Five years ago, a downstate couple decided to sell everything and relocate with their son to the southeastern corner of Grand Traverse County near Buckley to slow down and enjoy some northern Michigan peace and quiet.
But then they met their first alpaca and one thing led to another.
Yoplait donated a 53-foot refrigerated trailer truck so that Feeding America food pantries across West Michigan can get essential dairy products to families in need.
The month of March is known as reading month for children in school, and this celebration of the month is a great way to get kids excited about reading.
Ice fishing is almost a Michigan tradition for those who love to fish.
With the entire season depending on the safety of the ice, the season can be a bit short, or even non-existent. The case this year? Well a little bit of both.
This winter has been sort of slow for the Grand Traverse County Road Commission due to the lack of snow this winter, but that has not stopped them from keeping busy.
Whether it be from being laid off from a job or any other reason, families are turning to food pantries for help. First Baptist Church of Cadillac has been doing all that they can to help the community in these times of need.
A local golf course thought outside of the box and made an ice rink alongside their golf course's restaurant.
Brad Dean, owner of the Interlocken Golf Course, was working on his outdoor dining plans until his son pitched an idea for an outdoor ice rink for him and his hockey teammates.
The United Way of Northwest Michigan and Area Agency on Aging of Northwest Michigan are planning to distribute KN95 masks to multiple cities in the area.
More than a sweeping national rescue plan, President Joe Biden’s $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package presents a first political test — of his new administration, of Democratic control of Congress and of the role of Republicans in a post-Trump political landscape.
As many of us know, enjoying small shops and markets with others during the coronavirus pandemic, especially during the winter months in northern Michigan can be difficult.
So, in an effort to bring more people to downtown Bellaire, Short’s Brewing Company created their very own Kegger Campground.
This Saturday, Dec. 19, Lake City Area Fire Department will be hosting a Santa Cruze in Lake City, one of their first major events since the pandemic started.
Last week we told you about the relatively maskless Christmas event at Friske's Farm, a family owned northern Michigan farm right outside of Charlevoix.
After getting both backlash and praise the family run farm decided to have a second event but now that's not happening.
The event was set for this upcoming weekend but after threats of having their business license snatched, a second event is out of the question.
Our team talked to owner Rich Friske and here is what he had to say.
A local farm is receiving backlash for a relatively maskless Christmas event.
Friske's farm market right outside of Charlevoix hosted its Friske Country Christmas over the weekend where a couple thousand people gathered to celebrate the upcoming holiday.
And now the owner of Friskes is speaking out.
Rich Friske says his business has made wearing a mask optional for customers and despite the hate they receiving on social media are having a second event later this month.
Along with trying to keep their business afloat, feeding kids in need, and giving free meals to Munson Healthcare workers, J&S Hamburg is adopting over 30 families this holiday season.
The COVID-19 pandemic has made staying in business more difficult than usual for local businesses in Northern Michigan.
But one local business owner says he is committed to keeping his staff on payroll as long as possible.
Ebel's General Store located in Falmouth celebrates a big milestone amid this pandemic. Owner, Mark Ebel says despite shutdowns, their business has seen an uptick in customers.
