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Traverse City
Sunday, March 8th, 2026
Good morning, Traverse City. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 8th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On Thursday, Bryan Morse (a level-2 operating engineer at Azuria Water Solutions) used a launcher to seal cracked sewer mains under Traverse City's streets at Bay Street without digging up the pavement. Traverse City Record-Eagle
- ➤ Nonprofit 22 2 None will host its 'Fight the Fight' Fundraiser on March 10 at Twin Birch Golf Club & Restaurant in Kalkaska from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. to support free veteran programs, including funding for Belay My Last Barracks in South Boardman. 9&10 News
- ➤ Garland Street between Hall and Union will be closed to through traffic from Monday, Mar. 9 until 5 p.m. on Mar. 20 as work takes place next to a new hotel, with the south sidewalk remaining open and the north side closed. Traverse City Record-Eagle
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ 7 Bells LLC plans to convert a former bank at the northeast corner of highways into a new Taco Bell with drive-through service. The proposal is causing concerns in the community along U.S.-31 and Acme Road. Traverse City Record-Eagle
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Great Lakes Children’s Museum opened Shipwreck at Curiosity Bay, an interactive exhibit at Curiosity Place inside Grand Traverse Mall, on Mar. 5 to let families explore Great Lakes shipwrecks through play and learn about STEM and maritime history. 9&10 News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Traverse Area Public Schools Board of Education will discuss $17.2 million for a new Afterschool Clubhouse and Multi-Purpose Fieldhouse at a Monday evening meeting, including a 9.28% construction contingency funded by donations + 2018 capital bond funds. Traverse City Record-Eagle
- ➤ Publishers and educators in Traverse City discussed how AI tools are changing writing methods. They explained that as AI helps answer search queries and generate ideas, the industry is exploring ways to keep writing a human art. Traverse City Record-Eagle
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Jacobs from the Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant reported that a study on hydrogen sulfide odor is up for discussion—finding that parts-per-billion levels can cause a nuisance compared with the much higher typical measurements at the plant. Traverse City Record-Eagle
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Michigan's top military leader said state defense strategies are set to boost economic prospects. Army Maj. Gen. Paul D. Rogers delivered a keynote address at the Northern Michigan Defense Conference held at Northwestern Michigan College’s Hagerty Center this week. Traverse City Record-Eagle
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Fifth Third Bank Leapin' Leprechaun 5k
1-2 p.m. — Lake Ave, Traverse City, MI — Registration fee — Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with a festive 5k race benefiting the NICU at Munson Medical Center.
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Shakespeare Festival at the Village
1-5 p.m. — The Village at Grand Traverse Commons — Free entry — Experience bite-sized Shakespeare performances interspersed with local food and drink in a historic setting.
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Aerie x Folgarelli's Taste of South Africa
Four-course wine dinner — Evening — Grand Traverse Resort and Spa — Ticketed event — Celebrate the bold flavors and heritage of South African cuisine paired with Babylonstoren wines.
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The Lords of 52nd Street Live Performance
8-9 p.m. — Leelanau Sands Casino & Lodge — Ticket prices vary — Experience the original band behind Billy Joel’s biggest hits in a high-energy live concert.
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Spring Break at the Museum
11 AM – 4 PM — Dennos Museum Center — Kids are free with adults — Enjoy a Spring Break adventure with a family scavenger hunt and prizes.
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Easter Brunch Celebration
10 AM - 3 PM — Aerie Restaurant & Lounge — Adults $58, Children $18 — Indulge in a delightful brunch feast with family and friends this Easter Sunday.
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