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Friday, December 13th, 2024
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Good morning, Traverse City. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 13th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Traverse City and surrounding areas host a range of holiday events from cookie sales to community concerts, along with educational and charity initiatives, throughout mid-December. Traverse City Record-Eagle
- ➤ Residents of Northern Michigan creatively report on the stormy weather through haikus on a local Traverse City social media page, showcasing community spirit and poetic talent. 9&10 News
- ➤ Rotary Charities distributes $350,000 in grants to five regional nonprofits for projects aimed at community development, environmental protection, and arts access in Northwest Michigan. Traverse City Record-Eagle
- ➤ Essential workers, from road operators to Salvation Army officers, continue their duties amidst deadly winter weather, tackling freezing temperatures and hazardous roads to maintain services and safety. 9&10 News
- ➤ The Village at The Grand Traverse Commons in Traverse City is hosting 'Christmas In the Village' featuring Santa meet-and-greets, crafts, live music, and tours, aiming to get the community into the holiday spirit. 9&10 News
- ➤ A report reveals significant barriers to supporting sexual assault survivors in rural Grand Traverse region, emphasizing the need for improved resources and services. UpNorthLive
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Traverse City Area Public Schools overall show stable or improved scores, except Traverse City Central High School which experienced a 13-percent decrease due to special education student scoring metrics. Traverse City Record-Eagle
- ➤ The Northwest Education Services Board of Education is actively searching for a new superintendent prioritizing student interests, with applications open until February 7, 2025. 9&10 News
- ➤ Traverse City Area Public Schools utilize an organized system including road assessments by staff to decide on snow days, highlighting the balance between safety and educational time. 9&10 News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Garfield Township unanimously adopts a $5.4 million budget for the coming year, includes a new township manager position while reducing the supervisor's role, and reappoints former supervisor to the board. Traverse City Record-Eagle
SPORTS NEWS
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