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Apr 6th, 2025 👍 4496

A new restaurant called Sisters has opened at 542 W. Front where a liquor store once stood—its bright décor and playful art create an inviting space. Owners Lisa and Jenni Scott, who co-own the venture with family members, now serve breakfast and lunch to local diners.

Apr 6th, 2025 👍 3307

The Grand Traverse County Sheriff’s Office resumed its 15-year search for Jacob Cabinaw using cold-case tools—authorities ask anyone with information to call as the investigation continues.

Apr 6th, 2025 👍 2378

On April 10 at 6 p.m., a hands-on hot sauce workshop named Too Hot to Handle DIY Hot Sauce will take place at Cultured Kombucha Co. Taproom — 3842 Jupiter Crescent Drive, where participants will learn about fermentation's health benefits while crafting sauces from mild to wild and pairing them with local tamales. The course costs $40.

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