Sights and Sounds: Hamlin Lake at Ludington State Park
For today’s Sights and Sounds of Northern Michigan, photojournalist Jacob Johnson takes us to Hamlin Lake at Ludington State Park. Categories: Sights & Sounds of Northern Michigan
Author: Jacob Johnson
Inside The Kitchen at Red Ginger in Traverse City
“An overall wow factor is what I look for,” said head chef at Red Ginger in Traverse City, Steven Brocknan. He has been serving up that wow factor at Red Ginger in every dish that hits the wok. “Well the heat alone is quite a lot, it goes up to about 600 degrees which lets you get a nice sear…
City of Manistee to See $41,000 Decrease In General Fund Due to Headlee Rollback
The City of Manistee’s property tax values have grown significantly this past year. “In most northern Michigan communities, the real estate market has been very hot for the last 12-15 months ever since the pandemic hit,” said Edward Bradford, Chief Financial Officer for the City of Manistee. “We had an increase in taxable value this year overall of just over…
Manistee Blessings in a Backpack Group Looking for Donations for Final School Year Distribution
A Manistee group is looking for the community’s help to finish off the school year right for kids in need. Manistee Blessings in a Backpack is part of a national organization that packs food for kids in need on the weekends. This year, the group served 104 K-8 students across all the schools in Manistee. For their final backpack distribution,…
Thanking Law Enforcement and Remembering The Fallen During National Police Week
This week is National Police Week, a time to thank our law enforcement and remember the fallen. Being a member of law enforcement is a dangerous job where no day is routine. During this week on May 15 is Peace Officers Memorial Day, a day to thank those who protect our communities and remember those who have paid the ultimate…
Mesick Mushroom Fest To Go On This Year
With the morels popping out of the ground, it’s that time of year again for the Mesick Mushroom Fest. After taking a year off due to the pandemic, organizers are looking forward to seeing kids and kids at heart coming out and having a bit of safe fun. Rides, food and fun in-between, the festival has something for everyone. Gilbert…
Local Grocery Stores Team Up With Special Olympics To Raise Money For Athletes
Local grocery stores have launched a fundraiser to help a special cause. Special Olympics and Spartan-Nash stores have teamed up once again to give people an opportunity to make a difference and help provide year-round sports training and competition for children and adults with intellectual disabilities. From now until May 16, shoppers can choose to make a donation to Special…
Mason Co Resource Center Provides Shelter, Protection, Advocacy to Victims of Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault
A local victim’s resource center is helping survivors of violent crimes who may be impacted by the new Michigan Jail’s Task Force Legislation passed last year. Communities Overcoming Violent Encounters (COVE) is a non-profit organization that provides resources for victims of sexual assault or domestic abuse; those include shelter, counselling, financial support, and other resources. The non-profit says since the justice reform package was passed,…
Sexual Assault Survivor Hopes to Bring Awareness After Attacker Gets Five Years Probation Due to New Michigan Law
‘This is the exact definition of a miscarriage of justice’
A sexual assault survivor is hoping to bring awareness after her attacker was sentenced to no jail time due to the recent Michigan Jails Task Force 2020 Legislative Package. The law reduces misdemeanor crimes from spending time behind bars to probation in order to reduce the jail capacity. “I think that when this bill was passed, they didn’t really think about…
Local Car Detailers See An Increase in Business During Pandemic As Eating Habits Change
Local car detailers are seeing an increase in business during the pandemic due to people spending more time in their vehicles. “It gets messy fast,” says Luke Turowski, who lives in Traverse City. From takeout bags, napkins to wrappers, vehicles during the pandemic have seen their share of trash. “I have two kids, one goes to school right now and…
