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What are your plans for Sunday September 15, 2024?
If they involve travel to or from the City of Frankfort, along M22 north, or parts of Crystal Lake Township (Benzie County) please note that the Ironman 70.3 Michigan event will have impacts on some travel routes.
It will be easiest to try and plan ahead and to consider altered timing or routes if the event course might fall on your intended path.
IN TODAY'S E-PAPER:
- School choice has different meaning for special needs students
- State Fair adds police, reduces hours, restricts minors after shooting
- Tigers earn rare series win against Red Sox; and more.
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A heads-up for the coming work week:
IN TODAY'S RECORD-EAGLE:
- TCAPS overload: Funding shortage spurs last-minute class configuration
- Advocates boost biochar, spark tri-county initiative
- Zoning atlas in the works for GT County; and more.
Pick up a copy of today's paper at your nearest newsstand, visit record-eagle-cnhi.newsmemory.com to read the e-paper, or head to Record-Eagle.com for all of today's stories.
Garfield Township trustees will interview three finalists for their first-ever township manager.
TRAVERSE CITY — Garfield Township trustees will interview three finalists for their first-ever township manager.
IN TODAY'S RECORD-EAGLE:
- Blue deer men mystery solved
- Gilchrist Farm Winery launches new menu
- Trojans win at Plymouth; St. Francis dominates Charlevoix; and more.
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IN TODAY'S RECORD-EAGLE:
- Jewett to face charges
- Art abounds along M-22
- Esper’s late interception seals victory for Titans; and more.
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TRAVERSE CITY — A Grand Traverse County commissioner arrested in a prostitution sting is set to be arraigned on two misdemeanor charges.
Northwestern Michigan College officials voted to remove the Benzie County annexation proposal from the Nov. 5 general election ballot.
TRAVERSE CITY — Northwestern Michigan College officials voted to remove the Benzie County annexation proposal from the Nov. 5 general election ballot.
Peninsula Township Fire Department needs to replace its outdated, undersized Station 1, according to department Chief Fred Gilstorff.
MAPLETON — Peninsula Township Fire Department needs to replace its outdated, undersized Station 1, according to department Chief Fred Gilstorff.
IN TODAY'S RECORD-EAGLE:
- No NMC levy ask on Benzie ballot: Board to authorize proposal’s removal today
- TC plan to host U.S. Senate candidates up in the air
- Mike Terrell: New trail offers wooded hike to top of ridge; and more.
Pick up a copy of today's paper at your nearest newsstand, visit record-eagle-cnhi.newsmemory.com to read the e-paper, or head to Record-Eagle.com for all of today's stories.
Speakers representing two non-partisan organizations, Keep Our Republic and Michiganders for Civic Resilience, came to Northwestern Michigan College Tuesday to talk about elections.
TRAVERSE CITY — Speakers representing two non-partisan organizations, Keep Our Republic and Michiganders for Civic Resilience, came to Northwestern Michigan College Tuesday to talk about elections.
IN TODAY'S RECORD-EAGLE:
- Hannah Park work stalled
- Libertarians aim for victory in northern Michigan
- Prep Roundup: GTA goes 2-0 in tri; and more.
Pick up a copy of today's paper at your nearest newsstand, visit record-eagle-cnhi.newsmemory.com to read the e-paper, or head to Record-Eagle.com for all of today's stories.
Take a midafternoon break and go to record-eagle.com/comics-kingdom to read all that Comics Kingdom has to offer — from classics like "The Phantom" and "Flash Gordon," to offbeat daily strips like Never Been Deader and "Rhymes with Orange".
ALERT: The US National Weather Service Ga***rd Michigan has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for parts of the area. A severe thunderstorm watch remains in effect until 8 p.m. Post your weather photos below to let us and your neighbors know what you're experiencing where you're at.
Following this morning’s storms, we will slowly clear out with hot and humid conditions today. After an expected break in storm chances into this afternoon, severe storms will be possible this evening. Damaging wind gusts will be the primary threat with any strong storms.
A Northwestern Michigan College ballot proposition is in a precarious position after a legal review found an issue with the language.
TRAVERSE CITY — A Northwestern Michigan College ballot proposition is in a precarious position after a legal review found an issue with the language.
Episode 288 of the Get Around is a shining example of the beauty of nonsequiturs as the conversation moves from the weather to brunch to movie sequels to the best
IN TODAY'S E-PAPER:
- NMC finds flaw in ballot language
- Garfield eyes trail improvements
- Prep Roundup: Central routs Mount Pleasant, 9-1; plus more.
Go to record-eagle-cnhi.newsmemory.com to read today's edition.
This past spring, the Record-Eagle asked local high school sports fans a simple question — a question that has always sparked debate among fanatics of all varieties as far back as anyone can remember: “Who’s the best?”
This past spring, the Record-Eagle asked local high school sports fans a simple question — a question that has always sparked debate among fanatics of all varieties as far back
IN TODAY'S E-PAPER:
- Consumers mulls selling dams
- DePerno drops Supreme Court bid
- Education Newsmakers; and more.
Go to record-eagle-cnhi.newsmemory.com to read today's edition.
IN TODAY'S RECORD-EAGLE: Our annual Playbook fall sports preview section, featuring the results of 24 for '24: The greatest local high school athletes of the 2000s. Pick up a copy of today's paper at your nearest newsstand, or visit https://record-eagle-cnhi.newsmemory.com/?special=Kickoff to read the section online.
Today's front page:
As the Grand Traverse region continues to grow, Traverse City planners are revising a set of recommendations that aim to manage that growth.
TRAVERSE CITY — As the Grand Traverse region continues to grow, Traverse City planners are revising a set of recommendations that aim to manage that growth.
The last five years have been a “wild ride” according to the new Michigan State Police Traverse City Post Commander.
