Good morning, Traverse City.

Hundreds gathered at Open Space Wednesday night to honor 17-year-old Wilder Seeburger, whose life touched many people, after he was killed in a crash on Aug.

16 when a driver charged with operating while intoxicated caused his death+ friends remembered his contagious laugh and passion for soccer.

Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library gives thousands of free books to children in Traverse City, and her donated red high heels have enriched the East Jordan Shoe Club’s lessons on perseverance.

Past performances at Castle Farms and Interlochen continue to highlight her lasting local impact.

September in Northern Michigan offers many events from Boyne City's Harvest Fest on Sept 26 to the Traverse City International Fireworks Championship on Sept 11-12.

Communities host art fairs, races and outdoor festivals that celebrate local traditions and crisp autumn days.

Cherry Capital Airport recorded modest growth in passenger travel during the first half of the year, bucking a statewide decline in air travel.

The trend highlights positive local momentum that could strengthen community travel links.

Jason P. Tank (CFA, CFP, EA) of Front Street Wealth Management in Traverse City explains that IRA donations at age 73 should be based on personal need rather than solely on tax planning; he advises considering charitable intent when planning required distributions.

The Grand Traverse County Road Commission repaired the broken sewer main beneath South Airport Road around 3 a.m., but crews in Traverse City are testing gravel saturation and checking for voids — officials have not yet announced when the road will reopen.

Residents can comment on the proposed Attainable Housing Facilities Act District (AHFA) at a public hearing on Sept.

8 in Traverse City. Officials say the meeting will set the stage for future affordable housing plans.

Medicare season started early as Humana announced it will exit its Medicare Advantage plans for roughly 600,000 members (8% of its customer base), coming next year.

Local senior advisor Fred Goldenberg with Michigan Planners said the change will affect how seniors get their coverage.

Director of Customer Solutions

The Director of Customer Solutions is an experienced commercial sales professional responsible for growing ATLAS Space Operations’ revenue through customer engagement, new business development, and expansion of existing accounts. Working closely with the Senior Director of Customer Solutions, this role leverages established satellite industry knowledge and relationships to drive pipeline growth and contribute quickly to ATLAS’s commercial success.

Program Manager

The Program Manager (PM) leads the planning, operations, and execution of ATLAS client commitments, serving as the primary link between ATLAS and its contracted customers. This role manages requirements, schedules, costs, and risks while supporting satellite ground network operations, business development, and account financial activities, including revenue projections and invoicing.