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Traverse City
Friday, September 26th, 2025
Good morning, Traverse City. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 26th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A local marathon runner launched the NoMi fundraiser to honor her friend Lou Ann Bogart, who would have celebrated her 67th birthday this month—she is remembered for showing how precious time can be. The fundraiser will serve as a tribute that brings the community together in remembering her life. Traverse City Record-Eagle
- ➤ Rainbow Valley Family Farms is hosting its 5th Annual National Alpaca Farm Day on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.—the free event lets visitors feed the alpacas, take pictures, and enjoy face painting and live knitting demos while proceeds help Noah's ARC Animal Rescue. UpNorthLive
- ➤ Traverse City's Addiction Treatment Services is hosting its fourth annual Porch-a-Palooza event at the ATS campus today from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.—the celebration marks 50 years of service and features free food, yard games, a dunk tank with Police Chief Matthew Richmond, community partner tables, and a storytime event by the Traverse Area District Library. UpNorthLive
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Traverse City native Tenley Kellogg debuted her film 'Sunfish' at the State Theater in downtown Traverse City yesterday at 7 p.m.—the coming-of-age film shows four interwoven stories set on Green Lake and will be available on Apple TV Plus in November. UpNorthLive
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Wildlife biologist Vince Cavalieri reported that Great Lakes piping plovers rose from 12 pairs in 1990 to 88 pairs this year, with 34 pairs nesting at Sleeping Bear Dunes. Experts urge visitors to respect beach closures—keeping pets away and picking up trash to protect the birds during nesting season. UpNorthLive
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Traverse City officials said stop signs in the rural area were knocked down—believed to be from vandalism—putting drivers at risk and urging anyone who sees a missing sign to call 911—warning that tampering can lead to felony charges—while crews work to replace them as soon as possible. Traverse City Record-Eagle
- ➤ Today, absentee ballots are going out as Traverse City commission candidates meet in a forum hosted by the League of Women Voters of Grand Traverse Area to share their ideas for the city's future — the candidates, Lance Boehmer, Kenneth Funk, Mary Mills, Laura Ness, and Peter Schous, answered quick lightning-round questions on issues like tax-increment finance and city service investments. Traverse City Record-Eagle
- ➤ Traverse City Light & Power approved two grants totaling $55,000 this week—$50,000 to the Women’s Resource Center and $5,000 to Northwestern Michigan College as part of its Community Investment Fund for the 2025-26 fiscal year. Traverse City Record-Eagle
- ➤ Michigan's archery deer season will start Oct 1 and hunters may face challenges from heavy snowfall and a possible shutdown that could delay buying licenses and reporting harvest data. The DNR is working on plans to keep the Eyes in the Field system active+ hunters are advised to secure their tags. UpNorthLive
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A new mobile health unit is rolling into rural northern Michigan to offer urgent care, Medicaid help, and testing for flu and COVID. Family Doctor Kurt Ward said the unit expanded to Kalkaska to help residents who face transportation and financial challenges—ensuring they receive needed care. 9&10 News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Coach Dave Hall reached his 1,200th win after a come-from-behind tournament victory over 10th-ranked Saginaw Valley Lutheran—joining the top 10 wins list in MHSAA record books. He achieved this milestone during his 27-year career with Kingsley Volleyball. 9&10 News
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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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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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