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Election Results: Bergman/Coffia/Roth Win, TIF Proposals Pass, Spence Unseats Jewett & More Local Races

By Beth Milligan | Nov. 6, 2024

Former President Donald Trump appeared on a path to victory in the 2024 presidential election as of early Wednesday morning, clinching key states like Pennsylvania, Georgia, and North Carolina and showing strong leads in Michigan and Wisconsin. However, votes were still being counted in many states, with the Associated Press not yet formally declaring a winner as of press time at 3am.

In Michigan, Republican U.S. Rep. Jack Bergman was elected to a fifth term after defeating Democratic challenger Callie Barr of Traverse City. Barr was the first woman to be nominated by a major political party to represent the district in Congress. Bergman, however, fended off his opponent with 59 …

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City Program Tallies 1 Ton Of Post-Halloween Pumpkin Waste, Sets New Goal

Last week, the City of Traverse City launched the “Pumpkin Smashing Extravaganza,” a program with a goal …

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Kelly Dunham Resigns From BATA

BATA Executive Director Kelly Dunham is leaving the organization at the end of the year to take …

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More Than 3 Million Michigan Voters Cast Their Ballots Before Election Day

Election Day is finally here, and millions of Michiganders will be making their way to the polls …

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TC State Park to Close Next July Through 2026; Improvements to Include New Signalized Entrance, Pedestrian Bridge Removal, New HQ & Park Amenities

Approximately $8.5 million in “transformational” improvements are coming to the Keith J. Charters Traverse City State Park, …

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Today Wednesday, November 6, 2024

Country Singer Tyler Hubbard Announced for 2025 Cherry Fest

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Local Law Enforcement Leaders Brace For Election Day Tumult

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Traverse City Track Club, Munson Healthcare Announce ‘Expanded Partnership’

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New Details Emerge on Proposed Front Street Hotel

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What’s Driving The Growth At Cherry Capital Airport? Hint: It's Not Tourists.

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