Marc Schollett

3 days ago | upnorthlive.com | Marc Schollett

LEELANAU COUNTY, Mich. (WPBN/WGTU)— Apple growers in Northern Michigan are facing an unpredictable season as they assess the impact of a long winter and a slow warm-up on their orchards.

4 days ago | upnorthlive.com | Marc Schollett

TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. (WPBN/WGTU)— Five years after Don Balcom's barge sank in the shallows of Grand Traverse Bay, it now may be finally nearing an end. Despite several relocations and numerous court appearances, the barge remains unmoved, and Balcom faced a judge with a hard deadline to resolve the issue. Previous story: Owner of barge in Grand Traverse Bay now has one year to move or sell it"As of now, the barge still remains where it was.

1 week ago | upnorthlive.com | Marc Schollett

TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. — As the school year ends, many families in Northern Michigan face the challenge of providing meals for their children without access to free or reduced-price school lunches. In response, local libraries are stepping up to fill this gap, demonstrating their role as more than just places for books.

1 week ago | upnorthlive.com | Marc Schollett

GRAND TRAVERSE COUNTY, Mich. (WPBN/WGTU)— Grand Traverse County commissioners are once again discussing the enhancement of security measures at critical sites, including the Governmental Center, the Health Department, and the jail. This conversation, which had been sidelined by the COVID-19 pandemic, has regained importance for some commissioners. Gregg Bird, from Grand Traverse County Emergency Management, highlighted the current security challenges.

1 week ago | upnorthlive.com | Marc Schollett

TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. (WPBN/WGTU) — Housing North, a Traverse City-based organization, is seeking $10 million to bolster its Rapid Response Housing Fund aimed at addressing the affordable housing crisis in Northern Michigan. The fund, launched in 2023, provides low-interest revolving loans to developers for housing projects. State Representative John Roth knows how to talk to be heard and also knows what up here needs. "We need that housing element up here.