Saturday, August 23rd, 2025

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Good morning, Traverse City. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 23rd of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Benzie Area R/C Club is presenting the 28th Annual Airshow today from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Thompsonville Airport, Ed McIntosh Field, where a noon World War II battle show and candy drop for kids are planned. Traverse City Record-Eagle
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Walmart stabbing suspect Bradford Gille was ruled not competent to stand trial at a competency hearing on Friday and will remain at a forensic center for treatment—officials will schedule his trial once his mental state improves. 9&10 News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Traverse City Philharmonic will begin its concert season in September after a record-breaking summer at the Civic Center Amphitheater and a successful 25th season fundraiser—artistic director Kevin Rhodes said the new schedule will bring renewed energy to concerts and community music classes. Traverse City Record-Eagle
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Traverse City Fire Department introduced a new video laryngoscope, the CuraPlex One, that uses a tiny camera to show the windpipe—improving intubation success. The department acquired two devices that automatically record each use—helping with training and evaluation. UpNorthLive
- ➤ Traverse City commissioners have split $294,289 in Community Development Block Grant funds to help those without homes—Goodwill Northern Michigan will receive $96,000 for rental vouchers, Jubilee House will receive $55,179 for staffing, and Homestretch Nonprofit Housing will receive $143,110 for its planned affordable apartment building on city Parking Lot O. The funds will support both immediate services and long-term housing solutions. Traverse City Record-Eagle
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ United Way of Northwest Michigan will start Therapy Corps in September to help fill a gap in mental health care for children in Grand Traverse. Credentialed therapists, social workers, psychologists, and psychiatrists must volunteer one hour a week for kids 17 and under and receive a stipend for continuing education. 9&10 News
WELLNESS NEWS
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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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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.
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