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Friday, March 14th, 2025
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Good morning, Traverse City. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 14th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A plant parent houseplant swap will take place on March 15 from 1–3 at Cultured Kombucha Co. Taproom where visitors must bring a healthy plant to exchange and can shop for upcycled gardening goods – including planters and accessories – while enjoying kombucha. Traverse City Record-Eagle
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A traffic stop on Parsons Road and Three Mile Road on Wednesday morning led Traverse City police to execute a search warrant at a motel—after stopping a 32-year-old man driving on a suspended license. Traverse City Record-Eagle
- ➤ Several Police K9s in Grand Traverse County are training at Interlochen Arts Academy—preparing for their annual certification this Saturday by practicing odor detection for drugs and bombs, tracking, and apprehension work. UpNorthLive
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Grand Traverse County board members met Wednesday to study how to spend millions from opioid settlement funds and plan financing for the $112 million TVC terminal expansion. Board member Darryl Nelson called for an objective process (a standardized method) for disbursing money from national opioid lawsuits. Traverse City Record-Eagle
- ➤ Grand Traverse County has launched a free citizen reporter app that lets drivers report potholes and road hazards by sending exact locations and a photo—this tool feeds work orders straight to crews. The Road Commission expects the app to speed up repairs and track trends during the spring thaw. UpNorthLive
- ➤ Traverse City officials will soon pilot a new child protection initiative aimed at keeping kids safe after data show more than 23,000 Michigan children are confirmed victims of abuse and neglect each year—local figures indicate cases in Grand Traverse County dropped from 488 in 2019 to 149 in 2023. Traverse City Record-Eagle
- ➤ Traverse City Light and Power’s board approved two new programs to help low- and middle-income residential customers with utility bills—programs that will take effect later this year. Traverse City Record-Eagle
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Evan Haskin, a 20-year-old from Traverse City, nearly got a hole-in-one at the annual Ice Bowl disc golf fundraiser when his drive hit the basket on hole 27 at the edge of frozen Log Lake in Kalkaska—he said he hopes to get another chance at that shot. Traverse City Record-Eagle
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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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A Celebration of Author Patrice Gopo
6:30-9:00 p.m. — Kirkbride Hall — Free entry — Celebrate award-winning author Patrice Gopo with a special presentation and refreshments.
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Education Concert featuring Larry McCray
7-9 p.m. — Dennos Museum Center — Get tickets — Enjoy an evening with Larry McCray as he brings his distinctive blues rock sound to Traverse City.
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Leighann Lord Live Stand-Up Comedy
7:00-8:30 p.m. — Traverse City Comedy Club — $20 entry — Enjoy an evening of laughs with Leighann Lord, a standout in comedy heard on XM-Sirius Satellite Radio.
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Mari Vineyards Wine Run 5k
8:30-10:30 a.m. — Mari Vineyards — Registration fee applies — Run, walk, and sip in the scenic charm of northern Michigan's finest vineyard.
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