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COAST GUARD: Hoax distress equals real stress for responders
TRAVERSE CITY — False distress calls, even if it’s not intentional, can stress rescue systems. The U.S. Coast Guard has received 187 false distress calls since October 2025, with three confirmed to be intentionally fake, according to a USCG statement. kAm%96 A6?2=EJ 7@C >2<:?8 2? :?E6?E:@?2= 72=D6 42== 42? 36 FA E@ `_ J62CD :? AC:D@? @C 2 7:?6k^Am kAmqFE vC68@CJ vCF33D[ H9@ H@C<D :? E96 vC62E {2<6D C68:@?
Traverse City is home to libraries of all kinds
TRAVERSE CITY — Does a library need to have books to be a library? Although historically a simple answer, libraries in the Traverse City region are offering an alternative. The Norte Clubhouse is a nonprofit organization that operates a bike library, where kids can borrow and ride bikes. Tyler Wituszynski is the bike librarian. He said that the library has more than 900 bikes checked out to the community.
COAST GUARD Hoax distress means real stress
TRAVERSE CITY — False distress calls, usually unintentional, can stress rescue systems. The U.S. Coast Guard has received 187 false distress calls since October 2025, with three confirmed to be intentionally fake, according to a USCG statement. The penalty for making an intentional false call can be up to 10 years in prison or a fine Gregory Grubbs works in the Great Lakes region for the US Coast Guard. Grubbs prefaced that false calls in general weren’t bad or malicious.
Coast Guard: Hoax distress means real stress
TRAVERSE CITY — False distress calls, usually unintentional, can stress rescue systems. The U.S. Coast Guard has received 187 false distress calls since October 2025, with three confirmed to be intentionally fake, according to a USCG statement. The penalty for making an intentional false call can be up to 10 years in prison or a fine Gregory Grubbs works in the Great Lakes region for the US Coast Guard. Grubbs prefaced that false calls in general weren’t bad or malicious.
Why we remember the Hiroshima atomic bombing
In Partnership With Wcmu Public Media And The Traverse City Record-Eagle On Aug. 6, 1945, 14-year-old Masayuki Nakano was at home when he heard a loud bang. Masayuki was living on an island in Japan called Hashira Island, or Hashirajima. Approximately 25 miles away, an atomic bomb was dropped on Hiroshima. kAmw6 =@DE 7C:6?5D 2>@?8 E96 f_[___ H9@ :?DE2?E=J A6C:D965] t?E:C6 72>:=:6D[ 7C:6?5 8C@FAD[ @77:46 3F:=5:?8D[ C6D:56?46D H6C6 H:A65 @FE @? :>A24E] %9@FD2?5D @7 4:G:=:2?
Why we remember the Hiroshima atomic bombing
In Partnership With Wcmu Public Media And The Traverse City Record-Eagle On Aug. 6, 1945, 14-year-old Masayuki Nakano was at home when he heard a loud bang. Masayuki was living on an island in Japan called Hashira Island, or Hashirajima. Approximately 25 miles away, an atomic bomb was dropped on Hiroshima. He lost friends among the 70,000 who instantly perished. Entire families, friend groups, office buildings, residences were wiped out on impact.
Traverse City elections go smoothly with three different ways to vote
The primary elections are normally the calmer version of elections. This year was even smoother in Traverse City. With three different ways to vote — absentee, in-person and early voting — the polls have not had to deal with many voters, nor their ballots. Erin Whiting was the chairperson of Precinct 9, which collected votes at Northwestern Michigan College. She said Tuesday had gone really smoothly.
Traverse City elections go smoothly with three different ways to vote
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Haley Stevens departs rally amid shouting influencer, cancels second event
Democratic Primary candidate Haley Stevens left her rally in Traverse City Friday after social media influencer and political activist Walter Masterson loudly questioned her association with the American Israeli Public Affairs Committee, also known as AIPAC. Stevens was talking to locals and community members when the influencer, with more than 5 million followers on TikTok and Instagram, showed up and boisterously interrogated the U.S. Senate candidate about her campaign funding.
Crashed party: Haley Stevens departs rally amid shouting influencer
TRAVERSE CITY — Democratic Primary candidate Haley Stevens left her rally in Traverse City after social media influencer and political activist Walter Masterson loudly questioned her association with the American Israeli Public Affairs Committee, also known as AIPAC. Stevens was talking to locals and community members when the influencer, with more than 5 million followers on TikTok and Instagram, showed up and boisterously interrogated the U.S. Senate candidate about her campaign funding.
