stay
- 7 Brew Coffee1114 West South Airport Road
- Baymont Inn & Suites Traverse City
- Brewery Terra Firma
- Buffalo Wild Wings
- 7 Brew Coffee2537 U.S. 31
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