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traverseticker.com > news > brown-bridge-trailhead-project-housing-programs-on-city-agenda

Brown Bridge Trailhead Project, Housing Programs on City Agenda

6+ day, 8+ hour ago   (264+ words) BBQA TrailheadCommissioners will vote tonight to approve a not-to-exceed contract of $92,782 – which includes a 15 percent contingency – with Gourdie Fraser for a new trailhead project at the Brown Bridge Quiet Area (BBQA). Construction on the new trailhead is expected to begin…...

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traverseticker.com > news > plans-for-new-county-department-take-shape

Plans for New County Department Take Shape

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (219+ words) A new community development department – which could focus on issues like grant writing, housing, economic development, local project support, strategic forecasting, and capital improvement and asset management plans – is taking shape in Grand Traverse County. “Housing is the biggest priority…...

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traverseticker.com > news > impact100-traverse-city-announces-2026-grant-finalists-celebrates-10-years

Impact100 Traverse City Announces 2026 Grant Finalists, Celebrates 10 years.

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (178+ words) Impact100 Traverse City announced the five local nonprofit finalists that will compete for grants at the organization's annual meeting on September 23. After an application and review process, the Impact100 TC Focus Committees (Arts & Culture; Education; Environment, Preservation & Recreation; Family; and Health & Wellness)…...

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traverseticker.com > news > grand-traverse-county-land-bank-authority-to-begin-kingsley-demolition

Grand Traverse County Land Bank Authority Begins Kingsley Demolition

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (212+ words) The Grand Traverse Land Bank Authority (GTCLBA) and the Kingsley DDA announced a major demolition project will be starting this week. Beginning Wednesday, August 26, the GTCLBA will begin demolition of several properties it owns in Downtown Kingsley. In 2025, the GTCLBA…...

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traverseticker.com > news > food-insecurity-doesnt-take-a-summer-break

Food Insecurity Doesn't Take a Summer Break

3+ week, 8+ hour ago   (276+ words) In this week’s Northern Express — sister publication of The Ticker — local food pantries and rescues share a look at the rising need for food in our community. Many families rely on the school programs that provide free meals to school-aged…...

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traverseticker.com > news > child-and-family-services-announces-new-director

Child and Family Services Announces New Director

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (169+ words) Lisa Drake will sart as the executive director of Child & Family Services of Northwestern Michigan on September 1. According to an email to supporters from CFS Board Chair Kaylee Simerson, Lisa brings more than 18 years of nonprofit executive leadership experience, with…...

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traverseticker.com > amp > news > were-staying-grounded-in-who-we-are-a-conversation-with-gtacs-new-leader

'We're Staying Grounded in Who We Are:' A Conversation With GTACS' New Leader

4+ week, 1+ day ago   (503+ words) Aug. 16, 2026 | By Art Bukowski Northern Michigan’s largest Catholic school system has a new leader for the first time in almost three decades. The Ticker sat down with Millman to see what’s on her mind as the 2026-27 school year approaches. Her…...