Plan to expand: Three Mile Trail expansion to start 2027-29
TRAVERSE CITY — The Three Mile Trail in East Bay Township was created in 2006. The trail was planned an extension two years later. Two decades later, the plans for the extension may finally be implemented.
Plan to expand: Three Mile Trail expansion to start 2027-29
TRAVERSE CITY — The Three Mile Trail in East Bay Township was created in 2006. The trail was planned an extension two years later. Two decades later, the plans for the extension may finally be implemented. kAm%96 %C2G6CD6 pC62 #64C62E:@? 2?5 %C2?DA@CE2E:@? %C2:=D 2?5 t2DE q2J %@H?D9:A @77:4:2=D 9@DE65 2? @A6? 9@FD6 %F6D52J E@ D9@H42D6 E96 A=2?D 7@C E96 6IE6?D:@? @7 E96 %9C66 |:=6 %C2:= :?E@ t2DE q2J 2=@?8 E96 %9C66 |:=6–w2>>@?5 4@CC:5@C 2?5 E9C@F89 |:E496== rC66< |625@HDi %96 s@? 2?5 y6CCJ ~=6D@?
Plan to expand: Three Mile Trail expansion to start 2027-29
In Partnership With Wcmu Public Radio And The Traverse City Record-Eagle TRAVERSE CITY — The Three Mile Trail in East Bay Township was created in 2006. The trail was planned an extension two years later. kAm%H@ 564256D =2E6C[ E96 A=2?D 7@C E96 6IE6?D:@? >2J 7:?2==J 36 :>A=6>6?E65]k^Am kAm%96 %C2G6CD6 pC62 #64C62E:@? 2?5 %C2?DA@CE2E:@? %C2:=D 2?5 t2DE q2J %@H?D9:A @77:4:2=D 9@DE65 2? @A6? 9@FD6 %F6D52J E@ D9@H42D6 E96 A=2?D 7@C E96 6IE6?D:@?
Seven Santas in the summertime?
GRAWN — Despite being out of their usual season, a group of professional Santas had their monthly lunch together. They are part of the Michigan Association of Professional Santas, with about 600 members in total. Seven Santas gathered at Rico’s in Grawn on Tuesday to trade stories and their plans for the upcoming Christmas in July. “Saturday, I’ll be at Moomers from 1-4 for a Toys for Tots Christmas in July event, and then I’m going to Chain of Lake Campground that evening,” Greg Kaskie said.
77-year-old Elk Rapids man says he's now oldest to skydive in a wingsuit
CHARLEVOIX — The oldest male to skydive in a wingsuit, according to the Guinness World Record, was Thomas Conner, who was 67 when he jumped. Not anymore, according to Don Watkins. On Thursday, the 77-year-old Elk Rapids resident says he broke that record. Conner “did one wingsuit flight and was awarded the Guinness Record,” Watkins said, chuckling. “I do at least 40 a year, so this is an atrocity that’s not going to stand.” The Guinness folks will need to corroborate it, of course.
Seven Santas in the summertime?
GRAWN — Despite being out of their usual season, a group of professional Santas had their monthly lunch together. They are part of the Michigan Association of Professional Santas, with about 600 members in total. kAm$6G6? $2?E2D 82E96C65 2E #:4@’D :? vC2H? @? %F6D52J E@ EC256 DE@C:6D 2?5 E96:C A=2?D 7@C E96 FA4@>:?8 r9C:DE>2D :? yF=J]k^Am kAm“$2EFC52J[ x’== 36 2E |@@>6CD 7C@> `\c 7@C 2 %@JD 7@C %@ED r9C:DE>2D :? yF=J 6G6?E[ 2?5 E96? x’> 8@:?8 E@ r92:?
77-year-old Elk Rapids man says he's now oldest to skydive in a wingsuit
CHARLEVOIX — The oldest male to skydive in a wingsuit, according to the Guinness World Record, was Thomas Conner, who was 67 when he jumped. Not anymore, according to Don Watkins. kAm~? %9FCD52J[ E96 ff\J62C\@=5 t=< #2A:5D C6D:56?E D2JD 96 3C@<6 E92E C64@C5]k^Am kAmr@??6C “5:5 @?6 H:?8DF:E 7=:89E 2?5 H2D 2H2C565 E96 vF:??6DD #64@C5[” (2E<:?D D2:5[ 49F4<=:?8] “x 5@ 2E =62DE c_ 2 J62C[ D@ E9:D :D 2?
