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Thursday, June 12th, 2025
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Good morning, Traverse City. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 12th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Today, first responders from the Grand Traverse County Sheriff’s Office and Garfield Township Fire and Rescue — along with the library’s bookmobile — visited Meadow Lanes Mobile Home Park to interact with children starting their summer break by grilling food, playing ball, and showing police cruisers and a K-9 officer. 9&10 News
- ➤ A Traverse City Women in Tech group helps local entrepreneurs by hosting monthly meetups at Earthen Ales — founded in 2020 by tech professionals Courtney Bierschbach and Cotopaxi Lyon with 20Fathoms, the group has led to key collaborations and successes, including a website redesign that boosted Sabrina Jordan’s business. 9&10 News
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Michigan State Police and a northern Michigan child advocacy group warned parents about online predators after school ended in many districts this week and summer gave kids more free time online—cyber tips increased and sextortion cases jumped over 300% as predators use gaming and social apps to contact children. 9&10 News
- ➤ A Kingsley woman was arrested in Blair Township after she allegedly broke into a home on June 3 and was tracked for five miles by a Michigan State Police dog when a homeowner saw her entering his property with his Ring doorbell camera—Rebecca Reid, 44, was arraigned on a second-degree home invasion charge with a $50,000 cash bond and will appear in court on June 23 at 2 p.m. 9&10 News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The National Cherry Festival will host more than 150 events from June 28 through July 5 including parades, concerts, sports and fireworks. Organizers plan to hold the events at various venues around the city. Traverse City Record-Eagle
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Traverse City Human Rights Commission has named the late Holly T. Bird to receive the Sara Hardy Humanitarian Award and chosen Michigan Indian Legal Services and the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians for the Humanitarian Business/Organization Award. The award ceremony will be held on June 16 at 5:30 p.m. in the Governmental Center’s second-floor training room (400 Boardman Ave.) with formal recognition following at 7 p.m. during the City Commission meeting. 9&10 News
- ➤ The Grand Traverse County Clerk’s office faces staff retention challenges as it manages a high volume of records requests for both local government and the public—Chief Deputy Clerk Sam Gedman noted the office’s critical role—while officials explore steps to ease workload pressures. Traverse City Record-Eagle
SPORTS NEWS
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Black Star Farms Paella Night
6:30-8:00 p.m. — Bistro Polaris at Black Star Farms — Check event page for pricing — Savor the delightful aromas of freshly prepared paella right on the patio.
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Michigan's Mac & Cheese Festival
5-10 p.m. — Turtle Creek Stadium — All-inclusive tickets — Savor 30+ mac & cheese varieties with live music and family-friendly activities.
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Father's Day Celebration on the Farm
Fun-filled day for Dads — 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. — Myrtle & Maude's — Free root beer floats — Celebrate Father's Day with vintage finds, barbecue, and family games.
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Black Star Farms Estate & Wine Tour
11 AM – 1 PM — Black Star Farms Winery and Inn — Cost info not provided — Experience a guided tour featuring stunning vineyards, historic barns, and the unique wine cave.
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Paint Grand Traverse 2025
10 AM – 8 PM — Crooked Tree Arts Center - Traverse City — Check event details for entry cost — Celebrate art in nature at this annual plein air painting festival.
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Ladies Night Dance Party with 1Wave DJs
9 PM - 2 AM — Union Street Station — Entry not specified — Dance the night away with great music and vibrant energy at this exciting weekly event.
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Gary Clark Jr Concert
7:30-9:00 p.m. — Kresge Auditorium — Tickets Starting At $35 — Experience the thunderous blues and diverse sounds of Grammy-winning artist Gary Clark Jr.
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TCTC Community Run
8:30 – 9:30 a.m. — Mission Proper — Free entry — Gather for a friendly run with warm-ups and welcome participants of all paces and distances.
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Sunday Brunch on the Farm
11 AM – 12 PM — Bistro Polaris at Black Star Farms — Complimentary beverages included — Customize a delicious brunch experience with a choice of starter, entrée, and dessert.
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Black Star Farms Estate & Wine Tour
11 AM – 1 PM — Black Star Farms Winery and Inn — Check for ticket prices — Explore the beautiful grounds, including a vineyard and wine cave, on this guided tour.
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