Monday, January 6th, 2025

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Good morning, Traverse City. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 6th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Peninsula Community Library and other institutions are hosting various events in January, including weekly threads groups, reading dogs, yoga classes, and a series of lectures and programs on topics ranging from mindfulness for better sleep to local history. Traverse City Record-Eagle
- ➤ Fred and Nancy Elmore, a couple from Suttons Bay, have dedicated their lives to community service, from installing solar panels at their church to creating sleeping mats for the homeless, showcasing how small acts of kindness can lead to significant community betterment. Traverse City Record-Eagle
- ➤ Traverse Area and Fife Lake Public Libraries offer rich January programs including story times, fitness sessions for seniors, a Medicare seminar, the 'Homeschool Discoveries' program, and the Grand Traverse Bay Area Stroke Club meeting, alongside a radon test kit initiative by the Grand Traverse County Health Department. Traverse City Record-Eagle
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Court proceedings to resume in the case against Nicholas Schram, charged with five felonies following a fatal crash that killed Samuel DeKuiper in Traverse City. Traverse City Record-Eagle
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ A Michigan ski hill faces operational challenges due to inconsistent snowfall, prompting a legislative push to expand federal loan access for winter-reliant businesses. Traverse City Record-Eagle
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Munson Healthcare and Northern Lakes Community Mental Health Authority are launching a Mental Health Crisis Center in Traverse City, offering 24/7 care and a range of services in phases through 2025. 9&10 News
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ A northern Michigan resident describes embracing winter through unique projects, currently hosting a 'TC Fireplace Reading Tournament' to enjoy local places with fireplaces. Traverse City Record-Eagle
SPORTS NEWS
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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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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.
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