WORLD RECORD: 77-year-old Elk Rapids man oldest to skydive in a wingsuit
CHARLEVOIX — The oldest male to skydive in a wingsuit, according to the Guinness World Record, was Thomas Conner, who was 67 when he jumped. Not anymore, according to Don Watkins. kAm~? %9FCD52J[ E96 ff\J62C\@=5 t=< #2A:5D C6D:56?E D2JD 96 3C@<6 E92E C64@C5]k^Am kAmr@??6C “5:5 @?6 H:?8DF:E 7=:89E 2?5 H2D 2H2C565 E96 vF:??6DD #64@C5[” (2E<:?D D2:5[ 49F4<=:?8] “x 5@ 2E =62DE c_ 2 J62C[ D@ E9:D :D 2?
Check out libraries of all kinds
TRAVERSE CITY — Does a library need to have books to be a library? Although historically a simple answer, libraries in the Traverse City region are offering an alternative. kAm%96 }@CE6 r=F39@FD6 :D 2 ?@?AC@7:E @C82?:K2E:@? E92E @A6C2E6D 2 3:<6 =:3C2CJ[ H96C6 <:5D 42? 3@CC@H 2?5 C:56 3:<6D]k^Am kAm%J=6C (:EFDKJ?D<: :D E96 3:<6 =:3C2C:2?] w6 D2:5 E92E E96 =:3C2CJ 92D >@C6 E92? h__ 3:<6D 4964<65 @FE E@ E96 4@>>F?:EJ]k^Am kAm“{@42= <:5D 42?
State police father-son duo work first, last patrol together
TRAVERSE CITY — Michigan State Police Trooper Merrek de Castro walked with his patrol partner for that shift, heading back to his patrol car through the smog on Cass Road. As both got back in the car, his partner’s hat hit the roof. Merrek advised the officer that he could take off that hat before he gets in. Merrek wasn’t teaching an apprentice. He was talking to his dad on his last patrol shift.
State police father-son duo work first, last patrol together
TRAVERSE CITY — Michigan State Police Trooper Merrek de Castro walked with his patrol partner for that shift, heading back to his patrol car through the smog on Cass Road. As both got back in the car, his partner’s hat hit the roof. Merrek advised the officer that he could take off that hat before he gets in. kAm|6CC6< H2D?’E E6249:?8 2? 2AAC6?E:46] w6 H2D E2=<:?8 E@ 9:D 525 @? 9:D =2DE A2EC@= D9:7E]k^Am kAm{E] |:4926= 56 r2DEC@[ H9@ 92D H@C<65 H:E9 E96 DE2E6 A@=:46 7@C >@C6 E92?
We're having a heat wave: Tips and tricks to stay cool during high temps
TRAVERSE CITY — With the dog days of summer in full swing, many people are at risk now from heat-related illness. Heat exhaustion and heat stroke are two major signs of the impact of high temperatures, according to Emily Mueller of Munson Healthcare. Mueller works as a physician’s assistant at the Cadillac urgent care facility.
We're having a heat wave: Tips and tricks to stay cool during high temps
TRAVERSE CITY — With the dog days of summer in full swing, many people are at risk now from heat-related illness. Heat exhaustion and heat stroke are two major signs of the impact of high temperatures, according to Emily Mueller of Munson Healthcare. Mueller works as a physician’s assistant at the Cadillac urgent care facility.
National Cherry Festival brings back milk carton boat race
TRAVERSE CITY — The National Cherry Festival is celebrating its 100th anniversary — and bringing back a competition that hasn’t been around for more than a quarter of a century. The Milk Carton Boat Regatta is a competition to create boats with milk cartons, orange juice cartons and water jugs. The boat must be under 10 feet long and 10 feet wide. After the boat is built, participants race the boat to the finish line.
National Cherry Festival collaborates with Anishinaabe tribe for powwow performance
TRAVERSE CITY — With the 100th National Cherry Festival happening this week in Traverse City, cultures from all around the Grand Traverse region are coming together. One culture showcased on Tuesday was that of the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa & Chippewa Indians. They organized a Jingtamuk performance, more commonly known as a powwow. Jesse Ward, a representative of Leelanau Sands Casino and the Grand Traverse Band Economic Development Corporation, helped coordinate the powwow.
