Good morning, Traverse City.

On Wednesday night, family and friends gathered at Lake Michigan to dedicate a life ring memorial for Jackson McCardle, who drowned on Aug.

3 after a current swept him away.

Northwestern Michigan College is offering a 2½-hour Fall Kayak River Tour from 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Sept.

11 at Grass River Natural Area, where participants can learn about conservation efforts, wetland ecology and Michigan wildlife; the tour costs $89 including rental.

Natalie Crowley began her summer internship at TART Trails, where she learned that local trails empower Traverse City's community — extending beyond mere recreation to support sustainability.

Grand Traverse County is using more than $386,000 from marijuana tax revenue to support local housing, youth programs, and community services awarded to 13 organizations today.

The funds come from a $932,000 collection in 2025 and include grants to Habitat for Humanity, the Salvation Army (and Women's Resource Center).

MDOT reopened a section of the Tunnel of Trees on M-119 near Stutsmanville after finishing a $300,000 slope stabilization project — contractors will continue work with single-lane closures while parts of the route remain closed to through traffic.

Northwest Education Services approved a $1.93 million contract with Grand Rapids-based Rockford Construction for the Bridgeway program project Tuesday + the board meeting noted trustee Burt Thompson was absent.

Munson Healthcare is expanding pediatric sleep services to Cadillac and Manistee to help children ages five and older get diagnosed and treated for sleep disorders closer to home.

The move aims to reduce travel and is part of a broader plan to bring more specialty care to northern Michigan.

The Munga Grit USA mountain bike race will take place on Sept.

12 to 13 along scenic trails in Grand Traverse, Leelanau and Benzie counties. Organized by ultraendurance adventurer Alex Harris, the 24 hour race will cover 174 miles in a single stage.

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