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Traverse City
Friday, February 6th, 2026
Good morning, Traverse City. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 6th of February.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ King Orchards, a family farm in Antrim County, makes 1.2 million pounds of apples from 300 acres and ships fresh produce to 48 states. Owner Jack King said the farm now also sells frozen cherries and strawberries (thanks to Michigan’s good growing weather). UpNorthLive
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Scott O’Dell, an aviation maintenance teacher (Northwest Education Services Career Tech Center) was honored as New Teacher of the Year by the Michigan Association for Career and Technical Education on Jan. 27 at the Michigan Career Education Conference in Grand Rapids. Traverse City Record-Eagle
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Michigan Department of Natural Resources purchased Black River Ranch for $18 million from a privately owned hunting club on Feb. 5. The deal covers over 8,000 acres in Pigeon River State Forest to protect wildlife habitat for elk, black bears and bobcats. UpNorthLive
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Cherry Capital Airport officials are preparing a terminal expansion set to begin this spring. The project, financed by a state‑approved revenue bond sale of up to $71 million, will move to bonding and bidding in the coming weeks. Traverse City Record-Eagle
- ➤ The Antrim County Sheriff’s Office is asking for volunteers to help comfort and assist victims today in Bellaire — community members are encouraged to contact local authorities for details. Traverse City Record-Eagle
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The weekly ice fishing report resumed on Feb. 5 using creel clerks at select locations - additional sites will be added in March as more reports are available. Traverse City Record-Eagle
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Tai Chi with Josh
12-1 p.m. — East Bay Branch Library — Free entry — Discover the gentle art of Tai Chi in a community-friendly setting.
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Alluvion Jazz Series: Bill Sears Quintet
7-9:30 p.m. — The Alluvion — Ticket info available — Experience a deep jazz night featuring the phenomenal Bill Sears and his quintet.
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Antrim Writers Series - Poetry Writing Workshop
1-3 p.m. — Grass River Natural Area — $10 — Experiment with words during an engaging poetry workshop with Teresa Scollon.
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Puppy Pals LIVE
2-4 p.m. — City Opera House — Family-friendly fun — Enjoy an action-packed show featuring rescued dogs performing spectacular stunts.
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Light the Darkness: A Midwinter Festival of Art
5-7 p.m. — City Opera House — Free entry — Experience a vibrant marketplace of creativity with juried artistry and live performances.
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Candlelight Concert: Coldplay & Imagine Dragons
6:30-7:30 p.m. — Kirkbride Hall — Ticket prices vary — Experience a magical evening of music by Coldplay and Imagine Dragons performed by a talented string quartet under candlelight.
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5th Grade HB Elite Boys Tryout
5:00 – 6:15 p.m. — Rajkovich Physical Education Center — $20 — Showcase your skills at the first unified youth basketball development program in Northern Michigan.
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An Evening with Anna Quindlen featuring 'More Than Enough'
2:00 – 3:30 PM — Traverse City Central High School — Cost information not provided — Explore themes of love, hope, and friendship in Anna Quindlen's latest novel during this engaging event.
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