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Friday, July 11th, 2025
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Good morning, Traverse City. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 11th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On July 26 at 11 a.m., Vanderbilt Area Schools and the Hunters for Life nonprofit will install a plaque on a local baseball field — 855 Grant St. in Vanderbilt — to honor First Sergeant Lawrence “Gator” Howard Jr., a decorated Army veteran with terminal cancer who served for 27 years and earned three Purple Hearts. Community members are invited to come and shake his hand as the tribute preserves his legacy. 9&10 News
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Hello Friends Boutique opened two months ago on Front Street in downtown Traverse City as a community store—run by local owners Eddie and Heather Nickerson—serving customers with clothing sizes 0 to 24. The store features live streaming that connects shoppers in person and online. 9&10 News
- ➤ Traverse City's Record-Eagle will bring back its Tuesday print edition and add a Saturday-Sunday weekender edition, according to publisher Paul J. Heidbreder. The Tuesday edition will launch on July 22 & the weekend edition will debut on July 26. Traverse City Record-Eagle
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Michigan blueberry growers said cool spring weather and inconsistent rainfall have delayed the harvest by three to five days—Nick Billings of Bulldog Berries explained that growers are adjusting irrigation to address drought concerns. UpNorthLive
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Traverse City Area Public Schools is set to ask the board on Monday to approve a $650,000 contract with TMP Architecture to design a 125,000-square-foot fieldhouse on Carlisle Road for sports, academics, and community events — a project that may offer a new indoor complex for school teams and local groups. Traverse City Record-Eagle
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A proposed bill aims to lift a 2012 law that banned dark sky preserves on public lands above the Mackinac Bridge—this change could allow more U.P. areas to protect their starry skies. Some Yoopers question why the U.P. has been left with only one dark sky preserve while Michigan already has nine. Traverse City Record-Eagle
- ➤ Grand Traverse County prosecutor Noelle Moeggenberg warned county commissioners Wednesday that her office is overwhelmed by complex cases and more courtrooms than available attorneys. She said her five prosecutors are handling the workload of at least eight—reviewing lengthy body camera footage and processing county-wide FOIA requests while low salaries limit hiring, and she urged local officials to address the crisis. UpNorthLive
- ➤ Liz Vogel resigned from her post as Traverse City's top administrator after she was set to return from a three-week medical leave — City Attorney Lauren Trible-Laucht confirmed her resignation on Thursday and said the city will issue a statement soon. Traverse City Record-Eagle
SPORTS NEWS
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The Infamous Stringdusters & Leftover Salmon Concert
7-9 p.m. — Interlochen Center for the Arts — Tickets starting at $35 — Experience an evening of innovative bluegrass and jamgrass music from acclaimed artists.
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Summer Solar Workshop Series: Create a Solar Exploration Kit
2-4 p.m. — Traverse Area District Library — Free entry — Engage in a creative solar exploration workshop making art with sunlight and science.
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The Daylites Live Performance
6-10 p.m. — The Little Fleet — Free entry — High energy original music and rockin’ cover band from Traverse City, Michigan.
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Bachman Turner Overdrive and The Marshall Tucker Band Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — Kresge Auditorium — Sold out — Relive the ‘70s with classics from rock legends Bachman-Turner Overdrive and The Marshall Tucker Band.
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Nations Cup Show Jumping Event
1-7 p.m. — Flintfields Horse Park — General admission proceeds support local nonprofits — Experience thrilling equestrian competition and enjoy tasty food and boutique shopping.
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Industry Lunch - Traverse City
12-2 p.m. — NOBO RIVERSIDE — Cost not specified — Connect with local industry professionals over lunch and foster collaboration.
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Great Lakes Cancer Foundation 5K
9 AM – 12 PM — Eastern Elementary School — Entry fee required — Support cancer access while enjoying a scenic 5K run in Traverse City.
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Glenn Miller Orchestra Concert
7:00-8:30 p.m. — City Opera House — Ticketed event — Experience the timeless swing classics with the legendary Glenn Miller Orchestra.
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Clint Weaner Performance
6-9 p.m. — Broomstack Kitchen and Taphouse — Cost not listed — Enjoy an evening of music in a welcoming venue.
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Boats on the Boardwalk Boat Show
9 a.m. — Traverse City, MI — Entry fee may apply — Experience the charm of vintage boats along the scenic Boardman River at the 38th annual showcase.
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