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Thursday, October 9th, 2025
Good morning, Traverse City. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 9th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Traverse City will host the 11th annual Northwest Michigan Housing Summit at the Hagerty Center from Oct 27-28. The conference—titled 'Rooted in Community: Housing Solutions for Collective Impact'—will offer keynote speeches, workshops, roundtable discussions and legislative updates on regional housing trends. Traverse City Record-Eagle
- ➤ Traverse City Dance Project holds the first Northern Michigan Dance Festival from tomorrow through Sunday, October 12 at Milliken Auditorium + the Dennos Museum Center. Artists from around the country will join local acts in shows, workshops, and Q&A sessions to bring dance + art to the community. UpNorthLive
- ➤ The CherryT Ball Drop will return to downtown Traverse City on December 31—benefiting the North Ed Foundation to support students facing food insecurity. The event will start at 10:30 p.m.—featuring live entertainment—and end with the cherry drop at midnight. UpNorthLive
- ➤ A poll asked viewers yesterday if they still harvest food from their vegetable gardens for the UpNorthLive Unscripted show on ABC 29&8 and invited them to share which veggies they grow. UpNorthLive
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Local testing and development company Cambium Analytica was acquired by Ann Arbor-based NSF— a global testing and certification firm serving 110 countries. The Traverse City business will operate under its new name while continuing to serve the natural food, beverage and dietary supplement industries. Traverse City Record-Eagle
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Michigan State Police, the Coast Guard and the Department of Natural Resources held a search-and-rescue training session Tuesday at Sleeping Bear National Lakeshore near Point Oneida. The agencies practiced scenarios like ORV crashes, lost persons, manhunts and helicopter hoists—improving skills and teamwork. Traverse City Record-Eagle
- ➤ On Tuesday night, Peninsula Township planning commissioners reviewed a special use permit for the Seven Hills property after complaints and reports of rule violations. They tabled a vote on the revised permit—planning to resume review during their November meeting while working with owners to address issues from Memorial Day weekend. UpNorthLive
- ➤ State Rep. Betsy Coffia is asking the DNR to share clear plans on funding and locating a new ADA—compliant pedestrian bridge near Traverse City State Park after the old bridge was removed. Early estimates put the cost between $6.75 and $8 million, and officials are looking at using DNR-owned land to avoid extra legal costs. UpNorthLive
- ➤ Traverse City commissioners voted unanimously Monday to introduce a draft ethics ordinance for potential adoption on October 20—this move comes as voters debate the need for formal ethics guidelines. Jackie Anderson, who chaired the drafting subcommittee, explained the measure aims to build public trust. Traverse City Record-Eagle
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Munson Healthcare's board approved building a new 22,000 square-foot, 24-bed neonatal intensive care unit at Munson Medical Center that will begin this coming spring—this project is designed to enhance care for newborns. Traverse City Record-Eagle
- ➤ From Oct. 1 until Oct. 15, Medicare Annual Enrollment only lets you review and learn about plans—no new enrollments are allowed until the period ends. Certified Senior Advisor Fred L. Goldenberg from Michigan Planners in Traverse City offers advice and hosts monthly Medicare classes. Traverse City Record-Eagle
- ➤ On October 7th, the NAMI Grand Traverse Board announced Sarah Lee Sullivan as executive director in a part-time role to work with board members, staff, and volunteers to expand mental health support. She brings over a decade of nonprofit leadership experience and fiscal expertise to guide NAMI’s mission. Traverse City Record-Eagle
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Upper-Midwest Log & Timber Home Design-Build Expo
1-7 p.m. — Grand Traverse Resort and Spa — Tickets available online or at the door — Discover expert advice and innovative products for your log and timber home project.
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Apple Pressing Day
12-4 p.m. — Farm Club: Restaurant, Farm Market & Brewery — Cost varies — Celebrate the harvest with apple pressing, tastings of over 20 apple varieties, hot cider, and delicious treats.
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NMC Concert Band Jazz Standards Concert
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Milliken Auditorium — Adults: $15, Seniors/Students: $10 — Experience a delightful evening with the NMC Concert Band performing timeless Jazz standards.
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Mitch Albom Book Signing and Discussion
7 p.m. — City Opera House — Ticket includes a copy of Twice — Engage with Mitch Albom as he explores love and second chances in his latest novel.
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