Wednesday, January 15th, 2025

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Good morning, Traverse City. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 15th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Munson Healthcare donates $100,000 to Traverse City's Safe Harbor to enable its transition from a seasonal to a year-round homeless shelter. Traverse City Record-Eagle
- ➤ Traverse City's DDA engages residents for input on designing Rotary Square to ensure it serves the community's needs, with a conceptual design expected by June 2025. 9&10 News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Long Lake Elementary School in Grand Traverse County is addressing parent concerns by planning improvements to reduce congestion during pickup and dropoff times. UpNorthLive
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is using $8.5 million from federal relief funds to improve facilities and access at Keith J. Charters Traverse City State Park. 9&10 News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Grand Traverse County Board of Commissioners plans to create a work group to strategically allocate $5.7 million from the national opioid settlement for drug abatement efforts over the next 6-12 years. Traverse City Record-Eagle
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Grand Traverse County Health Department offers free home radon test kits with a food donation for National Radon Action Month to prevent lung cancer. UpNorthLive
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Detroit Lions' 'We Want More' tour, promoting postseason celebration, stops in Traverse City for a free fan event at Lil Bo. UpNorthLive
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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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