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Donations sought as Father Fred Foundation launches fall food drive (opens the original)
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GRAND TRAVERSE COUNTY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- The Father Fred Foundation in Traverse City is starting its food drive this weekend. With the increase in food costs over the years, food drives are important to those experiencing food insecurity. In the previous year, the pantry had more than 15,000 visits, which fed 47,000 people. Monetary donations help the organization buy fresh food like eggs, milk, produce and meat. The community is encouraged to drop off non-perishable food donations to Fox Gr
Grand Traverse County commissioners confirm three-phase Governmental Center repairs (opens the original)
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GRAND TRAVERSE COUNTY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- Grand Traverse County commissioners have moved forward with approval for repairs for the Governmental Center. Phase one will restore structural integrity to the main support structures at a cost of about $176,000. There's a total of three phases of repairs for the building at total cost of more than $430,000. Commissioners also addressed a concern with how the City of Traverse City is pitching in for the costs of the building. Right now the city pays
Jail crowding grows in Grand Traverse County as bookings hit post-pandemic high (opens the original)
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GRAND TRAVERSE COUNTY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- Grand Traverse County leaders took a close look at current jail operations and plans to build a new facility. Findings were presented from a jail and justice system assessment, taking an in-depth look at community trends. Among the findings, the jail's population in the past three years is higher than it was prior to the Covid 19 pandemic, with daily bookings in 2025 being the highest since the pandemic. According to the report, the number of drug boo
Cedar Polka Fest returns for its 46th year, expecting more than 10,000 visitors (opens the original)
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LEELANAU COUNTY, Mich., (WBN/WGTU) -- The 46th annual Cedar Polka Fest starts Thursday and runs through Sunday. A small community of about 100 people makes this festival a major event, with over 10,000 people showing up over the weekend. The main attraction is the big tent in the middle of the grounds; there are a ton of fun activities for the entire family. For their third year in a row, the Ultimate Air Dogs are back for the festivities. There's also the Run 4 the Kielbasa, live music and danc
Trial speed tables installed on Peninsula Drive to slow traffic near Bryant Park (opens the original)
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GRAND TRAVERSE COUNTY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- Traverse City leaders are evaluating a new way to cut down on speeding along a busy stretch of road. Speed tables have been put in place on a trial basis on Peninsula Drive. Speed tables are raised sections of roadway designed to slow traffic. Unlike a traditional speed bump, they have a longer flat surface with gradual ramps on each side. This allows vehicles to travel over them more smoothly while encouraging drivers to reduce speed. The speed table
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