Good morning, Traverse City.

Charlie Golf One, a nonprofit that helps area veterans with housing and resources, will host its annual fundraising event (Evening of Valor) this weekend to build stronger ties between military and civilian life in Traverse City.

Officials met last week in Peninsula Township to review safety options on M-37/Center Road after fatal crashes claimed the lives of two teens (Wilder Seeberger on Aug.

16 and 17-year-old Jason Soloman on Oct. 3).

City Opera House executive director Chad Lindsey returned from the Midwest Arts XPO in Milwaukee and shared reflections on the long history and enduring spirit of opera houses in towns like ours (showing how local venues once thrived on community ambition).

Traverse City's Katie Greene is emerging as a solo artist while touring with The Rebel Eves and drawing on her Michigan roots and Nashville experience.

The Saline native who earned a degree from Eastern Michigan University is forging a new sound that reflects her local heritage.

Ellsworth and Central Lake high schools have launched a joint fundraiser for their combined prom with a corn maze at Shooks' Farm on Saturday, Oct.

24 plus the event runs from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. for children before students dress in costume as scarers later.

The Michigan DNR is asking residents to report bear dens as black bears get ready for hibernation.

The agency will use reports from the Upper and Lower Peninsula (including Grand Traverse) to improve its tracking of bears during winter.

Grand Traverse County commissioners are reviewing terms for a 50-year land lease with North Sky Raptor Sanctuary to develop a wildlife rehab and education center on 2 acres in Camp Greilick.

They received an update Wednesday — the project began after Camp Greilick was purchased in 2024.

Northern Michigan drivers should prepare for increased enforcement as police will target motorists who illegally pass stopped school buses from Oct.

19-23 (Operation Safe Stop) as part of National School Bus Safety Week. The campaign aims to protect students by strictly enforcing stop laws for school bus signals.

Michigan will launch Operation Safe Stop next week during National School Bus Safety Week to catch drivers passing stopped school buses — law enforcement will enforce regulations with citations or safety lessons to protect students after a study revealed frequent red light violations risking children's safety.

ReefWorks, LLC filed a petition with Michigan for an oil recovery agreement in East Bay Township (including space at Camp Greilick) yesterday as part of its efforts in local energy production.

The filing awaits review by state regulators.

Local firm Sano offers free Medicare guidance as beneficiaries are urged to review their coverage options before the annual deadline ending Dec.

7. Kevin Cox, a director at Sano, said reviewing the notice of change from insurance providers will help avoid enrollment pitfalls (such as unsuitable advertised perks).

The annual TC Patriot Game between the Central Trojans and West Titans will be held Friday, Oct.

23 at Thirlby Field to benefit Reining Liberty Ranch, supporting veterans, active-duty personnel, first responders, and fallen heroes. Advance tickets cost $7, while cash tickets at the gate are $8 (free for military).