TRAVERSE CITY — Many Traverse City residents choose to settle into the community for life. But some, you might say, overstay. Desirae Dine introduces us to the spirits of those who have lingered among us beyond their earthly departure.

For nine years, Dine has operated Haunted Traverse Tour Company. She connects folks to the spirits of the area’s dearly departed residents who refuse to move on. It’s a realm she has known since youth, having inherited the ability to perceive spirits from her great-grandmother Addie Belle, a witch of Kentucky hill country.

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