Monday, January 27th, 2025

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Good morning, Traverse City. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 27th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Two Methodist churches in Traverse City are contemplating a merger due to increased maintenance costs and reduced attendance, with a congregation vote expected as early as spring. Traverse City Record-Eagle
- ➤ The Community Cares Coalition is gathering support to overcome zoning hurdles for a new, year-round homeless shelter in Traverse City, aiming to consolidate services and partner with local organizations. Traverse City Record-Eagle
- ➤ The Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians reacquired 187 acres of ancestral land near Northport, planning to restore its natural habitat with the aid of a $6.53 million grant and community partnerships. Traverse City Record-Eagle
- ➤ The Crystal Shores Casino, operated by the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians, officially opened in Benzie County, featuring slots and bingo, and marking the tribe's third casino in Michigan. UpNorthLive
- ➤ Team Bob's Heating, Cooling, and Plumbing experiences a surge in frozen pipe calls in Traverse City due to an artic freeze. UpNorthLive
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Chateau Chantal in Traverse City, Michigan, celebrated its seventh annual Ice Wine Harvest Festival, featuring vineyard and cellar tours, and highlighting the unique process of making ice wine from grapes frozen on the vine. UpNorthLive
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Grand Traverse County Board of Commissioners is deliberating on updating its ethics code to include enforceable sanctions against elected officials following recent controversies. Traverse City Record-Eagle
- ➤ The U.S. Coast Guard Air Station Traverse City team honed their rescue skills in a snowy environment to ensure mission readiness. UpNorthLive
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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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