TRAVERSE CITY — The last five years have been a “wild ride” according to the new Michigan State Police Traverse City Post Commander.
More families with young children will have access to free preschool this upcoming school year.
TRAVERSE CITY — More families with young children will have access to free preschool this upcoming school year.
IN TODAY'S RECORD-EAGLE:
- Sheriff’s investigation into fatal crash nears end
- Music House gets $9,000 to keep its ‘mighty’ Wurlitzer piping
- Red Wings to return to Traverse City to host slimmed down NHL Prospect Games, followed by training camp; and more.
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IN TODAY'S RECORD-EAGLE:
- No vote yet on Sleeping Bear trail extension
- Gardens cater to endangered bugs
- After back-to-back playoff appearances, Benzie Central football hoping to make most out of 2024 season; and more.
Pick up a copy of today's paper at your nearest newsstand, visit record-eagle-cnhi.newsmemory.com to read the e-paper, or head to Record-Eagle.com for all of today's stories.
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Tonight’s fireworks finale over Grand Traverse Bay: The barge caught fire and emergency services were called to put it out. (Video by Scott Harmsen)
The 2024 National Cherry Festival Queen and her Court showed off their new Leland Blue hoodies and shoes from Great Lakes Garment yesterday. Find the Leland Blue collection and more at https://greatlakesgarment.com/collections/leland-blue
Hop into our Not So Funny Bunny photo contest! Share your favorite moments of your children with the Easter bunny for your chance to be one of two lucky prize winners! Entries accepted at https://www.record-eagle.com/chroniclesofcuteness now through April 2nd. Winners will be announced in the Not So Funny Bunny publication distributed in the Traverse City Record-Eagle on Sunday, April 14th, as well as on our page the same day.
Don't forget to tune into the Virtual Simply the Best Awards Ceremony on September 27th on our page with to find out if your favorite business is one of the best in Northern Michigan! During the Awards Ceremony, we will be announcing three winners of $100 Downtown Traverse City Gift Certificates for those who nominated 25+ businesses! 🏆 🤵 🎥 ⭐ production by KJones Productions
Welcome to our 2023 Simply the Best Virtual Awards Ceremony! Tune in now to see if your favorite businesses, organizations and professionals have been honored as "Simply the Best"! 🏆🏅 Congratulations to all of our winners tonight for being voted as the best within their industry by our community! A special thank you to our award-winning Producer, KJones Productions, for the incredible work in producing tonight's award ceremony. Another special thank you to all of those who took the time to nominate and vote in our 2023 Simply the Best Readers Choice Contest, you all made it our biggest year yet, with over 14,600 nominations and 26,000 votes!
Don't forget to tune into the Virtual Simply the Best Awards Ceremony on September 27th on our page with to find out if your favorite business is one of the best in Northern Michigan! During the Awards Ceremony, we will be announcing three winners of $100 Downtown Traverse City Gift Certificates for those who nominated 25+ businesses! 🏆 🤵 🎥 ⭐ production by KJones Productions
Happy Independence Day northern Michigan! Here’s the grand finale of the Boom Boom Club’s show. (Video by Scott D. Harmsen)
Trucks drive through the roundabout on M-37 in Blair Township Monday afternoon. (Record-Eagle video/Andrew Rosenthal)
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We simply ask all commenters to be respectful and maintain civil conversations.
We strongly believe in the right of all our community members to voice their thoughts and opinions. We also strongly believe in keeping conversations respectful. Comments will be deleted if they contain false, libelous information; unverified private information; personal attacks or threats; profanity; racist, sexist, demeaning, violent or hateful speech; are spam or off topic; or may violate copyright or trademark rights.
We reserve the right to ban commenters who violate these principals.
We will publish opinions that some find offensive; strident conversation; criticism of political officials and policy; and opinions that may provoke counter and other opinions.
We publish verified, documented information from official sources.
Please feel free to contact Record-Eagle staff members with any questions regarding commenting or content, especially if you would like to recommend a correction to a story. You can message us directly via social media, email [email protected] or call 231-946-2000.
The Traverse City Record-Eagle is a daily morning newspaper that circulates in 13 counties in northwest lower Michigan.
It distributes through a region that includes Antrim, Benzie, Charlevoix, Cheboygan, Crawford, Emmet, Grand Traverse, Kalkaska, Leelanau, Manistee and Wexford counties, and limited portions of neighboring counties.
The Record-Eagle also publishes a variety of other publications including a monthly real estate guide and many specialty sections throughout the year.
The Record-Eagle is owned by Community Newspaper Holdings, Inc., a parent company for daily, weekly and semiweekly newspapers published in more than 200 communities throughout the United States.
On November 3, 1858, Morgan Bates published the first edition of the Grand Traverse Herald, a weekly paper proud of its stance against slavery and balanced reporting of local and national issues. That first paper primarily served Traverse City, an outpost in northern Michigan's wilderness. Since those early beginnings we have grown to become the largest and dominant source of news and advertising information for the 13 counties of northwest lower Michigan. Throughout the years the newspaper has evolved to meet the increasing needs of its readers and advertisers.
Throughout the changes that have occurred in recent years, the Record-Eagle has remained steadfast to its mission. We deliver to the people of these communities significant news affecting their daily lives. We feature in-depth news reports of key local and regional issues; stories on regional business trends; complete sports coverage; specialty reports on schools, health and higher education; and lifestyle reports chronicling everything from area entertainment events to local social trends.
In short, we report on aspects of hometown life important to our readers while providing merchants large and small with an efficient vehicle to promote their goods and services.
Only the Record-Eagle can provide the reach and response in our market area. This is why the Record-Eagle is the preferred medium for advertisers in reaching our market — and it's been that way for more than 150 years.
