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Saturday, June 28th, 2025
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Good morning, Traverse City. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 28th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Two Air Force fighter pilot teams landed at the U.S. Coast Guard Air Station Traverse City on Thursday ahead of the National Cherry Festival air show this weekend. The F-22 Raptor Demo Team (from Langley, Virginia) said they are excited to fire flares and join the F-35-B Lightning Demo Team when the display begins. UpNorthLive
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ A small craft advisory was in effect for Grand Traverse Bay from 11 a.m. June 27th to 8 p.m. EDT, as gusts reached 25 kts from the southwest and posed hazards for small vessels. TC Phil will present a John Williams tribute concert at the Grand Traverse County Civic Center on July 21 at 7 p.m.—he drew a large crowd when his film scores were featured at Rotary Square in 2023. Traverse City Record-Eagle
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Inland Seas Education Association announced its $11.1 million Campaign for the Future of Great Lakes Education to expand its Suttons Bay campus—adding new facilities and staff to boost science-based programming. The group has raised 73% of its goal and will soon serve 10,000 people annually, up from nearly 7,000 in 2024. 9&10 News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Dr. Carol McKee and board member Courtney Protz-Sanders are seeking Senate Bill 106 to issue a Pet Friendly specialty license plate—half of the sale funds will support low-cost spay and neuter clinics statewide—to help ease overcrowding at animal shelters. UpNorthLive
- ➤ In Greilickville, contractors continue work on Grandview Parkway and M-22 as they overhaul the busy intersection and roadway. Traffic was shifted from two lanes to four and demolition cleared old pavement on M-22’s west side from M-72 to Cherry Bend Road—work that will move forward in the coming days. Traverse City Record-Eagle
- ➤ Traverse City Light & Power Board approved a 3-year contract extension for Executive Director Brandie Ekren—this includes a 6.5% raise following a strong performance review and extends her service until June 2028. Ekren joined the utility in early 2022. Traverse City Record-Eagle
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Routine sampling on June 25th showed five Grand Traverse County public beaches exceeded state water quality standards, so the health department issued a Level 2 advisory for Bryant Park and Level 3 advisories for Sunset Park, Clinch Park, TC Volleyball Beach and West End Beach—follow-up sampling was conducted on June 26th with results expected Friday morning. 9&10 News
SPORTS NEWS
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Cheap Trick Live Concert
6:00-7:30 p.m. — National Cherry Festival — Ticket details available — Experience rock and roll with the iconic Cheap Trick in Traverse City.
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Home Free Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — National Cherry Festival — Ticket info not provided — Experience the all-vocal country sounds of Home Free at this lively festival.
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Clint Weaner Live Performance
6-9 p.m. — Broomstack Kitchen and Taphouse — Check out an evening of live music and great food.
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Black Star Farms Estate & Wine Tour
11 a.m. – 1 p.m. — Black Star Farms Winery and Inn — Price details not provided — Explore the scenic beauty and history of the vineyard and wine cave on a guided tour.
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1000 Watt Prophets Live Performance
5-9 p.m. — St. Ambrose Cellars — Entrance fee may apply — Experience the soulful genre-bending sound of the power trio 1000 Watt Prophets.
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Pinter Whitnick Live Performance
4-6:30 p.m. — Boathouse Vineyards — Enjoy an afternoon of live music at a scenic vineyard on the Leelanau Peninsula.
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Black Star Farms Estate & Wine Tour
11 AM – 1 PM — Black Star Farms Winery and Inn — Ticketed event — Explore the scenic vineyard and learn about the history of wine-making in beautiful northern Michigan.
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Grand Traverse Bay Wine Tasting Cruise
Sailing at sunset — 2 hours — Schooner Manitou — Prices vary — Experience local wines while enjoying stunning views and wildlife on Grand Traverse Bay.
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Kenosha Kingfish vs. Traverse City Pit Spitters
7:05-8:35 p.m. — Turtle Creek Stadium — Fun night of retro tunes and baseball with special guests — Big hair, neon vibes, and the Cherryland Ghostbusters bring the nostalgia.
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Max Lockwood Trio Concert
7 PM - 1 AM — Elk Rapids Day Park — Free entry — Experience heartfelt lyricism and classic rock vibes under the stars with Max Lockwood Trio.
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