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Friday, August 29th, 2025
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Good morning, Traverse City. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 29th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Traverse City firefighters were honored for their lifesaving work at an awards ceremony where cardiac arrest survivor Shannon Olshove thanked the responders for preserving her family. The event stressed the value of CPR training after first responders revived both Olshove and 11-year-old Jacob Thiel. UpNorthLive
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Traverse City Light and Power finished designing its all-fiber broadband network, TCLP Fiber—designed to provide fast, affordable internet to local residents and businesses. Construction will finish by November and network configuration will follow before customers can sign up. UpNorthLive
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Local author Bob Downes was honored statewide for his book on Native peoples in the Midwest—Raw Deal—which earned a book-of-the-year award from the Historical Society of Michigan; the award will be presented on Sept. 26 in Alpena. 9&10 News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Work will begin next month on a new parking area at Cherry Capital Airport after the Northwest Regional Airport Authority Board approved a $2,626,525 contract with Team Elmer’s to build a 360-space lot—addressing parking overflows after record traveler numbers were seen this year. Traverse City Record-Eagle
- ➤ The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy is awarding $1 million to support the Grandview Vision redevelopment in downtown Traverse City where a vacant lot on Grandview Parkway will be converted into 20 new condominiums and retail space, and a nearby Garland Street site will add retail and a parking garage—work includes demolition, asbestos abatement, and contaminated soil removal while the city and its Downtown Development Authority contribute $1 million for pedestrian-friendly infrastructure improvements. Construction will be completed in 2028. 9&10 News
- ➤ Cherry Capital Airport plans to build a new remote concourse that will open by next spring to handle growing passenger traffic at the airport. Traverse City Record-Eagle
- ➤ A new TRIP report finds that Traverse City drivers pay $1,934 each year due to poor roads, congestion and outdated safety features, contributing to a statewide cost of $17.3 billion from extra repair, fuel and accident expenses. The report warns that with falling funding—leading to a $3.9 billion gap—the state risks closing over 100 bridges by 2035 unless investments improve our transportation network. 9&10 News
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Earlier this summer, Ty visited his rural Manitoba hometown for the first time since before the pandemic and reconnected with old memories while riding familiar routes with a friend—he sees similar enjoyment in Traverse City's trails like Vasa and Ottaway that help local kids and families make lasting memories. Traverse City Record-Eagle
SEASONAL NEWS
- ➤ TODAY'S SPONSOR One of our top fall decor picks is this true-to-life fall foliage garland. It’s perfect for staircases, mantles, door frames, and more. The Buy
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The 40th annual Leelanau Harvest Tour will take place on Sept. 20 with new scenic and safer routes that end with a picnic at the Suttons Bay waterfront. Cyclists will start at Herman Park near Suttons Bay High School at 8 a.m. and can choose from 18-, 38-, or 70-mile courses to support local bicycling projects. 9&10 News
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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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Falling for Fall: Our Favorite Early Autumn Decor Picks
Psst. Is it too soon to say…boo? Look away, summer fans. If you’re ready for fall, read on for our top decor picks:
- This true-to-life fall foliage garland is perfect for staircases, mantles, door frames, and more.
- Add these pumpkin-shaped “Hello Fall” coasters to your dinner table or coffee bar.
- Pet + autumn lovers, this embroidered ”Happy Pawtumn” hand towel may be your favorite find of the season.
- Sprinkle these cute ceramic ghosts around the house for an understated nod to Halloween.
- Create a beautiful autumnal tablescape with this burlap runner + best-selling set of assorted mini pumpkins, leaves, and acorns.
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