Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 10th of September.
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🏘️ Community
Abused, neglected horses such as Brady, Atira and Lilly are getting a second chance at life at Horse North Rescue in Interlochen.
The rescue helps these horses heal from trauma and find new homes.
Traverse City officials confirmed the long-awaited extension of the Three Mile Road corridor is locked in after more than two decades of planning.
Details on construction and timelines will be shared soon.
🎭 Culture
The U.S. Army began exhuming the remains of 12 Native American students from Carlisle Cemetery (including Grand Traverse Band's Susie King, who died in 1890) on Sept.
1, and the effort aims to return them to their tribes and families.
🌲 Environment
The Michigan DNR has announced 10 projects to share $892,200 in Fisheries Habitat Grants (matched by over $240,000 in partner contributions) for 2025.
Projects in counties including Grand Traverse will restore and protect vital fish habitats along lakes and streams.
🏛️ Government
Cherry Capital Airport began a $120 million expansion in April that will double its capacity.
The project will complete in spring 2028 as crews finish installing utilities and swing steel to prepare the site for further construction.
On Wednesday, Gov. Whitmer sent a letter asking Enbridge to consider alternatives to the proposed tunnel so oil can move from the Straits without delay.
The state will assess a recent court decision that affects permits for the project.
🏥 Health
In September, Child and Family Services is training locals to discuss suicide and offer support in honor of National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, and a volunteer-led walk runs Sept.
19 at Clinch Park with proceeds benefiting the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.
Fred Goldenberg of Michigan Planners will host Medicare seminars in Traverse City at the Kingsley Senior Center on Sept.
16 at 9 a.m. and at Village at Bay Ridge on Sept. 14 (10 a.m. and 1 p.m.). He says new Medicare changes remain confidential until officially released by carriers.
Cadillac Hospital is now using a new robotic system, ROSA, to guide knee replacement surgeries so Cadillac-area patients need not drive to Traverse City or farther.
Two local orthopedic surgeons demonstrated the system, which offers real-time feedback & more precise cuts.
📰 Real Estate
Neighbors in a condo community ask about installing Little Free Libraries, and attorney Amanda J.
Skeel explained that boards must review legal issues before installation to ensure proper compliance.
🏈 Sports
The Lakers beat Suttons Bay soccer on Sept.
9 — handing Suttons Bay its first loss of the season in a competitive game.
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