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Thursday, December 12th, 2024
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Good morning, Traverse City. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 12th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ 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. Traverse City Record-Eagle
- ➤ 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. 9&10 News
- ➤ 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. Traverse City Record-Eagle
- ➤ 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. Traverse City Record-Eagle
- ➤ 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. 9&10 News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Grand Traverse County Commission members express concern and support the legal process after Chair Rob Hentschel is investigated for alleged criminal sexual assault. Traverse City Record-Eagle
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ In just over two weeks, Michigan lost five first responders to suicide, highlighting the urgent need for enhanced mental health support within the community. 9&10 News
- ➤ 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. UpNorthLive
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ 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. 9&10 News
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