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Traverse City
Tuesday, September 9th, 2025
Good morning, Traverse City. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 9th of September.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Traverse City police arrested three drivers with blood alcohol levels over 0.2 in recent days — citizens tipped off authorities. Traverse City Record-Eagle
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Traverse City Mural Festival will see six artists paint seven walls in the North Boardman Lake District from September 12 through September 17—each day focusing on a new location and activity such as a kickoff celebration on Friday at 5 p.m. and a closing parade on Wednesday at 4 p.m. UpNorthLive
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Northwestern Michigan College and its partner schools will celebrate a new home later this month — they will hold an open house at the James Beckett Building on the Front Street campus while marking a milestone that has helped over 10,000 area students earn degrees since 1995. UpNorthLive
FINANCE NEWS
- ➤ Jason Tank from Front Street Wealth Management said that families saving in a 529 plan may not face a problem if a child skips college, but he urged them to review the confusing rules—ensuring contributions stay appropriate for future needs. Traverse City Record-Eagle
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Residents and law enforcement raised safety concerns as drivers bypassed the official US-31 detour, causing dangerous speeding and ignoring stop signs on local roads today. Officers increased patrols and made over 200 traffic stops near key intersections — a move to keep everyone safe during the ongoing construction project. UpNorthLive
- ➤ Sgt. Gavyn Boyer returned home on September 7 after serving more than two years in South Korea as a satellite communications operator in the Army. He now plans to study for a business degree while staying in active reserve—his wife and his daughter, age 4, joined him at the welcome event. UpNorthLive
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Fred Goldenberg clarified in his recent column that approximately 50,000 Medicare Advantage plans will be eliminated statewide for 2026—so fewer beneficiaries will be affected. He apologized for previously reporting incorrect figures—adding that telemarketers will not have full access to members’ information. Traverse City Record-Eagle
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ TRAVERSE CITY — City and planning commissioners met Monday to review tools that could create more housing and give all residents a fair chance to secure a home. The session focused on the use of local, state and federal laws to address the region’s high demand for housing. Traverse City Record-Eagle
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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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YMCA Classics Under the Lights
6-9 p.m. — Turtle Creek Stadium — Free entry — Enjoy classic cars under the lights with live music and a chance to win in raffles.
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TCLEG Fall Family Fest
4:30-6:30 p.m. — Mt. Holiday — Free entry — Enjoy family-friendly activities and support a local clinic in a beautiful outdoor setting.
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Live Music Sundays at Suttons Bay Ciders
5:30-8 p.m. — Suttons Bay Ciders — Enjoy local talent — Relax with cider while listening to the melodic sounds of Chris Smith.
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Uncork Up North
6-10 p.m. — Hagerty Insurance Agency — Enjoy sampling wines and exquisite local flavors in a chic atmosphere.
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October Outdoor Craft and Vendor Show
10 AM – 3 PM — The Village at Grand Traverse Commons — Free entry — Enjoy a day of shopping on the historic front lawn with local vendors.
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Currents of Thought: Ice, Water, and Interdisciplinary Insight
5-6 p.m. — Dennos Museum Center — Limited to 55 attendees — Explore the intersection of art and science in understanding changing water landscapes.
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