News across Greater Traverse City
Schackman memoir captures musical life with Nina Simone
There is nothing like playing music with an accomplished and brilliant professional guitar player like Al Schackman, writes Sun editor Norm Wheeler. For the past 10 years I have been lucky enough to sit in with him, Chris Skellenger, and Patrick Niemisto every summer at Cherry…
Glen Lake Garden Club celebrates 50 years
In the mid-70s, a small group of friends decided to do something the beautify their little town of Glen Arbor, and in 1976 officially formed the Glen Lake Garden Club. Fifty years on, the Glen Lake Garden Club is still at it, though its membership and perspective have broadened.…
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…
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,…
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…
A housing success story in the heart of Leelanau County
As Joshua Deters, owner of the VI Grill in Suttons Bay and Fiddleheads in Lake Leelanau, considered the ongoing housing challenge facing his employees, he received a phone call that surprised him. The new owners of a nearby business in Lake Leelanau, Mitten Self Storage, were…
After nearly 60 years, the Benzie landmark C&M Rock Shop closes
A horseshoe driveway, friendly faces, and shelves and display cases containing an almost endless variety of rocks and fossils—that was the C&M Rock Shop that closed on September 17 after more than a half-century of business.
UPDATE: Traverse City Police to 'hammer' down on drinking, smoking, and sleeping in Hull Park
Following recent incidents, including an alleged assault, Traverse City police say they are stepping up enforcement at Hull Park, targeting drinking, smoking and sleeping.
Stags stay unbeaten in 65-20 league victory over Vikings
Kingsley had too much firepower for Grayling Friday night, handing the Vikings a 65-20 Northern Shores Conference varsity football defeat. “We faced a very tough, disciplined and well-coached Kingsley team Friday night,” Grayling coach Michael Kososky said. “Kingsley runs a…
Kingsley’s first-half lead too much for JV Vikings
Grayling struggled to find their rhythm in the first half at Kingsley Sept. 17, dropping a junior varsity football game, 34-6. “Kingsley controlled the game early, putting the Vikings in a difficult position heading into halftime,” coach Chris Kucharek said. The Bucks trailed…
UnCaged unleashed again in Northport
The sound of music will once again fill the air throughout Northport on Sept. 26, just as it has every fourth Saturday since 2013. That first Leelanau UnCaged was such a success that every year since, with the exception of the pandemic years, it has been a way for throngs of…