News

This past Tuesday, on September 23, we received a boost for the Thompsonville Junction Trailhead Project, thanks to the incredible generosity of Cherryland Electric Cooperative and their partner, CoBank. On behalf of TARP, Chuck Kraus accepted two generous checks for $10,000 each at the Thompsonville Junction. Courtney Doyle, Cherryland’s Communications… Read More »

The Thompsonville Area Revitalization Project (TARP) is thrilled to announce a $15,000 donation from Herbert H and Barbara C Dow Foundation, Frankfort Michigan for the Thompsonville Junction Trailhead Project. Their organization supports a variety of causes, including the arts, higher education, health care, and faith-based initiatives. Its mission is to… Read More »

On Thursday, the Thompsonville Area Revitalization Project hit a major milestone for the new campground! AJ’s Excavating dug three 8-10 foot deep holes to conduct a crucial soil assessment for the future septic field. Representatives from the DNR Campground Division and the Benzie Leelanau Health Department were on site to… Read More »

What an incredible day it was in Thompsonville! We’re still basking in the glow of today’s groundbreaking ceremony for Phase One of the Thompsonville Junction Trailhead Project. The sun shone brightly, mirroring the clear excitement and optimism that filled the air. We want to extend our gratitude to everyone who… Read More »

The Thompsonville Area Revitalization Project (TARP) is proud to announce a groundbreaking ceremony for Phase One of the Thompsonville Junction Trailhead Project. This significant event will take place at 11am on Friday, July 11 at the historic Thompsonville Junction (Diamond Crossing) near the corner of Thompson Ave and Michigan Ave… Read More »

The Thompsonville Area Revitalization Project (TARP) Board of Directors is thrilled to announce a groundbreaking ceremony for TARP’s Thompsonville Junction Trailhead Project! This exciting event will take place on Friday, July 11, 2025, at 11 a.m. We’ll be gathering near Michigan Historic Marker #2335, right next to the historic Thompsonville… Read More »

This morning, our team of volunteers gave Lindy Road (from M-115 to Haze Road) a thorough cleanup! Their commitment to our community was clear from the impressive number of bags collected – more than we could even photograph. We also want to thank Crystal Mountain for providing easy and convenient… Read More »

Look at Thompson Ave shine! Our amazing TARP beautification team was hard at work today (May 30, 2025) cleaning up and planting all the sidewalk squares. Don’t those new flowers look fantastic? A huge shout-out to Crystal Mountain for donating all the beautiful blooms! And special thanks to Rob from… Read More »

Get ready to make downtown Thompsonville shine! The Thompsonville Area Revitalization Project (TARP) Beautification Committee is organizing our annual flower bed clean-up and planting, and we need your help. Mark your calendars: Flower Squares Clean-up: Wednesday, May 28 at 8am Flower Planting: Friday, May 30 at 8am Many hands make light… Read More »

Some exciting news is rolling in for the Thompsonville Area Revitalization Project (TARP)! We’re thrilled to announce that TARP has been awarded two significant grants: $10,000 from The DALMAC Fund, and $15,000 from the Biederman Foundation. The DALMAC Fund, known for its commitment to enhancing community biking experiences through innovative… Read More »