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Tuesday, August 26th, 2025
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Good morning, Traverse City. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 26th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Charlie Golf One—a Traverse City group for veterans—plans an Evening of Valor Gala on October 4 at Grand Traverse Resort to raise funds for veteran reintegration and support for families. After last year's gala raised $150,000, the group will connect veterans to needed services and plans to purchase property for a community center and housing. UpNorthLive
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Kalkaska resident Kit Alden Potter and Ludington resident Scot Eric Latimer were arrested for contractor fraud after allegedly taking money for work never started or completed—Manistee County Sheriff's Office advised residents to carefully vet contractors when hiring. UpNorthLive
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Cedar Polka Fest celebrates its 43rd year in Cedar by offering live poker, polish food, dancing, and music from Digital Sticks and Bob Ski, and the event is expected to draw about 10,000 people over four days. Free shuttles from Meijer on U.S 31 start at 5 p.m.—ensuring safe travel for visitors. 9&10 News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Traverse City Area Public Schools received a $16,100 donation from TBA Credit Union today to supply dry-erase board markers for elementary students, support the LEAP program, and sponsor signage at Thirlby Field — the funds aim to improve student support across the district. UpNorthLive
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Gov. Whitmer appealed FEMA's decision after it did not give aid to families, businesses, and utilities following a March ice storm that hurt Northern Michigan communities. The state must file a formal appeal within 30 days while local governments got funds for repairs—money for lasting fixes is still withheld. 9&10 News
WELLNESS NEWS
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