“Wow pretty nice pretty nice I saw pretty big lakes, we got a pretty good impression.” A first impression for many while in Michigan, occasionally complimented with a glass of Riesling or bowl of tart cherries. But behind these sips and swallows is a tireless set of hands working for a tireless reason. “1990 is when I come through here…
Renewable is on the rise in Michigan and a growing number of cities and schools are jumping on board. Traverse City wants to see all city owned resources run off of 100 percent renewable energy by 2020. A little further west, Glen Lake Community Schools want to go green too. “It’s the right thing to do, but it’s also an…
You’ll find loads of classic Americana on display inside this roughly 80 year old building, which has, by the way, been everything from a dive bar to a dance hall over the years. It’s now the unlikely home of a farm-to-table restaurant. Much of what you’ll find on the menu at Torch Riviera has that nostalgic feel, with some added…
Benzie Area Christian Neighbors wrapped up their tenth annual Chase the Chill Food Drive last week. They say they beat their record and collected 269 banana boxes full of food which is about 10,000 pounds of food. They had volunteers at local stores, as well as businesses and schools all working together for this food drive. With such a cold…
It’s been an eyesore since 2013 but now the City of Cadillac will clear out the ruble left behind after a factory burnt down on Wright Street. Once the Mitchell Bentley Property is cleared out, the city plans to re-develop the area and put it to use. The city says the western side of the property will turn into an…
While schools are off, day cares are not. Huntey’s Clubhouse in Mecosta County says they’ve never closed down due to weather. They say it’s been a busy winter for them this year. The daycare takes in children from six weeks to 13 years old. On an average day, they say they take care of about 50 kids, but on a…
“There really isn’t any figuring out you, just got to do it,” said Roger Cole, the Morley Stanwood Community Schools’ Superintendent. The superintendent, like many, is working out how to make up all the days missed because of the weather, knowing there’s more to come. “I’m going to get a fog day. I’m going to get an ice day in…
Businesses across northern Michigan that rely on the snow say this is exactly what they need. There are few sights more welcome than this for northern Michigan ski resorts including Caberfae in Wexford County. “The snow is awesome, it’s been great. We didn’t get a lot of natural snow early in the year and now it just keeps on coming…
Customization is the name of the game at Traverse City’s Fieldstone Market and rest assured, they don’t lose quality in the name of timeliness! Up North hospitality and a fresh, never frozen mentality keep this mainstay way ahead of the game. You’ll not only find an amazing gourmet prepared foods section, but more than 10,000 grocery items and a selection…
The state doled out nearly $1.5 million to make sure Michigan workers are ahead of the curve. More than $20,000 will go to a Cadillac business. It’s part of a grant from Michigan’s Going Pro Talent Fund. Cadillac Fabrication was part of the Going Pro program for the first time. It’s aimed at upskilling and training current or new employees….
