Traverse City Ticker

10/20/2025

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This is going to be a tough one.

After a lot of thought, my brother and I have decided to close our Cochlin location. This Sunday the 26th will be our last day of service.

It’s a bittersweet feeling as this space has held many great memories, lessons, and moments that shaped who we are and what we cook.

From the early mornings to the long nights, this little kitchen gave us room to grow, to take risks, and to share food that came straight from the heart. We’re deeply thankful for everyone who came through those doors, our crew, our guests, and the friends who kept showing up for us along the way.

Though this chapter is coming to a close, it doesn’t feel like an ending. We’ll be continuing on at The Little Fleet, bringing some of our Cochlin favorites and the same energy that’s always driven us. We’re excited to keep cooking, keep learning, and keep building on everything this place started.

Thank you to everyone who made Cochlin special. It’s been an incredible ride, here’s to what’s next.

We Love you Traverse City.

10/20/2025

Traverse City Area Public Schools is leaning towards splitting its popular Talented and Gifted (TAG) program on a geographic basis during three years of Central Grade School renovations.

Traverse City Area Public Schools is leaning towards splitting its popular Talented and Gifted (TAG) program on a geographic basis during three years of Central Grade School renovations. The TAG program is designed to give special instruction to students within a peer group of academically talented....

10/19/2025

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10/19/2025

Scott Chupp has had his artwork in plenty of locations, but never like this. The Traverse City public works employee recently finished carving the twin stumps of a huge cottonwood tree that towered over the Boardman River for decades. The tree was cut down earlier this year.

Scott Chupp has had his artwork in plenty of locations, but never one quite like this. The Traverse City native and city public works employee recently finished carving the twin stumps of a huge cottonwood tree that towered over the mouth of the Boardman River for decades. The tree, estimated to be....

10/18/2025

Traverse City is finally getting a new film festival.
Next spring, from Thursday, April 30 through Sunday, May 3, Traverse City will host a satellite edition of Marquette’s Fresh Coast Film Festival, an outdoor-centric, conservation-focused, documentary-driven festival that has made a name for itself in the Upper Peninsula since launching in 2016.

Traverse City is finally getting a new film festival. Next spring, from Thursday, April 30 through Sunday, May 3, Traverse City will host a satellite edition of Marquette’s Fresh Coast Film Festival, an outdoor-centric, conservation-focused, documentary-driven festival that has made a name for its...

10/17/2025

Taylor Swift might be the most-streamed artist in the world, but narrow the focus to classical choral groups and the London-based eight-voice ensemble Voces8 reigns supreme. The choir will make the trek all the way to Traverse City next Tuesday evening for a concert at Mission Hill Church – a special occasion not just for the local classical music scene, but also because one of the Voces8 members has Michigan roots and TC ties.

Taylor Swift might be the most-streamed artist in the world, but narrow the focus to classical choral groups and the London-based eight-voice ensemble Voces8 reigns supreme. The choir will make the trek all the way to Traverse City next Tuesday evening for a concert at Mission Hill Church – a spec...

10/16/2025

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Press Release for the fatal crash in Fife Lake Township from today.

10/16/2025

The Michigan Department of Transportation announced that to allow for completion of paving through the new roundabout at the M-72/M-22 intersection in Traverse City/Elmwood Township, M-72 traffic will be detoured for two days next week, currently scheduled for Monday and Tuesday.

The Michigan Department of Transportation announced that to allow for completion of paving through the new roundabout at the M-72/M-22 intersection, M-72 traffic will be detoured for two days next week, currently scheduled for Monday and Tuesday.

10/16/2025

East Bay Township trustees voted Monday to establish a corridor improvement authority (CIA) - a type of TIF district - for the township Beach District along US-31.

East Bay Township trustees voted Monday to establish a corridor improvement authority (CIA) - a type of TIF district - for the township Beach District along US-31. A CIA is a tool in Michigan similar to a downtown development authority (DDA) that uses TIF (tax increment financing) to pay for publ...

10/16/2025

Grand Traverse County commissioners Wednesday approved a letter urging continued state action to replace the demolished pedestrian bridge by the Keith J. Charters Traverse City State Park, a resolution honoring the late Holly T. Bird and breast cancer awareness, a brownfield plan for a Three Mile Road apartment complex, and bonds for a local street project.

Grand Traverse County commissioners Wednesday approved a letter urging continued state action to replace the demolished pedestrian bridge by the Keith J. Charters Traverse City State Park, a resolution honoring the late Holly T. Bird and breast cancer awareness, a brownfield plan for a Three Mile Ro...

10/15/2025

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Tonight’s the night — join us to help shape NMC’s next chapter!

We’re hosting a community input session this evening from 6–7:30 p.m. at the Timothy J. Nelson Innovation Center (rooms 106/107). Your feedback will help guide NMC’s 2026–2029 strategic plan, shaping the future of our programs, priorities, and investments for the years ahead. Read more about this process in this recent article by 9&10 News: bit.ly/910newsnmc

If you can’t attend in person, you can still share your thoughts through our online survey open through Oct. 29 ➡️ bit.ly/NMC2026-2029

Your input will help ensure the plan reflects the needs and aspirations of our students, alumni, and the broader Northern Michigan community.

10/15/2025

Following an extensive public engagement process, a final design is being unveiled this week for Rotary Square in downtown Traverse City. The design seeks to “strike a balance between an active public plaza and a natural respite within downtown Traverse City,” with a mix of park amenities surrounding a large grassy area in the park center. The project is estimated to cost just under $2 million, with a total projected budget of $2.55 million when adding in contingencies, construction management, and a 15 percent variance.

Following an extensive public engagement process, a final design is being unveiled this week for Rotary Square in downtown Traverse City. The design seeks to “strike a balance between an active public plaza and a natural respite within downtown Traverse City,” with a mix of park amenities surrou...