- A white cow risked its life in front of a Grand Rapids & Indiana train last evening and caused much hard thinking and some strenuous walking through snowdrifts along the bay shore by Officers Gottlieb and Schneider. The last seen of the officers they were tracking the phantom among the lumber piles and snow drifts on the docks along the bay shore.
- At a regular meeting of the board of health held this morning, it was found that at the present time there is but one case of typhoid fever in the city and that not very serious, and only one case of tuberculosis has been reported.
- The daily weather reports for Friday, Jan. 31, 1913: Maximum temperature for the past 24 hours, 38; Minimum, 24; Snowfall, 2 inches. Official forecast: Much colder tonight with cold wave Saturday. Colder and generally fair. High northwest winds.
- The rain and snow of yesterday, followed by freezing, is hailed with delight by the lumbermen in Cedar.
- Theodore Sherman and son Port of Mabel went to South Boardman to work the rest of the winter.
- Willis Getty of Mabel took a load of lumber to Traverse City last week.
- Grandma Leighner of Bendon is improving slowly from her sick spell.
- The Inland Grange enjoyed an oyster supper at their hall Saturday evening.
- It is said that the ice in the Straits of Mackinac is piled in massive blocks over the whole surface and as far as the eye can see, either from the St. Ignace or Mackinac side, and being swept clear of snow by the wind, it sparkles and glitters in the sunlight, making a grand picture.
- The Hon. Frank Hamilton goes to Bellaire Thursday to give an address upon the subject of "Road Building in Western Michigan" to the Intermediate Valley Fruit Growers associations.
- Miss Kruell, the lady expert roller skater who was to have raced with Will Vezina at the rink last evening, recently suffered a terribly burned arm and ankle, so was not able to perform. However, an exciting 10-lap race was pulled off between Mr. Vezina and Mr. Klaasen, with the latter winning out by little better than a lap and a half.
- Queen City Camp No. 154 Mystic Workers of the World will hold their regular meeting in the Odd Fellows hall tomorrow evening. After the meeting, a shadow social will be given, to which all Mystic Workers are invited.
- The people of Leelanau County approve of the West Michigan Lake Shore Highway from the Indiana state line to the Straits of Mackinac. They have but one suggestion: As the highway is to be a scenic boulevard it will be necessary for the road to traverse the two sides of the Leelanau triangle that border Lake Michigan and Grand Traverse Bay.
- Julius Beers, who has been spending a few days in the city during the term end vacation at the U. of M., left this morning with C.M. Beers for Chicago, where they will attend the auto show.
- The shadow social held yesterday in front of the home of Mr. and Mrs. Groundhog proved to be the greatest success of the winter, for there was constant opportunity offered for seeing the shadows from every angle, as the sun failed to effectively hide his face during the day.
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News from 100 Years Ago: 02/04/2013
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Traverse City steps up parking enforcement
Barb Meredith recently had an expensive downtown Traverse City breakfast, but not from anything on the restaurant’s menu.
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Snyder, GOP lawmakers agree to budget targets
Republican Gov. Rick Snyder and leaders of the GOP majority in the Legislature reached a budget agreement Tuesday for next fiscal year that doesn’t include an expansion of government health insurance for low income-adults and puts Michigan’s unexpected surplus toward funding roads and K-12 education.
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TCAPS contract talks continue
Traverse City Area Public Schools educators picketed outside the district’s main office building in a display of opposition to TCAPS administrators’ proposed collective bargaining contract.
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Panera Bread is on its way
A Panera Bread franchise likely will rise in Garfield Township despite what some planning officials consider a stale project design.
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Woman retraces father's steps to Indian marker trees
Dennis Downes traveled 200,000 miles over three decades, a journey to locate Indian trail tree markers around the Great Lakes, including two in Traverse City – one at the Civic Center and another at a Washington Street residence.
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Police looking into assault find 960 pot plants
Investigation into a domestic assault complaint led Antrim County authorities to a "sophisticated" marijuana grow operation and nearly 1,000 plants.
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Man gets prison for heroin possession
An Antrim County man found in possession of about 20 packets of heroin will spend at least 18 months in prison.
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Bear sighted at Mancelona Middle School
Chad Culver, the school's principal, spied the large mammal on Monday about 9 a.m. when he looked out his window as he met with a teacher.
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Property owners sue over flooding
A group of Boardman River property owners filed a lawsuit over removal of the Brown Bridge Dam, saying their property values dropped when the river’s water levels rose.
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TCL&P may spend $15K on land it doesn't want
The city’s electric utility will spend up to $15,000 on a piece of property it hopes to never own — just in case public opposition foils its preferred location for an electrical substation.
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Teens admit to lewd elevator act
Traverse City police are investigating a report of sexual contact between two teens in a Traverse City Central High School elevator.
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Fired Munson clinic employee settles lawsuit
A former Munson Medical Center worker recently settled a lawsuit that alleged her civil rights were violated when she was fired from her job at an HIV-AIDS clinic.
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Free yard waste drop-off offered in Garfield
Garfield Township residents can dispose of yard waste for free starting later this month. No-charge waste passes will be available at Garfield Township Hall starting today through June 4.
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Forecast: More storms followed by cool temps
Meteorologists say to expect more severe thunderstorms coming through the Grand Traverse region.
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TC resident wins $5K Art Van Award of Hope
Cecilia Chesney, executive director of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwestern Michigan, received $5,000 for her organization and was given the chance to compete for an additional $25,000 through the Art Van Charity Challenge.
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Family of woman killed by drunk driver: 'It's just not fair'
Paul Shafer had questions for the drunk driver who killed his wife and mother of his three children. Did he know what it's like to take his children to a graveyard on Mother's Day? Did he know what it's like to have a young daughter ask, "'I don't have a mommy anymore?'"
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Severe weather possible this afternoon
The spring’s first severe weather could hit the Grand Traverse region today.
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Sewer rates likely to rise for city residents
City homeowners can expect their base sewer charge to jump over 6 percent beginning in July under a budget proposal before the city commission.
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Great weather draws thousands to NMC Barbecue
Mother Nature dished up a glorious day for the Northwestern Michigan College Barbecue, the college's annual fundraiser that attracts thousands to its wooded campus.
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A chance to learn about Peace Ranch
The Senior Center Network and Peace Ranch are partnering for a Spring Hoedown, with square dancing and live entertainment.
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Leelanau center upgrades old building
The Leelanau Community Cultural Center is keeping stride with modern technology while maintaining the original vintage charm of its Old Art Building.
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Northern Notes: Visitor seeks car ferry photos for DVD
Frequent northern Michigan vacationer Ted Hayes has put his love for the area into poetry and song and is moving forward with his second DVD featuring the area.
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New TC manager earned his gray along the way
Jered Ottenwess described himself during his interview for Traverse City manager as soft-spoken, lacking years of experience and perhaps not the most charismatic person.
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Ex-oil exec sees perilous energy future for U.S.
America is headed for an energy crisis filled with power blackouts and gasoline shortages, making today’s gas prices something to fear for in coming years.
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Townships settle 12-year-old lawsuit with Cherryland
Three holdout local townships finally settled a drawn-out tax dispute with Cherryland Electric Cooperative prior to a full hearing before the Michigan Supreme Court.
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