Daily
Traverse City
Wednesday, August 20th, 2025
Good morning, Traverse City. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 20th of August.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ North Central Michigan College opened its Early Learning Center Tuesday to help local families with quality childcare+ the ribbon-cutting was led by President David Roland Finley. The center features a nature-based playground and a new cost model with 12 slots expected to fill by October+. UpNorthLive
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Grand Traverse County Health Department issued a no-body contact advisory for West Grand Traverse Bay after 500 gallons of untreated sewage spilled into Kids Creek during sewer main repairs on Aug 18, and testing is underway—residents and visitors should avoid swimming or wading until water quality meets safety standards. 9&10 News
- ➤ The Health Department of Northwest Michigan confirmed a human case of West Nile virus in Emmet County on Aug. 19. Health officials advise residents to use EPA-approved repellents and wear long sleeves to avoid mosquito bites—especially between dusk and dawn. 9&10 News
- ➤ On Monday evening, 500 gallons of untreated raw sewage spilled into Kids Creek during sewer main repairs near Cedar Street and Sixth Street, and the Grand Traverse County Health Department issued a no-contact advisory for local waterways including parts of Kids Creek, the Boardman River, Clinch Park, and Sunset Park. Water sampling is underway today with results expected later—residents and visitors should avoid all water contact until the waters meet EGLE standards. UpNorthLive
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
Tall Ship Manitou: Evening Sail Adventure
2 hours — Grand Traverse Bay — From $73 — Experience hands-on sailing and stunning views on a majestic tall ship.
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
What you resist, persists.
~ Carl Jung
About Daily Traverse City
Welcome to the Daily Traverse City, your community newsletter that's anything but snooze-worthy, packed with positive, impactful local news + events across the Traverse City, Michigan community. If you like the Daily Traverse City, support us by subscribing to our email newsletter and sharing us with your friends and family in Traverse City.
Advertising Opportunities
Advertising with us will make sure you stay at the top of everyone's mind—in Traverse City and across Michigan. You can learn more here. We'll work together to build a custom plan to hit your goals this year.
Alternatively, you can submit events, announcements, real estate listings, and job postings. We'll include them in our newsletter on whichever dates you like.
Community, delivered
Our hyper-local media company activates communities through daily email newsletters that curate the most positive, impactful local news + events – all for free.
Subscribe to Daily Traverse City
A free Traverse City community newsletter.
- Daily local news
- We curate the most positive, impactful local news + events.
- 6AM City
- A publication of 6AM City, the nation's leading local newsletter-first media network. Nominate your city.
© 6AM City Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. Terms of Service. Questions? Contact us here
Sitemap: https://dailytraversecity.com/sitemap