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Tuesday, March 25th, 2025
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Good morning, Traverse City. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 25th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A shelter dog named Miracle is living out her days at Little Traverse Bay Humane Society after being diagnosed with lymphoma, and she now has a bucket list of ten special experiences to enjoy. The shelter asks local residents to help complete her list by joining in planned events or by adopting her into a loving hospice home. UpNorthLive
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Seven people were hospitalized after a crash on US-131 near the Day Road intersection in Rapid River Township on Sunday at 3:30 p.m. — including a five-year-old in critical condition — when a northbound SUV, driven by a 19-year-old trying to pass a car turning left, struck another vehicle, and investigators said alcohol and drugs were not factors. UpNorthLive
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Rudy Gavaldon, a Grand Traverse County man, pleaded guilty to assaulting his wife with the intent to murder her nearly three years ago after the 2022 attack and accepted a plea bargain that will dismiss a habitual offender count at his sentencing. Traverse City Record-Eagle
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Traverse City Saint Francis High School Robotics Team won the district championship at the FIM Competition at Lake Superior State University on Saturday, which qualified them for the upcoming state contest — the team also picked up extra hardware over the weekend. This win boosts their momentum as they prepare for the next phase. UpNorthLive
- ➤ The Kiwanis Club of Traverse City named Kiel Knapp, a senior at Traverse City Central High School, as this week’s Student of the Month. He earned a 3.88 GPA and is active in National Honor Society, Sci-Ma-Tech, Student Senate, Fellowship of Christian Athletes and TC Central Awaken Bible Study—he also plays varsity golf and hockey and plans to study finance at a Christian University. Traverse City Record-Eagle
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ State and local officials celebrated the start of the $25.8 million M-72+M-22 roadway project in Leelanau County at Greilickville Harbor Park on Monday; one lane in each direction remained open as transit and sidewalk improvements began and removed trees will be replaced by mid-November. UpNorthLive
- ➤ Today, the Michigan Department of Transportation started construction at the M-72/M-22 intersection to convert it into a roundabout with added sidewalks and HAWK signals for pedestrians. Work on repaving the Mackinac Bridge will begin weather permitting — one lane will remain open in each direction until its planned completion by Memorial Day. 9&10 News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A new pharmacy is now operating at Medicine Lodge in Peshawbestown to serve members of the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians— the first tribal pharmacy in the six-county region and funded by the GTB Tribal Council. This facility marks a significant step in expanding access to essential health services in the area. 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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