Good morning, Traverse City.

The Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians, with the help of New Community Vision and donors, secured the purchase of the former Timber Shores campground in Northport for conservation and community benefit.

Northern Michigan hospitals in Traverse City and Cadillac welcomed the first babies of 2025, including a son to the head of the emergency department and his psychiatrist wife.

Traverse City's Cherry-T Ball Drop event on New Year's Eve successfully raised $15,000 for the Project Feed the Kids charity.

A 53-year-old woman was arrested in Traverse City for making terrorism threats against a couple attending the CherryT Bowl Drop on New Year's Eve.

Grand Traverse County Correctional Facility introduces new leadership and actively seeks to hire new staff amid challenges in filling positions, with innovative roles like diversion/discharge planner to reduce recidivism.

The Grand Traverse Bay YMCA in Traverse City offers diverse programs to support New Year's fitness resolutions.

Northern Michigan ski resorts, such as Caberfae Peaks, continue to attract winter sport enthusiasts despite occasional warm weather due to effective snowmaking efforts.

Scuba North in Grand Traverse Bay celebrates the New Year with a diving event open to both experienced and new divers, marking a 50-year tradition of embracing winter.

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.

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.

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.

Hollywood Revisited: A Musical Tribute to Tinseltown Classics

This musical revue features a spectacular display of costumes from iconic Hollywood films, enhanced by music that defined the era.