Traverse City Central Sophomore Track & Field Star Wins Two State Championship Titles

By Craig Manning

Lorelai Zielinski, a sophomore at Traverse City Central High School, is the best thrower in the state of Michigan. At Saturday’s Division 1 track and field state …

City Tackles Aging Sewer System With $42M Bond Proposal and Infrastructure Repairs

By Beth Milligan

Traverse City commissioners will vote tonight (Monday) to issue up to $42 million in bonds to upgrade the city’s wastewater treatment plant. Other sewer and water projects …

Join Us for Summer Recess Wednesday at TC Golf Performance Center!

Kick off summer with The Ticker at a special Recess at Traverse City Golf Performance Center on Wednesday, June 4 - where attendees will have a chance …

Pride Month Celebrations in Northern Michigan

As June rolls around, northern Michigan communities come alive with vibrant celebrations for Pride Month. This year, the LGBTQ+ community and allies can look forward to a …

Smart Commute Week Kicks Off Monday

By Beth Milligan

The 31st annual Smart Commute Week - which promotes "alternative transportation by working with local partners to support healthy, active, and sustainable commuting year-round" - is taking …

For Traverse City's Graduating Class Of 2025, The Sky Is (Literally) The Limit

By Craig Manning

Two future Navy fighter pilots, a New York-bound singer-songwriter, and an already-seasoned world traveler with a goal of becoming a global political changemaker. These are a few …