Jeremy D. Erickson

6 days ago | 9and10news.com | Jill Suffolk |Jeremy D. Erickson

In January 2004, Kate Kohler took a leap of faith and opened Zany Consignment in Traverse City, aiming to fill a gap in the local shopping scene. Unlike thrift stores, where you might spend hours sifting through piles of clothes, consignment shops like Zany pre-sort and organize items by color and size, making the hunt for treasures a breeze. When you bring your gently used items to Zany, you can earn a tidy 40% of the sale price.

1 week ago | 9and10news.com | Jill Suffolk |Jeremy D. Erickson

North Arrow uses something called ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis) therapy– think of it as a super helpful way to teach kids important skills by understanding why they do what they do. What’s important is that parents are a big part of the team. They spend at least an hour each week working with the therapists to learn what their child is focusing on and how to help at home and out and about.

1 week ago | 9and10news.com | Megan Huiskens |Jeremy D. Erickson

Northern Michigan struggles with childcare shortage and high costsTRAVERSE CITY — Parents and caregivers around northern Michigan are still having trouble finding childcare with many stuck on long waiting lists. It’s been an ongoing issue as many communities simply don’t have enough child care centers to meet demand. Now, local leaders are trying to find creative solutions.

1 week ago | 9and10news.com | Megan Huiskens |Jeremy D. Erickson

Traverse City celebrates Native American history with new Cultural MarkerTRAVERSE CITY — Traverse City has installed another Native American Cultural Marker. It’s all part of a project organized by the Traverse Area Historical Society. The markers acknowledge where native people lived. Each marker is made of steel and has a bilingual message in the traditional Native American language and English. Traverse City’s mayor says these markers tell the story of an important piece of the area’s history.

2 weeks ago | 9and10news.com | Jill Suffolk |Jeremy D. Erickson

The Pointer Boat in Harbor Springs offers a unique historical tour, featuring a Lighthouse built in 1884 and decommissioned in the early 1960s. Built in 1934 and restored in 1989, the 92-year-old boat provides a chance to enjoy food and drinks on board. The boat operates daily, with limited trips until peak season, and full boats can be rented for groups of up to 12.