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Friday, August 1st, 2025
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Good morning, Traverse City. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 1st of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Leelanau Conservancy is reviving the long-dormant Sugar Loaf site by seeking $8M to secure a 285-acre donation and has raised $6.5M so far— the group will hold a community input session on August 5 at Glen Arbor Township Hall and plans to reopen the site by 2026. UpNorthLive
- ➤ The Michigan Towing Association is hosting a 'move over' rally today at 6:00 p.m. in the Grand Traverse Mall parking lot to honor 25-year-old Keagan Spencer, a tow truck driver who died in December 2023 while working, and to urge drivers to slow down and give lane to roadside workers— a critical safety reminder for all. 9&10 News
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Coast Guard rescue swimmers from Air Station Traverse City responded quickly after a welding shop explosion on July 31, when they confirmed the incident by phone and provided on-site emergency care to an injured person before EMS arrived — they used a personal vehicle to reach the scene promptly. UpNorthLive
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Following the Walmart stabbing on July 26, TCH Gear in Traverse City saw a surge in customers seeking concealed pistol licenses and firearm products as owner Gary Jurkovich said classes now fill within hours—customers include both current license holders and newcomers eager for self-defense training. UpNorthLive
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Northern Michigan farmers are nearly finished with their wheat harvest and explained that heavy moisture last fall and winter lowered grain quality—while yields remain strong with USDA projections near record levels. Warm early summer weather sped up the process, and some areas further south saw better quality with less rainfall. UpNorthLive
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Peninsula Township faces a $50 million judgment after a judge ruled its zoning rules hurt local wineries, and Supervisor Maura Sanders has proposed selling township property & cutting budgets to protect residents from steep tax hikes. The board will discuss these plans on August 12 to decide how to meet the costs without overburdening taxpayers. UpNorthLive
- ➤ The Grand Traverse Band announced Wednesday that nearly 40 local applicants received $706,758 in gaming revenue grants, which is about 2% of video gaming revenue plus the Tribal Council votes twice a year to narrow 63 funding requests totaling nearly $2 million. The funds are part of a consent decree to compensate local government for services provided to the tribe. Traverse City Record-Eagle
SPORTS NEWS
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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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Breakthrough Basketball Attack & Counter Camp
9 a.m. - 3 p.m. — Traverse City East Middle School — Price not listed — Elevate your game with skill development from top coaches over three intensive days.
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Clint Weaner Concert
6-9 p.m. — Broomstack Kitchen and Taphouse — Free entry — Experience live music in a cozy setting with great food and drinks.
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All Call Music Festival 2025
4-10 p.m. — The Little Fleet — Free entry — A vibrant day filled with music featuring diverse artists from across the region.
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Luke Woltanski Live Performance
5:30-11:30 p.m. — Broomstack Kitchen and Taphouse — Free entry — Enjoy a night of original songs and stories inspired by Northern Michigan life.
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Red Drive Concert Series - TC Knuckleheads
10 PM - 12 AM — The Village at Grand Traverse Commons — Grab food and drinks — Experience high-energy live music from talented local musicians.
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Brit Floyd - Pink Floyd Tribute
7:30-9 p.m. — Kresge Auditorium — Tickets Starting At $38 — Celebrate the 50th anniversary of Pink Floyd’s album with a spectacular tribute show featuring iconic songs and a stunning production.
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Drop-In and Draw Session
4-6 p.m. — Dennos Museum Center — Admission fee required — Explore your creativity with Plein Air Painters and engage with art in a communal setting.
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An Evening with Antoni Porowski
7-8 p.m. — City Opera House — Tickets available — Join Antoni Porowski for a delightful evening exploring the joys of cooking and culinary creativity.
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Parkinson Hero Walk
9-10 a.m. — Grand Traverse County Civic Center — Free entry — A heartwarming pledge walk to support heroes living with Parkinson’s disease.
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