Milk carton boat race returns after 25 years
TRAVERSE CITY — The National Cherry Festival is celebrating its 100th anniversary — and bringing back a competition that hasn’t been around formore than a quarter of a century. The Milk Carton Boat Regatta is a competition to create boats with milk cartons, orange juice cartons and water jugs. The boat must be under 10 feet long and 10 feet wide.
National Cherry Festival collaborates with Anishinaabe tribe for powwow performance
TRAVERSE CITY — With the 100th National Cherry Festival happening this week in Traverse City, cultures from all around the Grand Traverse region are coming together. One culture showcased on Tuesday was that of the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa & Chippewa Indians. They organized a Jingtamuk performance, more commonly known as a powwow.
Northern Michigan soccer fans show dedication, growth, even in stormy watch party
TRAVERSE CITY — Even with the closest World Cup venue to Traverse City in Canada, soccer fans in the city showed out and supported the U.S. men’s national team in their matchup against Bosnia and Herzegovina. The Little Fleet hosted an outdoor watch party with screens inside and outside the bar. Despite some heavy rain, thunderstorms, and heat, the bar was packed with triple-digit supporters. They came from all over the country and they were there to watch the game.
WORLD CUP Local soccer fans show dedication, growth, even in stormy watch party
TRAVERSE CITY — Even with the closest World Cup venue to Traverse City in Canada, soccer fans in the city showed out and supported the U.S men’s national team in their matchup against Bosnia and Herzegovina. The Little Fleet hosted an outdoor watch party with screens inside and outside the bar. kAms6DA:E6 D@>6 962GJ C2:?[ E9F?56CDE@C>D[ 2?5 962E[ E96 32C H2D A24<65 H:E9 EC:A=6\5:8:E DFAA@CE6CD]k^Am kAm%96J 42>6 7C@> 2== @G6C E96 4@F?ECJ 2?5 E96J H6C6 E96C6 E@ H2E49 E96 82>6]k^Am kAm~?6 72?
Thunderstorms hit northern Michigan with power outages to start July
After thunderstorms hit Michigan at the start of July, tens of thousands of households are without electricity. Over 15,000 are still offline statewide according to poweroutage.us. Great Lakes Energy posted on its Facebook page that it has "crews and contractors responding and working to restore power as safely and quickly as possible." Their post said that they are seeing most of their outages in Kalkaska and Antrim counties.
ACT 166 Veterans' cemetery lags after legislation
GRAYLING — In 2022, Public Act 166 passed, which approved the funding for northern Michigan’s only veterans cemetery. All that needed to be done to start construction was to find suitable land that spanned at least 100 acres. kAmu@FC J62CD =2E6C[ E96 46>6E6CJ’D =@42E:@? C6>2:?D FA :? E96 2:C]k^Am kAm#6E:C65 r@=@?6= (2J?6 z@AA2[ 2 vC2J=:?8 G6E6C2?[ :D ECJ:?8 E@ >@G6 E9:?8D 2=@?8] w6 D2:5 |:49:82?[ 4@>A2C65 E@ @E96C DE2E6D[ =28D[ 2D FDF2==J G6E6C2?D 46>6E6C:6D 2C6 @A6? :?
ACT 166 Veterans cemetery lags after legislation
GRAYLING — In 2022, Public Act 166 passed, which approved the funding for northern Michigan’s only veterans cemetery. All that needed to be done to start construction was to find suitable land that spanned at least 100 acres. kAmu@FC J62CD =2E6C[ E96 46>6E6CJ’D =@42E:@? C6>2:?D FA :? E96 2:C]k^Am kAm#6E] r@=@?6= (2J?6 z@AA2[ 2 vC2J=:?8 G6E6C2?[ :D ECJ:?8 E@ >@G6 E9:?8D 2=@?8] |:49:82?[ 4@>A2C65 E@ @E96C DE2E6D[ =28D[ 2D FDF2==J G6E6C2?D 46>6E6C:6D 2C6 @A6? :?
