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Saturday, August 16th, 2025
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Good morning, Traverse City. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 16th of August.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Bradford Gille underwent a competency hearing yesterday at 1:30 p.m. before District Court Judge Cooney to assess his ability to understand court proceedings and assist in his defense—outcomes included a trial if found competent or a treatment period if not. 9&10 News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Traverse City's Experimental Aircraft Association invites locals to book flights in a historic B-29 and Ford Tri-Motor this weekend—tickets were sold during pre-registration at NMC’s aviation building. The tour is designed to spark a passion for flying in both young passengers and seniors who remember early air travel. 9&10 News
- ➤ After 12 years of moving through various venues, the theater group Mashup Rock & Roll Musical will debut a new show next month in its own space, The MATCH (Music, Arts, Theatre, Community, Home) at Cherryland Center. Traverse City Record-Eagle
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Benzie-Leelanau District Health Department lifted its advisory for Lake Leelanau DNR Boat Ramp East after water samples showed E. coli levels met safety standards following a sewage spill earlier this week. The boat ramp is now open for swimming and water contact activities — meeting state guidelines for safety. 9&10 News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Traverse City Commission will review plans for urgent 14th Street improvements due to rising repair costs and pothole issues—officials will consider a partial mill and overlay project covering 6,574 linear feet in fall and review allocation of $294,289 in block grant funds to local organizations. The review is set for the Aug. 18 meeting. 9&10 News
- ➤ MDOT will begin a $1.5 million project on Aug. 25 to resurface nearly 9 miles of paved shoulders along M-22 in Leelanau County from Lakeview Hills Road in Bingham Township to Cedar Street in Suttons Bay. The work supports 14 jobs and is set to finish on Oct. 3 — improving safety for drivers, pedestrians, and bicyclists. 9&10 News
- ➤ After several rounds of feedback, Traverse City commissioners will consider a new policy on Monday that sets procedures for placing tax-increment finance plans on a citywide vote—this policy defines ballot wording and determines if a failed request may return on future ballots. Traverse City Record-Eagle
- ➤ Motorists, bicyclists and pedestrians in Traverse City will face detours as crews work on watermain, sewer and street reconstruction on Union and Eleventh streets until Aug.22—detours will route traffic via Cass Street while access to nearby driveways is maintained. Separate emergency sewer repairs on the 300 block of Cedar Street will begin Aug.18 with Cedar and Seventh streets closing temporarily and access planned to resume by Aug.19. 9&10 News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Wildfire smoke is forecast to return next week in parts of northern Michigan and outdoor workers in Traverse City already face higher health risks. An occupational health scientist said landscapers, farmers, construction crews and delivery drivers have less protection—leaving them vulnerable to respiratory problems and heat stress. Traverse City Record-Eagle
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Board members from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Indianapolis visited the nearly finished fourth floor of the Eighth Street building in Traverse City—where income-qualified residents 55 and older will soon call home in the new Parkview senior apartments. Traverse City Record-Eagle
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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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Cedar Polka Fest Cornhole Tournament
1-4 p.m. — 3200 Sullivan St, Cedar, MI — Cash prizes for top teams — Compete in a fun and community-focused cornhole tournament.
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