Friday, January 24th, 2025

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Good morning, Traverse City. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 24th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Winterfest at the Grand Traverse County Civic Center offers outdoor fun with activities like snowshoeing and a snowball slingshot, free for the community. UpNorthLive
- ➤ Traverse City commissioners unanimously approved a proposal by Veterans for Peace Chapter 50 to build a peace monument on city parkland, marking a significant step forward in the project's progress. Traverse City Record-Eagle
- ➤ Traverse City's West and Central high schools faced off in a hockey game to raise funds for the TCAPS Student Support Network, with West winning 3-2 while promoting student assistance and hope. 9&10 News
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Manistee County Sheriff's deputy was charged with child abuse and domestic violence, placed on unpaid leave pending investigation. Traverse City Record-Eagle
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Northwest Regional Airport Authority board re-elected its chair and vice-chair, appointed key positions, planned a terminal expansion at Cherry Capital Airport, and approved new air service and auditing contracts. Traverse City Record-Eagle
- ➤ Traverse City planning commissioners are deliberating on introducing more stringent limits on short-term rentals to manage their proliferation, contemplating methods that include hard caps and percentage limits in specific zoning districts. Traverse City Record-Eagle
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Munson Healthcare collaborates with Harm Reduction Michigan and the HRSA to install naloxone distribution boxes across the region, while Michigan State University Extension offers a free mindfulness website, and Cherryland Cares awards grants to local nonprofits. Traverse City Record-Eagle
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Grand Traverse Pie Company offers a free slice of apple or cherry crumb pie with any purchase to celebrate National Pie Day. 9&10 News
SPORTS NEWS
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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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Weekly Fun Run at Bubba's
A community-friendly fun run at Bubba's offers mapped 3 and 5-mile routes for runners of all paces, encouraging social interaction and family participation.
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Lakeland PTO Chili Delight and Auction Night
The Lakeland PTO hosts a community-focused evening featuring a chili and soup cook-off, live auction, and games to support local teachers and staff.
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TCTC Community Fun Run
A community-run event welcoming participants of all paces and distances, starting with warm-ups before the run.
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NMC Children's Choirs 2025 Winter Concert
The NMC Children's Choirs will present their Winter Concert at Lars Hockstad Auditorium, showcasing choral music under the direction of experienced directors.
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