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Thursday, April 10th, 2025
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Good morning, Traverse City. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 10th of April.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Cherry Capital Airport said several airlines are extending seasonal flight schedules + adding larger aircraft to serve northern Michigan. The changes will give local travelers and visitors more flight options + extra capacity this year. Traverse City Record-Eagle
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Traverse City Area Public Schools will celebrate the opening of two high school Innovation and Manufacturing centers today after 18 months of work—Traverse City West Senior will hold its ribbon-cutting at 4:00 p.m. while Central high schools host public tours at 5:30 p.m. Traverse City Record-Eagle
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ An interactive map now shows cleared roads in northern Michigan after the ice storm — the DNR Incident Management Team and local partners cleared these roads as public safety priorities. The map will be updated as more routes are checked and marked safe for travel. 9&10 News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer delivered a major speech in Washington D.C. on Wednesday where she laid out a bipartisan plan for economic strategy and warned that expecting a tariff from a country or company is misleading. She noted that recent tariffs have already hurt Michigan auto companies through stockpiling parts and layoffs — urging state and federal officials to act to protect jobs and national security. UpNorthLive
- ➤ Traverse City commissioners shelved a zoning proposal on Monday that would have allowed four dwellings on a two-family residential lot—this change would have combined duplex, triplex and single-family structures. They set aside the amendment due to a lack of consensus. Traverse City Record-Eagle
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Michigan healthcare experts warn that if the House plan cutting $2 billion from Medicaid and reducing its funding by 16% is adopted, rural hospitals may reduce services—clinics and labor units risk closing and care for many Northern Michigan patients, including about a quarter of adults and a third of children, could suffer. Lawmakers have not yet proposed specific cuts and experts expect the impact to extend beyond just Medicaid patients. 9&10 News
- ➤ An unknown third party accessed a CPS Solutions employee's email account from Dec. 2 to Dec. 4, 2024, potentially affecting Munson Healthcare patients as reported by UnitedHealth Group Media—we learned that Munson Healthcare was notified on Feb. 10 and is offering affected individuals two years of free credit monitoring and identity protection services. UpNorthLive
- ➤ The Grand Traverse Mental Health Crisis and Access Center at 410 Brook Street, now open Sunday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., has helped over 130 people since it opened a few months ago. In July the center will offer 24/7 service — add a psychiatric urgent care and later open an adult crisis residential unit in the fall and a pediatric unit by year-end. UpNorthLive
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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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Easter Brunch at Black Star Farms
9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. — Inn at Black Star Farms — Check website for details — Indulge in a delightful Easter brunch with delicious offerings and included drinks.
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A Water Trail Documentary Screening
7-9 p.m. — The Alluvion — Ticketed event — Celebrate Earth Day with a documentary screening & powerful performance about water conservation.
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Christian McBride Live in Concert
7-10 p.m. — The Alluvion — Ticket information not provided — Experience the dynamic sounds of eight-time GRAMMY-winning bassist Christian McBride and his new project, Ursa Major.
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Trivia Night
Evening — Shady Lane Cellars — Cost varies — Engage in friendly competition with trivia while savoring great wine and charcuterie.
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