Monday, December 9th, 2024

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Good morning, Traverse City. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 9th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Bellaire Public Library, among others in Northern Michigan, continues to offer a variety of programs in December including storytimes, tech assistance, language sessions, and crafting, enhancing community engagement and learning. Traverse City Record-Eagle
- ➤ The Grand Traverse County Commission on Aging annually gifts handmade quilts by Traverse City residents Linda Price and Judy Harvey, along with food and personal care items to local elderly adults, enhancing their holiday season. Traverse City Record-Eagle
- ➤ Ron Rohde, a resident of a homeless encampment in Traverse City, reflects on his life of sobriety and the unique community within the Pines, amidst waiting for a propane delivery to withstand the cold. Traverse City Record-Eagle
- ➤ West Shore Community College partners with the Oceana Hispanic Center for 'Humans of Hart' project, while various Michigan institutions offer educational sessions, veterans resources, grief support, community games, an open house, a holiday lecture, and warn about post-winter storm scams. Traverse City Record-Eagle
- ➤ Traverse City officials plan to enforce a no-camping ordinance at the Pines, promising support services for the homeless to find alternative shelter. Traverse City Record-Eagle
- ➤ Ninotte, a Haitian midwife, and Maya, a 5th grader with cerebral palsy, exemplify resilience and self-determination by leading impactful community projects and advocating for inclusion. Traverse City Record-Eagle
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Governor Gretchen Whitmer announces an economic package expected to generate $4.35 million in investment and create 144 jobs in Michigan through the expansion of Cambium Analytica and Highfield Boats. Traverse City Record-Eagle
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Grand Traverse County and Traverse City are proceeding with a costly and complex separation of their shared IT services, a process underscored by concerns over timelines, cybersecurity, and financial responsibility. Traverse City Record-Eagle
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