Good morning, Traverse City.

Garfield Township planning officials approved an amendment at Wednesday's meeting to allow 24-hour childcare at Culver Meadows — a move aimed at filling gaps for shift workers.

The proposal now heads to the township board for review later this month.

Short’s Brewing will host a Saturday fundraiser at Short’s Landing as its rebuilt patio opens with drinks, live music + bike riding on South Airport Road to benefit the Northern Michigan Mountain Bike Association.

The interior is set to open next April for its 23rd anniversary.

Volunteers harvested 5,000 pounds of sweet corn (destined for 70 local pantries and meal sites) in Traverse City today, boosting efforts to support community food programs.

On Thursday, local growers and policymakers warned that unpredictable weather and warming bay are harming tourism, fisheries, and farms in our community.

They urged federal lawmakers to restore environmental funds and protection measures to bolster our regional economy.

The Boardman River is closed to all watercraft during the Beitner Bridge replacement as crews install cofferdams, beams and riprap.

River users should plan trips to exit at designated points — Shumsky Canoe Landing is the last available access.

Grand Traverse County Road Commission received a CRASIF Honor Roll Award for achieving a safe workers’ compensation record on Aug.

13 — crediting focused training, safe work practices, and upgraded equipment over multiple years.

McLaren Northern Michigan partnered with Grand Traverse Women's Clinic to keep local OB/GYN services available after Bay View OB/GYN closed, with inpatient care starting Aug.

16 and outpatient care starting Aug. 24; the temporary arrangement will last until a permanent clinic is established at the hospital.

Northern Lakes Community Mental Health is holding its annual public hearing on Sept.

10 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at offices in Traverse City, Cadillac, Houghton Lake and Grayling, and residents can submit comments in person, online or by mail.