Good morning, Traverse City.

Traverse City Christian hosted the Sophie Strong Cancer Awareness volleyball game Monday night in remembrance of former student Sophie Stanton.

Traverse City St. Francis won the game 3 sets to 1 as proceeds went toward supporting local students and community members battling cancer.

Community partners in Leland will host a free Indigenous Peoples’ Day event on Monday, Oct.

12 in the Leland Cultural District, featuring drumming (at 12:45 p.m.), an Indigenous Knowledges film hour, food sampling, and a keynote talk by James Vukelich Kaagegaabaw at the Old Art Building.

More than 50 Gold Star Mothers were honored at Veterans Park Friday in Traverse City, where a U.S. Air Force staff sergeant spoke, names were read, and Amazing Grace was sung & a closing prayer followed.

Cinema Society TC launched Sunday at the City Opera House, offering curated film screenings and post-film discussions for local movie lovers.

Founder Tom Menzel said members can enjoy exclusive guest talks and rare films through its annual membership program.

Cherry Capital Airport is negotiating with United Airlines to launch seasonal nonstop flights to Los Angeles or San Francisco — relying on a $750,000 U.S. grant — with talks set to begin later this fall and an announcement expected within the next year.

Over 800 residents signed a petition urging school leaders to rethink the demolition of Central High School's gym that has stood for 68 years.

Officials say safety and accessibility issues call for a new single level complex that will preserve key historic elements, with demolition scheduled for June 2027.

UpNorthLive is asking viewers to share their opinion on sending children to school after a reported threat, with votes collected during the Unscripted show Monday at 6:30 p.m. on ABC 29&8.