Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 13th of December.
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🏘️ Community
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A report reveals significant barriers to supporting sexual assault survivors in rural Grand Traverse region, emphasizing the need for improved resources and services.
🎓 Education
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.
The Northwest Education Services Board of Education is actively searching for a new superintendent prioritizing student interests, with applications open until February 7, 2025.
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.
🏛️ Government
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 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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