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Thursday, January 2nd, 2025
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Good morning, Traverse City. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 2nd of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The new $10-million Traverse City Senior Center is close to opening, offering expanded space and programming for the community after years of planning and construction. Traverse City Record-Eagle
- ➤ Grand Traverse County has experienced a significant population growth of 246% since 1970, contrasting with Michigan's slower state growth, while facing challenges such as an aging population, a housing shortage, and being the economic hub of northern lower Michigan. Traverse City Record-Eagle
- ➤ Shelly Charron advocates for rezoning to diversify housing types and meet the needs of varied lifestyles, addressing the limitations imposed by single-family zoning and promoting smaller, affordable homes. Traverse City Record-Eagle
- ➤ Michigan's Natural Resources Trust Fund board recommends six grants for developing parks and trails around Grand Traverse Bay, enhancing outdoor connectivity and recreation. Traverse City Record-Eagle
- ➤ The article highlights various community and business events in Michigan, including free home radon test kits, restaurant closures for renovation, museum tours, mental health classes, business webinars, Traverse City's recognition as a must-visit destination by the Wall Street Journal, utility workers' assistance after Hurricane Milton, federal webinars about employment, an access to capital workshop for businesses, a business awards gala, and a broadband program application announcement. Traverse City Record-Eagle
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Grand Traverse County Sheriff Michael Shea mitigated a staffing shortage by swearing in three new deputies trained through the Northwestern Michigan College Police Academy program. Traverse City Record-Eagle
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NCTA Grand Traverse Chapter Monthly Meeting: Geo-hiking Isle Royale
This monthly meeting will focus on the geological significance and hiking opportunities at Isle Royale National Park, highlighting the Midcontinent Rift's influence on the area.
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Winter 2025 Opening Reception at the Dennos Museum Center
The event features an opening reception for the Winter 2025 exhibitions, including the Northwest Regional Juried Exhibition, with opportunities to meet artists and enjoy refreshments.
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Weekly Worship Service at Watershed Church
The service includes connecting, singing, prayer, Scripture reading, and a message, along with a Kids' Church program for children.
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~ Seneca
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