Madison Stoddard

6 days ago | upnorthlive.com | Madison Stoddard

GRAND TRAVERSE COUNTY, Mich. (WPBN/WGTU) -- What if your next passion was hidden behind a mask and a sword? In Traverse City, the answer can be found behind the doors of a local fencing club. Here individuals come together to build more than skill but a connection. "One of the best things about fencing is the community that is built behind it and just everybody's here to have a great time and support each other and help everyone get better," said Traverse City Club Fencer JP Lapp.

1 week ago | upnorthlive.com | Madison Stoddard

GRAND TRAVERSE COUNTY, Mich. (WPBN/WGTU) — The Area Agency on Aging of Northwest Michigan hosted a public hearing at the Senior Center in Traverse City to gather input on the fiscal year 2020-2026 annual implementation plan. More than a dozen people attended the meeting to discuss the development and funding of aging programs and services in the region.

1 week ago | upnorthlive.com | Madison Stoddard

GRAND TRAVERSE COUNTY, Mich. (WPBN/WGTU) — A ranch in Traverse City is welcoming you to join the herd this year. Peace Ranch offers a variety of services for volunteers. Some of those tasks include taking care of the heard, grounds maintenance, barn cleanup, administrative tasks and more. Volunteers can be a part of some upcoming events throughout the year such as Spring and Fall Farm Days. No prior experience is necessary. Volunteer applications are available now.

1 week ago | upnorthlive.com | Madison Stoddard

Woodland School's Wings of Woodland robotics team is comprised of three students. (right to left: Kendall Harvey,Charley Bloye. Addison Bloye)TOPICS:Wings of WoodlandRobotics teamWorld championshipTraverse CityExcellence AwardSportmanship AwardVEX IQMiddle schoolGRAND TRAVERSE COUNTY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- A robotics team in Traverse City is competing in the world championship next month.

1 week ago | upnorthlive.com | Madison Stoddard

BENZIE COUNTY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) — It's almost time to start digging! As the warm weather becomes near you might want to start planning your garden. For those who maybe new to gardening, Anna Ohler, owner of Bright Lane Gardens in Lake Ann, advises to add low maintenance plants to keep your garden looking fresh all season long. "These plants that are regionally native to northern Michigan. Which means that these plants have evolved to live here. They like our soil. They like our climate.