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Traverse City
Friday, October 24th, 2025
Good morning, Traverse City. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 24th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Michigan Sportsmen Against Hunger has fought food insecurity for over 35 years and processed over 30,000 pounds of venison this year from local deer processors — including first-time participant Klemmers Processing — to help food banks, shelters, and churches. Processors in Northern Michigan can join by following the website guidelines. 9&10 News
- ➤ The Traverse City Track Club will hold its Zombie Run — a fun, costumed fall event — on Oct. 25 downtown where hundreds of participants will run and walk to raise funds. All proceeds will benefit TART Trails and support local recreation and transportation projects. Traverse City Record-Eagle
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Botanical Gardens at Historic Barns Park hosted a presentation on indigenous farming techniques that drew a large crowd to learn how staff are reviving crops not grown for over a century. Indigenous activist Tara John and garden staff combined traditional knowledge with Western science to heal the soil and mend historical wrongs—promising new growth on long-neglected land. 9&10 News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Students from the Charlevoix Emmet Intermediate School District took part in a mock search and rescue mission at Boyne Highlands near Harbor Springs to learn how public safety teams work together—using roles from law enforcement to EMS. The exercise helped them see real-world emergency work and explore future career paths. 9&10 News
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Traverse City’s Downtown Development Authority approved a major research and data collection initiative to restore and preserve the Lower Boardman/Ottaway River—researchers will collect data to guide future restoration steps. Traverse City Record-Eagle
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Michigan families may face a pause in November SNAP benefits as the USDA directed MDHHS to delay benefit issuance due to a federal funding lapse — the decision will affect about 1.4 million households and SNAP retailers should provide updates as they become available. UpNorthLive
- ➤ Grand Traverse County planned to distribute $500,000 from taxes on adult-use marihuana to eligible groups—nonprofits, schools, and economic development organizations—with 81 applications totaling over $4.8 million received and awards ranging from $25,000 to $100,000 to be determined later this fall. 9&10 News
- ➤ Police in Benzie County are stepping up enforcement of school bus safety laws today as part of Operation Safe Stop to protect students from drivers who ignore flashing red lights and extended stop arms. Local officials reported that violators face fines up to $500 and three license points—officials added the campaign runs through today. UpNorthLive
- ➤ M-72 traffic in Traverse City and Elmwood Township will be detoured on Monday, October 27 to complete paving at the new roundabout where M-72 meets M-22. The road closure will last from 4 a.m. to 10 p.m.—detour routes via Gray Road, Cedar Run Road, West Front Street, and Division Street are in place, weather permitting. UpNorthLive
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Michigan officials warned that healthcare premiums may jump when ACA subsidies expire on Nov 1—over 500,000 residents rely on the savings and many may lose coverage if costs rise. Officials urge enrollees to review their information during open enrollment starting Nov 1—action is needed before rates worsen. 9&10 News
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Local resident Ty Schmidt and his wife Johanna spent the past few months hiking on the North Country Trail as training for their recent Rim-to-River-to-Rim adventure in the Grand Canyon — they discovered a beautiful slice of fall nature in northern Michigan. Traverse City Record-Eagle
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Traverse City Zombie Run
9 AM – 12 PM — Right Brain Brewery — $30 Adults, $25 Students — A spooky 5K run/walk filled with zombies and fun festivities awaits.
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NMC's Chamber Singers & Grand Traverse Chorale Concert
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Milliken Auditorium — $15 Adults, $10 Seniors/Students — Experience a captivating night of choral music featuring Randall Thompson's 'Frostiana' and empowering compositions.
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Young Chefs Dinner
8:00-10:30 p.m. — The Cooks’ House — Ticketed event — Celebrate the culinary talents of young chefs from Traverse City with an evening of fine dining.
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Toast The Season - Weekend 1
11 AM – 5 PM — Leelanau Peninsula Wine Trail — $75/person — Celebrate the holiday season with curated wine pairing and festive gifts at Northern Michigan's beloved event.
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Bell's Iceman Cometh Challenge
8:45 a.m. — Kalkaska Airport to Timber Ridge — Registration required — Conquer the rugged 30-mile race through the scenic landscapes of Michigan.
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Joe Hill: King Sorrow Book Talk
7-8:30 p.m. — City Opera House — Ticket with book purchase — Engage in a chilling conversation about Joe Hill's latest novel, King Sorrow, followed by a Q&A and signing.
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Nathan Graham and Noah Guthrie Concert
7:00 – 8:30 p.m. — City Opera House — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an evening of soulful Americana music with two rising stars in the genre.
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Traverse City Light Parade
5:30-9 p.m. — Downtown Traverse City Association — Free entry — Celebrate the holiday season with Santa’s arrival, a tree lighting, and a vibrant light parade down Front Street.
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Financial Admin
Michigan Indian Legal Services (MILS) is seeking to fill a part-time or 3⁄4-time Financial Administrator position to be stationed in the Traverse City office. The Financial Administrator is responsible for the non-direct client services aspects of the administration and operation of MILS, particularly in fiscal, property, and statistical matters. The Financial Administrator position is responsible for and performs a variety of technical and professional accounting work and support functions related to the operation of MILS, including such areas as accounts payable and receivable, payroll, general ledger, financial and cash reports and statements, grants, and budget.
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