Good morning, Traverse City.

The Salvation Army in Cheboygan received a $100,000 matching grant from the Pulte Family Charitable Foundation to double flood relief donations in Cheboygan, Emmet, and Presque Isle counties + the fund is $18,000 short of its goal to cover essential repairs and contractor bills.

This past weekend, hundreds gathered at the future home of Short’s Brewing at Logan’s Landing.

The planned taproom is set to open in over a year — renovations have not yet begun, showing early support for the project.

Turtle Creek RV opened new clubhouse following a ribbon cutting that included song and prayer from the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa + Chippewa Indians; the facility offers 24-hour laundry, bathrooms, showers, a fire pit, fenced dog park and a shuttle to Turtle Creek Casino at 50 full-service campsites.

Traverse City Tourism is hosting Traverse City Food and Wine, a five-day festival featuring 80 events across the Grand Traverse area.

The festival kicks off today — showcasing local wines, craft breweries and regional cuisine as the community celebrates Michigan’s agricultural diversity.

Traverse City Young Marines learned about the legacy of Navajo Code Talkers during a trip to Arizona on National Navajo Code Talkers Day.

The free outing, funded by community donations, allowed the youth to speak with Code Talkers' relatives and join a native ceremony honoring their role in history.

Michigan State Police now offer confidential mental health support to troopers after traumatic calls (including help from mental health professionals and peer networks) as part of efforts to reduce stigma, Lt. Ashley Miller said.

A bat found in a home in Grand Traverse County tested positive for rabies, and everyone exposed received post-exposure care.

Health officials urge residents to avoid direct contact with bats & secure potential entry points in their homes.

Jack King at King Orchards in Antrim County reports that peach season has peaked with sweet, juicy Redhaven peaches thanks to warm days and cool nights — picking will be available this weekend and next.

The quality crop avoided recent hail and smoke challenges, making it a standout year for local orchards.

On summer mornings, high school runners kick off their day (7:30 a.m.) in Traverse City and put in miles outdoors as part of a routine that has cheered local residents for years.