Wednesday, January 29th, 2025

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Good morning, Traverse City. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 29th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Grand Traverse Regional Community Foundation distributed $3.7 million in grants and scholarships for education and community development in 2024, notably contributing to diversity, equity, inclusion, and local news revitalization efforts. 9&10 News
- ➤ Grand Traverse County discusses enhancing support for homelessness with proposals for year-round shelter operations and consolidated services. 9&10 News
- ➤ The Traverse City Golf and Country Club raised $93,000 for the Mid-Michigan Honor Flight, enabling veterans to visit D.C. memorials at no cost, marking a $50,000 increase from the previous year. 9&10 News
- ➤ The Grand Traverse Sheriff's Office is requesting public assistance to identify a man related to a Menards incident, urging contact with Deputy Bankey. UpNorthLive
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Eric Aschim of Cedar, Michigan, pleaded guilty to assault and domestic assault charges after unlawfully imprisoning a woman for days; certain charges will be dropped at sentencing. UpNorthLive
- ➤ The Benzie County Prosecuting Attorney's Office is reviewing evidence in a sexual assault investigation involving Grand Traverse County Commissioner Rob Hentschel, following a transfer from the Michigan Attorney General's Office to avoid conflict of interest. UpNorthLive
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Samantha Brown's 'Places to Love' will premiere an episode highlighting Traverse City's attractions, local food, and wine scene on February 18, with the event hosted at the City Opera House. 9&10 News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Northwestern Michigan College expands its aviation program by investing $3.6 million in up to five new and used aircraft to train more pilot students annually. Traverse City Record-Eagle
SPORTS NEWS
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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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