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Friday, March 21st, 2025
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Good morning, Traverse City. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 21st of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Richard Naperala, who runs every day—active as ever—helps others stay healthy in the community. He will turn 80 in July—after many years of running—and he plans to keep his routine going into the future. Traverse City Record-Eagle
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Cherry Capital Airport is ramping up for spring break in Northern Michigan—preparing for a busy couple of weeks as more travelers head our way. The airport is increasing operations to handle the surge in visitors. Traverse City Record-Eagle
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Kulwaran Singh, a semi driver from Fresno, Calif.—was arrested and charged with negligent homicide after an accident in Wexford County. Traverse City Record-Eagle
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ NanBop Farm fed its chickens on March 20th as part of a program to grow food, eat healthily and teach local residents about sustainable farming practices. The farm will hold more activities to show animal care and local food production in the coming weeks. 9&10 News
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ As ice recedes and warmer days set in, residents may see dead fish along lakes and ponds—a phenomenon the Michigan DNR calls fish kill caused by decaying underwater plants that lower oxygen levels. The DNR said panfish quickly recover through profuse spawning and asked locals to report sightings using the Eyes in the Field app—helping track the event this spring. UpNorthLive
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A $2 million project to expand rental car and temporary parking facilities at Cherry Capital Airport will start this spring after the Northwest Regional Airport Authority approved a $2,054,131 contract with Team Elmer’s—expanding the rental car area and paving the cell phone lot for passenger pickups. Traverse City Record-Eagle
- ➤ On March 19, the county board unanimously approved a plan to bring high-speed fiber-optic internet to rural areas in six counties—AcenTek is now seeking state grants to boost broadband in underserved communities. Traverse City Record-Eagle
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Jeanine Rubert of Pine Hill Nursery explains that for spring gardening, picking the right time to prune is key—pruning too soon can hurt the plants’ flowers or growth. With 38 years of experience in northern Michigan, she urges locals to follow proper timing to get the best results from their gardens. Traverse City Record-Eagle
SPORTS NEWS
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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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The Porch - AA Meeting
6-7 PM — 1010 S Garfield Ave — Free entry — Discover support for alcohol addiction and connect with others on the recovery journey.
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Good Friday Fish & Seafood Dinner
6-8 p.m. — Bistro Polaris at Black Star Farms — Check website for cost — Meet Chef John Korycki as he presents a delightful seafood dinner with a touch of Italian flair.
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The Tweed Tones Live Performance
5:30-8:30 p.m. — Cellar 152 — Free entry — Enjoy the soulful sounds of a two-piece band blending Chicago blues and early jazz.
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