Traverse City News and Events

County Commissioners Approve Bridge Letter, Cancer Resolution, Brownfield Plan, Road Bonds

By Beth Milligan | Oct. 16, 2025

Grand Traverse County commissioners Wednesday approved a letter urging continued state action to replace the demolished pedestrian bridge by the Keith J. Charters Traverse City State Park, a resolution honoring the late Holly T. Bird and breast cancer awareness, a brownfield plan for a Three Mile Road apartment complex, and bonds for a local street project.

State Park Pedestrian Bridge
Commissioners voted unanimously – with Brian McCallister, Rob Hentschel, and Fern Spence absent – to issue a letter to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) thanking the state for its “commitment to replacing the pedestrian skybridge at the Keith J. Charters Traverse City State Park with an ADA-compliant structure.” …

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M-72 Detour Planned for Monday and Tuesday (20th and 21st)

The Michigan Department of Transportation announced that to allow for completion of paving through the new roundabout …

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East Bay Township Approves Corridor Improvement Authority

East Bay Township trustees voted Monday to establish a corridor improvement authority (CIA) - a type of …

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Rotary Square Design Unveiled; Price Tag Estimated at $2.55M

Following an extensive public engagement process, a final design is being unveiled this week for Rotary Square …

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Traverse City Central Will Honor Its State-Title-Winning 1985 Football Team At This Friday’s Game

Traverse City Central High School will mark the 40-year anniversary of one of its three state championship …

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Today Thursday, October 16, 2025

City Eyes Next Steps for Complete Streets, Bijou/Carnegie Buildings

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East Bay Township Updates: Safe Routes to School/Three Mile Trail, Holiday Woodlands, CIA

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Garfield Township Approves Shell Redevelopment, New YouthWork Headquarters

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TCPD Opens New Substation on State Street

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New Korean BBQ Restaurant Opening in Warehouse District; More Restaurant, Retail News

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Garfield Township Man Arrested After Impregnating Teen Daughter

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Resolution For Hotel Tax Amendment Gets Support Of Four City Commission Candidates

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Green Lake Township Man Arrested for Child Sexual Abuse Material

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North Ed Foundation Announced as CherryT Ball Drop Beneficiary

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Inaugural Northern Michigan Dance Festival Launches Oct 10-12

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