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A Tale Of Two Northern Michigan Institutions: Cherry Bowl, Lucky Jack’s Change Hands

By Craig Manning | Oct. 15, 2024

Between them, the Cherry Bowl Drive-In Theatre in Honor and the Lucky Jack’s Family Entertainment Center in Traverse City have more than 134 years of operation under their belts. After changing hands last month, though, these two longtime northern Michigan entertainment staples are headed in opposite directions. One will remain in its current form, with a new owner adamant about preserving tradition. The other has closed its doors for good, with the property set to become the latest expansion for a growing car dealership empire.

Due to the relative rarity of drive-in movie theaters, the Cherry Bowl made headlines statewide in February when it hit the market for an asking ...

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Weapons Detection System To Be Tested at Thirlby

TCAPS and local law enforcment will test a new weapon detection system at Thirlby Field in the ...

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Home Sales Volume Hits 13-Year Low, But Prices Stay High

The number of homes sold in Grand Traverse County in September continued to slide since hitting a ...

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Barr, Bergman Vie For Michigan's Largest Congressional District

Another election, another challenger for U.S. Rep. Jack Bergman. Will this one garner the votes to pull ...

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The Ballot Box, Part 2: The Evolution Of Traverse City's Mayoral Elections

Welcome back to “The Ballot Box,” our series about election histories in Traverse City. Last week, we looked ...

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Today Tuesday, October 15, 2024

7:00 PM

Sweetwater Evening Garden Club Oct. Speaker & Meeting

Guest speaker JoAnn Snyder from The Herb Shop will give a presentation on the many uses of the ... More Info >>

Veterans Drive On Track For Monday Completion

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Project Feed The Kids To Receive CherryT Ball Drop Proceeds

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From Construction Rises A Garden To Benefit Church, Food Banks

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Registration Open for Traverse Connect's Annual Economic Summit

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'I Want To Be The Voice:' Generations Ahead and Our Region's Teen Parents

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Lineworkers From Local Utilities Head South To Assist With Hurricane Relief

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Coffia, Trombley And The High-Stakes Race for the 103rd House District

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NMC Breaks Ground On Aviation Hangar Project

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Michigan Passenger Rail Project Finds Its Lead Consultant

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What's Next For The Grand Traverse Mall?

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Whooping Cough On The Rise in GT County

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City Commission Won't Take Up TIF Extension Until After Election

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Community Foundation Awards More Than $300,000 to 18 organizations

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