Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 12th of December.
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🏘️ Community
The Grand Traverse Bay Area's community events for December include a holiday party, ornament workshops, train displays, museum open houses, plays, musical performances, bourbon tastings, movie showings, a radio play, and a chorale show, alongside significant donations received for Northwestern Michigan College's Aviation Division expansion.
Rotary Charities of Traverse City has distributed $350,000 in grants to enhance public spaces, environmental protection, arts accessibility, and affordable housing initiatives in the region.
Traverse City Light & Power Co. has sold a 49.5-acre fly ash pit in Garfield Township to LivWell Homes for $850,000 to develop over 70 townhomes and single-family homes with eco-friendly features and community amenities.
The National Cherry Festival in Traverse City announced that two military jet demonstration teams, the F-22 Raptor and F-35B Lightning II, will perform at the 2025 air show, with special activities planned for the festival's 100th anniversary in 2026.
Love Inc. in Wexford County has launched a warming center initiative to support those in need by providing a place to stay warm during the day amid expected extreme cold temperatures.
🏛️ Government
Grand Traverse County Commission members express concern and support the legal process after Chair Rob Hentschel is investigated for alleged criminal sexual assault.
🏥 Health
In just over two weeks, Michigan lost five first responders to suicide, highlighting the urgent need for enhanced mental health support within the community.
Munson Healthcare is set to open a mental health crisis and access center in Traverse City in January, aimed at providing a welcoming, free service for those in need, with future expansions planned.
🏈 Sports
Traverse City West hosted the first-ever girls dual meet in Northern Michigan, marking a significant growth in the area's girls wrestling program with teams like Lake City, Manton, and Kingsley participating.
🎉 Traverse City Events
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Luke Woltanski and John Piatek Christmas Dinner Concert
Luke Woltanski and John Piatek will perform songs that reflect the stories of life in Northern Michigan during a Christmas dinner event.
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