News across Greater Traverse City

House candidate Edwin Dean says marijuana from 2021 arrest was his cousin’s. Records raise questions
Michigan House candidate Edwin Dean was arrested in Pennsylvania in 2021 after troopers found marijuana, marijuana wax and a grow tent in his vehicle. He later pleaded guilty to drug-related charges.

Fighter jet crash in Grawn prompts emergency evacuation
Residents heard ‘several explosions’ and saw smoke billowing as a military plane crashed near the intersection of County Road 633 and Jeffrey Place. The pilot self-ejected and was taken to Munson Medical Center.

Glen Arbor Players present “The Savannah Sipping Society”
The Glen Arbor Player will perform "The Savannah Sipping Society" as their last play of the 2026 season. Don Kuehlhorn directs the play that he describes as a laugh-a-minute comedy that follows four unique Southern women who, seeking to escape the monotony of their daily lives,…

Grand Traverse County voters to decide on trails, conservation districts and transportation this November
A new millage to support county trails will be on the ballot. Plus, the conservation district and Bay Area Transit Authority are up for a millage renewal.
Abandoned Vehicle Auction
Abandoned Vehicle Auction - Sale at 9:30 am on September 28th at 5103 US HWY 131, South Boardman, MI 49680. Sale of vehicles: 2010 Volkswagon Tiguam VIN: WVGBV7AX2BW50545 2, 1997 Ford Mustang VIN: 1FAFP4049WF12376 1, 2013 Chevrolet Equinox VIN: 2GNALPEK0D633016 0. Ad Category:…

“I found the will to do it.” Matt Darling swims across Manitou Passage in 4 hours, 21 minutes
After years of checking weather forecasts and waiting for the perfect window to safely swim across the Manitou Passage, Matthew Darling found the gap in the clouds he had been waiting for on Sept. 3. "Like that Temptations song. 'The third of September, a day I'll always…

Traverse City Police to hold event to reduce stigma around homelessness
Traverse City’s Resilience Night brings the community together with music, food and stories from unhoused neighbors to reduce stigma around homelessness.

KALKASKA TOWNSHIPS AND KALKASKA VILLAGE OFFICIALS CONTACT INFORMATION
Kalkaska Townships and Kalkaska Village Officials Contact Information

Rugg Pond Public Presentation
Rugg Pond Public Presentation Announcement

*April 2025 Update* Benzie County Broadband Expansion - Internet for All
Benzie County is partnership with internet service providers is expanding broadband throughout Benzie! Benzie County Board of Commissioners have committed $1.5 million of American Rescue Plan Act funding to connect the unserved and underserved in our community. This funding, in…

*Project Awarded* Request for Proposals - Parole/Probation Administrative Office Expansion Project
Benzie County is inviting qualified architectural firms and their teams (herein referred to as Architect or Firm) to submit a bid for consideration to provide architecture, design, project management services for the purpose of designing an effective space for Parole and…

Headlee Reset - We Need You!
We need you for the Benzie County Tax Limitation Advisory Committee! On April 9, 2024, the Board of Commissioners finalized the creation of the Tax Advisory Committee. Please visit the Committee page for member details and additional information. The Benzie County Board of…