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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

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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.

    Sun, 2/2/25

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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.

    Wed, 2/19/25

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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.

    Fri, 2/21/25

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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.

    Sat, 2/22/25

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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.

    Sun, 2/23/25

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