Sunday, January 12th, 2025

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Good morning, Traverse City. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 12th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Cherry Bowl Drive-In Theatre in northern Michigan, a historic local landmark since 1953, has been purchased by Mindi Jarman to ensure it remains open. Traverse City Record-Eagle
- ➤ Traverse City hosts diverse community events including the Northwest Michigan Orchard & Vineyard Show, a food drive at Menards, streetscape improvements near the Union Street Bridge, a Detroit Lions tour event, and a charity hockey game, all happening in January and March. Traverse City Record-Eagle
- ➤ Local events including a self-guided wine tour, senior meals, Burns Night Supper, and various fundraisers and dinners provide community engagement opportunities with a focus on food, wine, and charity in early 2025. Traverse City Record-Eagle
- ➤ North Country Community Mental Health initiates a '30 Days of Kindness' campaign to encourage community acts of kindness, featuring activities like placing uplifting messages on rocks. UpNorthLive
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ David Michael Martin, involved in embezzling from a doctor, will stay jailed during his competency evaluation after seeking to retract his guilty plea. Traverse City Record-Eagle
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Traverse City is set to begin a $27 million roundabout project at the intersection of M-22, M-72 and Bay Street this March to improve traffic flow, with construction expected to conclude by mid-November. Traverse City Record-Eagle
- ➤ Traverse City Commissioners are considering a two-year extension of the downtown two-way street conversion pilot program to improve accessibility and mobility. UpNorthLive
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ High school teams across the region vie for dominance in the first week of Sports Overtime, with several securing significant victories. 9&10 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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