Monday, August 25th, 2025
Good morning, Traverse City. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 25th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Traverse City allocated nearly $300K from its Community Development Block Grant to local groups that address affordable housing – Homestretch Nonprofit Housing Corporation received over $143K for new housing, Goodwill Northern Michigan got $96K for rental vouchers, and Jubilee House was given just over $55K for staffing. The funding supports the city’s effort to help low-income residents while over $360K in grants was managed this year. UpNorthLive
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Charlie and Cody Parks were honored on Friday by Sheriff Matt Leirstein and Prosecutor Mike Schuitema with a plaque for stopping a man from fatally attacking a woman who confronted him over dog abuse—investigators said their brave act saved her life and she is still recovering. UpNorthLive
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Eligible nonprofits including those on the Little Traverse Bay Reservation are urged to apply for low‑interest disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration — the funds will cover repairs and economic losses from the ice storms — before the September 22 deadline. UpNorthLive
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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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140th Anniversary Celebration — Beth Shalom
5:30-9 p.m. — Hagerty Center At Northwestern Michigan College — Ticket purchase required — Celebrate community with art exhibits, dinner, and socializing.
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Women in Tech Meetup
5-7 p.m. — Earthen Ales — Free entry — Connect with fellow women in tech for community support and light snacks.
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Detroit Red Wings Training Camp
8-9:30 a.m. — Centre Ice Arena — Free entry — Witness the Red Wings gear up for the season at their first Training Camp session.
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Northern Lights 5K Fun Run
8-10:30 p.m. — Munson Medical Center — Registration fees apply — Celebrate community wellness with a glowing 5K run for a great cause.
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Live Music by Jakob Abraham
Live Music by Jakob Abraham — Evening — Leelanau Wine Cellars Tasting Room — No cover charge — Savor your favorite wine while enjoying the sounds of live music by Jakob on the bay.
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