Gen Z World Cup review: The good, the bad, the ugly
In 1994, the United States was the sole host of the World Cup. That World Cup had a plethora of memorable moments. Unfortunately, like many in my generation, I don’t know what those moments are, as I wasn’t born for another 11 years. I do know that the United States Men’s National Team played in Michigan at the old Pontiac Silverdome. However, 32 years and seven World Cups later, the world’s game is back in the States, along with their North American neighbors, Mexico and Canada.
Dream Team Northern Michigan hosts first all-star game for kids with disabilities
TRAVERSE CITY — This past Saturday, the Dream Team faced the West Michigan Miracle League and the Miracle League of Mid-Michigan in Traverse City for its first all-star game. The game was made up entirely of players with disabilities. For many years, kids with disabilities who wanted to play baseball after Little League were without options. kAmw@H6G6C[ `` J62CD 28@[ s2J?2 #J2? 7@F?565 E96 sC62> %62> @7 }@CE96C? |:49:82?
Gen Z World Cup review: The good, the bad, the ugly
In 1994, the United States was the sole host of the World Cup. That World Cup had a plethora of memorable moments. Unfortunately, like many in my generation, I don’t know what those moments are, as I wasn’t born for another 11 years. I do know that the United States Men’s National Team played in Michigan at the old Pontiac Silverdome. kAmw@H6G6C[ ba J62CD 2?5 D6G6? (@C=5 rFAD =2E6C[ E96 H@C=5’D 82>6 :D 324< :? E96 $E2E6D[ 2=@?8 H:E9 E96:C }@CE9 p>6C:42?
Petoskey steel drum band heads to 'Cradle of Liberty' for the 250th
PETOSKEY — Over the last 30 years, students at Petoskey High School have had the opportunity to play the steel drum while touring the country. Now, the band of more than 40 students is practicing for their latest performance on July 3, when they travel to Philadelphia for the first time to perform in the semi-quincentennial Fourth of July parade. kAmpD E96J AC24E:46[ DEF56?ED 9:E E96 5CF>[ 2=D@ <?@H? 2D 2 DE66= A2?[ H:E9 >2==6ED[ 4C62E:?8 2? 649@ H:E9:? E96 :?DECF>6?E] %96 D@F?5 @7 2 DE66= 5CF> 42?
Traverse City airport to collaborate with US Coast Guard for drone testing
TRAVERSE CITY — The Cherry Capital Airport will collaborate with the U.S. Coast Guard to conduct a week of drone testing at Camp Grayling later this summer. The Coast Guard presented the collaboration at the Northwest Regional Airport Authority’s regular meeting Tuesday. With public concern about what drones may mean for personal privacy, Commanding Officer U.S. Coast Guard Air Station Ryan Hawn said they will be as transparent as possible.
FUTURE OF WORK: Grand Traverse region chooses remote setup
TRAVERSE CITY — Working remotely is the arrangement most preferred by employees in the Grand Traverse region, a new survey by Networks Northwest shows. Networks Northwest CEO Janie McNabb presented the survey results during a panel discussion last Wednesday that was hosted by local economic development group Traverse Connect. kAm$FCG6J 7665324< :?5:42E65 E92E cb A6C46?E @7 E96 >@C6 E92?
Traverse City airport to collaborate with U.S Coast Guard for drone testing
TRAVERSE CITY — The Cherry Capital Airport will collaborate with the U.S. Coast Guard to conduct a week of drone testing at Camp Grayling later this summer. The Coast Guard presented the collaboration at the Northwest Regional Airport Authority’s regular meeting Tuesday. kAm(:E9 AF3=:4 4@?46C? 23@FE H92E 5C@?6D >2J >62? 7@C A6CD@?2= AC:G24J[ r@>>2?5:?8 ~77:46C &]$] r@2DE vF2C5 p:C $E2E:@? #J2? w2H?
TRAVERSE CITY: Revised tax plan gets go-ahead from DDA
TRAVERSE CITY — The Traverse City Downtown Development Authority voted Friday to approve a new Tax Increment Financing plan that will amend and extend the original TIF-97 plan. Their action — dubbed “Infrastructure First TIF Plan” – will now go to the city commissioners. Commissioners will need to wrap up their review of the TIF plan by late July in order to make state filing deadlines for the Nov. 3 ballot. kAm%96?
