Northwest Michigan Works! partners with Manthei to Register first Diesel Mechanic Apprenticeship in the Region

NORTHWEST LOWER, MI– Northwest Michigan Works!, in partnership with Manthei Construction, has officially launched the region’s first-ever U.S. Department of Labor Registered Diesel Mechanic Apprenticeship. The new apprenticeship marks a major milestone for skilled trades training and workforce development in Northwest Lower Michigan.  This innovative program will provide apprentices with a comprehensive, hands-on learning experience designed to meet industry needs and strengthen the skilled trades pipeline

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Donations Now Being Accepted for Up North Pride’s Free Winter Clothing Closet  Traverse City, MI – Up North Pride is currently taking donations of winter clothing items, including coats, hats, gloves, sweatshirts, long sleeve shirts, pants, and boots, for a Free Community Clothing Closet at the Community Center at 314 E Eighth Street.  “It’s no surprise that there is need this time of year, given weather and financial strain. We wanted to help however we could and recognized the best resource we have is

Planning for a Greener Tomorrow: Counties Request Resident Insights

Networks Northwest, in partnership with counties across Northwest Lower Michigan, is developing comprehensive Materials Management Plans (MMPs) and is seeking resident input to help shape future policies and programs.  Antrim, Charlevoix, Manistee, Missaukee, and Wexford counties are currently engaged in planning processes designed to identify opportunities to reduce the amount of solid waste entering landfills. These efforts follow 2022 amendments to Michigan’s Natural Resources and Environmental

GT Crisis Center Offers Help During its First Holiday Season

GT Crisis Center Offers Help During its First Holiday Season  Those struggling during the holidays have 24/7 access to mental health resources.  There is now a new resource for those in Northern Michigan silently struggling with stress, loneliness, or loss this holiday season as the Grand Traverse Mental Health Crisis and Access Center (Crisis Center) welcomes people 24/7.   According to research, 89% of U.S. adults report stress during the holidays, with 41% feeling an increase in stress (American

Munson Medical Center Granted $2.5 million by HRSA for Street Medicine Residency Expansion Project

Munson Medical Center Granted $2.5 million by HRSA for Street Medicine Residency Expansion ProjectFunding will help support medical outreach to the unhoused across four counties  The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) has awarded a $2.5 million grant supporting a five-year project to enhance street medicine training to medical students enrolled in Munson Healthcare’s (MHC) Family Medicine Residency Program.One of only 24 such grants awarded nationwide, the funds will be used to launch the

GARY GRANGER – HONORED AS A NOTABLE LEADER

GARY GRANGER – HONORED AS A NOTABLE LEADERGARY GRANGERFounder & CEO of Granger GroupGranger Group, Wyoming, MIGary Granger is a visionary developer and entrepreneur whose decades-long career has helped reshape the healthcare, residential, and mixed-use real estate landscape throughout the Midwest and beyond. As the Founder and CEO of Granger Group, headquartered in Wyoming, Michigan, he has led multi-billion-dollar development initiatives grounded in long-term community impact and sustainability.What

TBACU Marks 70th Anniversary by Supporting Local Non-Profits

TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. – TBA Credit Union (TBACU) proudly celebrates a significant milestone: 70 years of dedicated service to its members and the community. In honor of this anniversary, TBACU expanded its annual Pay It Forward celebration by donating a total of $70,000 during the month of November. The Pay It Forward celebration has been a tradition at TBA Credit Union since 2015. The purpose is to provide random acts of kindness throughout the community during our anniversary month.   As part of this

CRYSTAL NEWS: New development, indoor golf, new mascot, and flex passes top the list of highlights for what’s new this winter at Crystal Mountain

THOMPSONVILLE, Mich. (October 30, 2025) – An exciting season of changes is in store at Crystal Mountain this winter. The resort is putting the next phase of development in motion, offering more flexible options for lift tickets, introducing winter golf, welcoming a new mascot, and overall, continuing to invest in winter. This season, guests will notice construction underway as the resort begins the initial stage of its North Village Project with a new Mountain Operations building. Expected to be completed

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New adventures and amenities this summer at Crystal Mountain

Media Use:Photos THOMPSONVILLE, Mich. (July 15, 2025) – Crystal Mountain is excited to welcome locals and visitors alike to experience an impressive array of new attractions and enhanced offerings. Emphasizing adventurous family fun and unparalleled convenience, the 1500-acre resort is inviting guests to embrace the magic of long summer days, sparkling fresh water, and unforgettable experiences. "Summer in northern Michigan is remarkable, and there are so many ways people can embrace the season on

Ecovillages and Intentional Communities Tour Coming to Crystal Mountain

Michigan Ecovillages and Intentional Communities Tour: July 17-24, 2025 Discover sustainable living practices on Michigan's first "Ecovillages and Intentional Communities Tour," running July 17-24, 2025. This free, eight-day event offers a unique opportunity to explore existing and developing ecovillages and intentional communities across Michigan, highlighting successful community-building and ecological innovations. Organized by Tom Stanton of Community Energy Solutions, LLC, the tour aims to showcase

Crystal Mountain welcomes two dynamic leaders to the Groups Sales team

THOMPSONVILLE, Mich. (April 24, 2025) – Crystal Mountain, northern Michigan’s premier four-season resort, is thrilled to announce the hiring of two accomplished individuals to its sales leadership team. Ashley Curd and Skye Lemmen have joined Crystal Mountain as Group Sales Managers, bringing a wealth of experience and a shared passion for the region to their new roles.Ashley Curd, a Northern Michigan native, returns to her roots with a strong background in client management and engagement. Most recently,

Crystal Mountain hires Julie Oatman as Director of Sales

THOMPSONVILLE, Mich. (Dec. 20, 2024) – From conferences by the casino to slopeside meetings and events, Julie Oatman has been named the new Director of Sales at Crystal Mountain. Oatman comes to Crystal after working in sales for more than 25 years at the Soaring Eagle Casino and Resort in Mount Pleasant, Mich. She began as Corporate and Incentive Sales Manager in 1998, implementing effective sales strategies, managing key client relationships, and driving customer engagement. In 2017 she was promoted to

TBA Credit Union Celebrates 69 Years by Paying it Forward

TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. – TBA Credit Union (TBACU) celebrated 69 years of providing services to its members. Every year, to celebrate TBA Credit Union’s birthday, the Credit Union conducts a Pay-it-Forward celebration. The Credit Union donated a total of $6,000 to the community throughout the month of November. Six teams were formed, consisting of team and board members, and six non-profits were selected to receive a $1,000 donation.  Recipients includedCherryland Humane SocietyRainbow Hope FarmReining