Good morning, Traverse City.

The Northwestern Michigan Fair is ongoing through Saturday in Grand Traverse County.

The fair charges $5 admission for those 13+ and spotlights local agriculture and youth programs while raising funds for a new poultry barn costing about $175,000.

TC Philharmonic musicians voted to unionize and join AFM Local 56 after concerns over the orchestra's operations, with violinist Kaylee Erlewein leading the effort after contacting the union in April.

The move gives local performers a stronger voice in the community.

Benjamin and Joanna were announced at Sunday church services to be wed Friday, Sept.

25 at the local Amish Community Youth Center (their families celebrated the news after the service).

Traverse City Area Public Schools approved spending over $1 million on new district vehicles on Monday & officials say the move will enhance transportation for students in Traverse City.

Traverse Northern Michigan magazine Senior Editor Nicole Lane explained that the planned sale of 13 aging hydropower dams may alter local waterways and trout streams.

The move has raised concerns about the future of the region's trout populations if the sale is approved.

TCAPS is accepting board member applications—candidates must be registered voters and residents for 30 days.

Materials are due by 5 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 19, and an interim member will be chosen at a public session at 5 p.m. Monday, Aug. 24 at TCAPS Montessori School Cafeteria.

More than 9,000 service members from 36 states and five allied nations took part in Northern Strike in northern Michigan, testing unmanned aircraft and ground vehicles (gathering feedback to refine technology for future missions).

Grand Traverse County Animal Control said the owner of a large snake found near Straight and Cedar Run roads has been located.

The agency had asked for community help on Tuesday when the snake was first discovered.

ABBA The Concert - ABBA Tribute

7:30-9:00 p.m. — Kresge Auditorium — Starting at $32 — Experience the electric performance of ABBA's greatest hits with joy and nostalgia.

Joe Bonamassa and Gov’t Mule Concert

7:30-9:00 p.m. — Interlochen Center for the Arts — Sold Out — Experience an electrifying night of blues rock with two legendary acts taking the stage.