City Readies Ethics Ordinance

By Beth Milligan

Traverse City commissioners could soon approve language for a new ethics ordinance that would help guide behavior for staff and elected and appointed officials. Voters will be …

Parks, Streets on City Agenda

By Beth Milligan

Traverse City commissioners will vote tonight (Monday) to approve a list of park projects that will receive funding if voters approve a ballot proposal in November to …

Animals Take the Spotlight in Northern Express

Animals take the spotlight in this week's Northern Express, sister publication of The Ticker - including a feature story on two organizations using equine therapy to help …

Barney Road Construction, Closure Starts Monday

By Beth Milligan

The Grand Traverse County Road Commission will start construction work on Barney Road Monday (September 15) - a project that will require a road closure that is …

NMC Partners With Grand Valley, Notre Dame For Groundbreaking New Marine Technology Program

By Craig Manning

Northwestern Michigan College (NMC) and its Great Lakes Water Studies Institute (GLWSI) are entering into a new alliance with Grand Valley State University (GVSU) and the University …

Beating The Curve: A Look at Traverse City’s Grade-A Summer 2025 Tourism Season

By Craig Manning

There were multiple barriers in the way of Traverse City having its normally robust summer tourism season this year. It didn’t matter. As the dust settles on …