Friday, March 7th, 2025

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Good morning, Traverse City. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 7th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Traverse City schools entered 'secure mode' following reports of a strange noise, later attributed to fireworks or tree trimming by police. Traverse City Record-Eagle
- ➤ Spl/Sgt. Jerry Hilborn was honored with the Richard H. Austin Long-Term Service Award for his 21-year career as a traffic crash reconstructionist at the Michigan Traffic Safety Summit. UpNorthLive
- ➤ The Traverse Area District Library in Grand Traverse County, Michigan, is celebrating National Reading Month by hosting March Book Madness and various inclusive activities for all ages, with a variety of events including voting for favorite books, staycations with story times and more. UpNorthLive
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Traverse City Area Public Schools’ Board is seeking community feedback through surveys to shape its strategic plan. Traverse City Record-Eagle
- ➤ A free micro-fiction class for 7th to 12th-grade students is being offered over spring break by the National Writers Series, focusing on teaching the art of 50-word storytelling. UpNorthLive
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Traverse City's planning commissioners vote 7-1 to recommend a zoning amendment allowing up to four dwellings per lot in two-family residential districts. Traverse City Record-Eagle
- ➤ Grand Traverse County Jail expands its medical services to include 24-hour onsite coverage, aiming to improve response times and reduce costs, with unanimous approval from county commissioners. UpNorthLive
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Winter Warm-Up Fest
A family-friendly winter festival featuring live music, exclusive tastings, hot cocktails, and yard games at Traverse City Whiskey Co.
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2025 Biosolids Conference in Traverse City
The 2025 Biosolids Conference offers continuing education opportunities for wastewater management professionals, featuring presentations and discussions in Traverse City.
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Peter Madcat Ruth's C.A.R.Ma. Quartet Performance
The C.A.R.Ma. Quartet showcases veteran Michigan musicians, including Grammy winner Peter Madcat Ruth, performing a diverse blend of traditional and improvisational music.
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Julian Lage Live Performance
Renowned guitarist Julian Lage will perform an early show at The Alluvion, showcasing his exceptional improvisational skills.
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Rebound Control, Puck Handling and Power Skating Clinic
10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. — Centre Ice Arena — Entry Fee Required — Sharpen your goaltending skills with specialized drills focusing on rebound control and puck handling.
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Wine Tasting for Singles: Traverse City Tour
Sunset Wine Tour — All evening — Traverse City, MI — Ticket costs may vary — Sip exquisite wines from local vineyards while enjoying stunning bay views and making new connections.
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Up North Lake and Cottage Show
12-6 p.m. — Traverse City Civic Center Skate Park — Admission fees may apply — Explore over 100 exhibitors offering everything for home improvement dreams.
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