Traverse City commissioners will tackle a busy agenda Monday that includes potential future affordable housing near Safe Harbor’s planned emergency homeless shelter on Wellington Street and new sidewalks for the shelter. Commissioners will also consider approving a proposed new Coast Guard monument for downtown Traverse City and issuing a resolution of support encouraging gender-neutral restrooms …
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Benzie County is two worlds in one place. One world is populated by well-off retirees or part-time summer residents who live on the lake and eat expensive meals at restaurants. The other world consists of workers who staff those restaurants and clean those homes, people who live in trailers or ramshackle houses or even the …
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The Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa & Chippewa Indians announced the distribution of $844,873 in gaming revenue allocation to local governments and school districts Friday. The 56 applicants received funding as part of the Tribe's two percent allocation, which takes place twice per year. More than 100 applications were submitted for funding this grant cycle. …
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The Homeless Youth Initiative - a committee of the Greater Grand Traverse Continuum of Care - has received a $1.3 million grant to develop programs addressing youth homelessness.
The Homeless Youth Initiative was selected by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to participate in the Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program. Over 130 communities applied …
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The Goodwill Inn is launching a 10 For 10 campaign in honor of the organization's tenth anniversary.
The campaign will run for 10 days starting today (Friday) through December 19, Goodwill Inn's tenth anniversary date. During the ten-day period, Goodwill Inn is asking community members to give $10, sign up to give 10 volunteer hours, …
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Safe Harbor of Grand Traverse will open its doors Saturday at Church of Christ at Traverse Bay United Methodist – the start of another winter season offering emergency shelter to individuals experiencing homelessness. But far from another routine season, this year is a pivotal one for Safe Harbor, which will call on its network of …
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Who’s likely to be appointed as Judge Phillip Rodgers’ replacement as 13th Circuit Court Judge? The Ticker has confirmed a few leading candidates.
Traverse City attorney Joseph Fisher, who’s been practicing law since 1974, echoes two names many have mentioned.
“The current scuttlebutt focuses on [Grand Traverse County Prosecuting Attorney] Bob Cooney and [Michigan State …
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Munson Healthcare has recognized Freedom Builders of America with its Community Health Hero award. The award was presented to Skip Brown, founder and executive director of the faith-based local non-profit organization, which focuses on home repair projects for the needy in communities across northwest Michigan. The organization works with volunteers to do nearly 150 projects …
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The Community Outreach Council, a group of Traverse City West Senior High School students selected for their leadership skills, has organized the Walk for Warmth, a walk-a-thon in support of Safe Harbor. The students surveyed, researched and chose an issue in the community that they determined most needed volunteer help. Safe Harbor offers emergency shelter …
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In celebration of Law Day USA, the Traverse Area Women Lawyers Association will host a screening of "Holes" at the State Theatre on Sat., May 7, at 10am. "Hole" honors the tradition of Law Day by telling the story of exploited youth forced to work long days digging holes in the desert. The film stars …
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