Good morning, Traverse City.

The Kiwanis Club of Traverse City announced its Executive Committee for fiscal year 2026 to 2027 — the leaders’ terms run from Oct.

1 to Sept. 30.

Old Mission School and The Friendly Garden Club celebrated Arbor Day in Autumn on Oct.

6 by planting a native white oak tree on campus on Oct. 7. The school's Ecology Club will care for the tree + support local wildlife.

The Dead Ends on Spruce attraction is drawing record-breaking crowds though its long-term future remains uncertain; owner Nate Taylor said he has seen no city violations so far.

City officials will block off the street on Halloween (for crowd safety) to manage visitor traffic.

Traverse City Area Public Schools invites community members to review a planned $25.5M renovation at Central High School at a meeting (6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct.

28) to learn more about the project.

The Platte River State Fish Hatchery in Benzie County completed a multi-year accessibility renovation funded by a $300,000 grant from the Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund.

Upgrades include an accessible paved trail, bicycle rack, and pavilion — improvements that meet ADA standards for visitors.

Traverse City Light and Power's Executive Director Brandie Ekren explained that a 5% rate hike was implemented to manage rising energy costs as colder weather approaches.

The change took effect to help ensure that residents keep lights and heat on.

County officials reviewed North Sky Raptor Sanctuary's proposal to lease 2 acres of Camp Greilick in East Bay Township for an education center and wildlife hospital & teaching facility, and staff will revise the lease based on commissioner feedback before a potential summer 2029 opening if fundraising goals are met.

A CMS analysis for 2027 shows that several Medicare Advantage plans in Michigan have been discontinued, leaving about 114,267 beneficiaries without coverage.

About 136,320 Medicare beneficiaries will need to choose a new option if they are not automatically crosswalked into another plan (analysis by Fred L. Goldenberg of Michigan Planners).

Table Health offers a new recipe for a warm, creamy spiced chickpea stew using pantry staples.

Registered Dietician Carol Bell shows how to blend sauteed vegetables, dry spices and chickpeas simmered in broth into a quick, healthy meal option during cooler weather.

Jennifer found a lump while breastfeeding and was diagnosed with triple-negative breast cancer in August 2015.

Nearly 11 years after her diagnosis, she works at Munson’s Cowell Family Cancer Center helping patients navigate treatment during Breast Cancer Awareness Month.