Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 7th of October.
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🏘️ Community
Munson Healthcare tested drones for faster medical supply delivery, and viewers cast their votes on drone deliveries during ABC 29 and 8’s UpNorthLive Unscripted show Tuesday at 6:30 p.m.
Today is National Walk and Bike to School Day, and a poll from UpNorthLive Newsroom invites parents to vote and comment on how their kids get to school (the online poll gathers local school routine details).
💼 Business
Cambium Analytica opened a new 15,000 sqft lab in Grand Traverse County Tuesday to test vitamins, contaminants and microorganisms in food, beverages and supplements.
The NSF facility uses advanced equipment to serve global supply chains while ensuring product safety.
On Oct. 6, Dean Transportation hosted open interviews from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at 880 Parsons Road for driver and attendant positions supporting special needs routes at Northwest Education Services — wages went up to $28/hour for drivers and $23/hour for attendants with required background checks and testing.
🎭 Culture
Chef Nancy Krcek Allen explains that Ukrainian borscht represents history and identity, offering a hearty dish that celebrates tradition (she brings over 25 years of culinary expertise) for families to enjoy.
🏥 Health
Munson drone program is testing longer-range flights for medical deliveries today using new FAA parameters to speed up patient care in rural areas.
Partners like Traverse Connect are gathering data as the program works toward a future full rollout once federal regulations are met.
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