Revised tax plan gets go-ahead from Traverse City DDA
TRAVERSE CITY - The Traverse City Downtown Development Authority voted Friday to approve a new Tax Increment Financing plan that will amend and extend the original TIF-97 plan. Their action - dubbed "Infrastructure First TIF Plan" – will now go to the city commissioners. Commissioners will need to wrap up their review of the TIF plan by late July in order to make state filing deadlines for the Nov. 3 ballot. Then it will be up to the voters to decide, as mandated by the city charter.
Traverse City: Damage limited in record-breaking flood by 'someday' investment
TRAVERSE CITY — The region experienced record-breaking water levels — but Traverse City’s sewage and water infrastructure held the damage to a minimum, officials reported Monday in a study session with city commissioners. “I think it helps us sleep better, and it helps drive us to look for the next big thing that could prevent the next occurrence,” Project manager for Jacobs Engineering Mark Huggard said. Jacobs Engineering operates the wastewater treatment facility for Traverse City.
City: Damage limited in record-breaking flood by 'someday' investment
TRAVERSE CITY — The region experienced record-breaking water levels — but Traverse City's sewage and water infrastructure held the damage to a minimum, officials reported Monday in a study session with city commissioners. “I think it helps us sleep better, and it helps drive us to look for the next big thing that could prevent the next occurrence,” Project manager for Jacobs Engineering Mark Huggard said.
Lucky No. 13: Final families complete New Waves homes project in Traverse City area
TRAVERSE CITY — The last two families crossed the threshold to complete the New Waves Community Housing Project of 13 single-family homes. Partner organizations, Habitat for Humanity Grand Traverse Region and New Waves United Church of Christ, welcomed the families Wednesday with a ceremony for new homeowners and gifts of quilts, embroidery and Bibles. The families, the Kamps and the Dugans, shared their struggles and dreams on the road to homeownership.
Munson Healthcare: Drone-testing program delayed when partner company leaves
TRAVERSE CITY — In January, the plan for the Medical Drone Delivery Pilot Project was to test-fly drones in May. However, coming into June, the drones have yet to fully take flight. The project is being worked on by multiple collaborating companies, including Munson Healthcare, BlueFlite, Central Michigan University, Traverse Connect and DroneUp. Tracy Cleveland, vice president for the supply chain at Munson, said the delay in tests is because a partner company is leaving.
Construction starts on new NICU facility in Traverse City
TRAVERSE CITY — Construction on a new neonatal intensive care unit is a long time coming, but no less important to regional families with babies experiencing difficulties in their first days. Munson Healthcare officials hosted a groundbreaking event and turned shovels Thursday afternoon on a project that will replace Munson’s current NICU, which will operate until construction is complete.
MUNSON HEALTHCARE Construction starts on new NICU
TRAVERSE CITY — Construction on a new neonatal intensive care unit is a long time coming, but no less important to regional families with babies experiencing difficulties in their first days. Munson Healthcare officials hosted a celebratory event and broke ground Thursday afternoon on a project that will replace Munson’s current NICU, which will operate until construction is complete. kAm%96 ?6@?2E2= :?E6?D:G6 42C6 F?:E[ <?@H? 2D 2? }xr&[ :D E96 @?=J @?6 ?@CE9 @7 &]$] `_[ 2?5 :D A2CE @7 |F?D@?
Navigating the field
By Noah Henson and Chance Hamilton and Bar Belian | Published 18 minutes ago Central Michigan Athletic Director Amy Folan gives a speech during the award ceremony at the Maroon and Gold Gala, at McGuirk Arena, Monday, April 28, 2025. (CM-Life | Mark Hoover) Of the five Division I competitors in Michigan, Central Michigan spends the least money on athletics and stands as one of two schools in the state, along with Eastern Michigan, that have not won a national title in the last 25 years.
To AI or not to AI: CMU says 'we do'
By Ava Harmon and Bar Belian | Published < 1 minute ago Artificial intelligence has been a polarizing topic since its inception, and institutions have been debating whether to embrace or ditch it. Central Michigan University seems to be doing the former. CMU is learning more about the world of AI and how it can be better used on campus by students, faculty and staff.
‘We’ll always be asking for forgiveness’ says former mayor Cynthia Kilmer
Central Michigan University and local historians explain the history of Mount Pleasant By Lauren Rice and Bar Belian | Published 3 hours ago It is possible to say that the Mount Pleasant area began with the acquisition of a large plot of land by a man named David Ward. But that’s not the full story. “This town was founded on corruption,” local historian, former mayor and city commissioner Cynthia Kilmer said.
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