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Thursday, December 19th, 2024
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Good morning, Traverse City. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 19th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ An anonymous donor provided $41,200 to the Bay Area Transportation Authority, which was distributed in envelopes to 100 fortunate passengers to spread holiday cheer. Traverse City Record-Eagle
- ➤ Various local business and community news include District Health Department No. 10 closures, a new Bee Joyful gift shop, TBA Credit Union's recognition, manufacturing apprenticeships, a military spouse careers program, a Detroit Lions themed room at Grand Traverse Resort and Spa, and Petoskey Regional Chamber of Commerce awards, along with updates on Meijer's delivery expansion, holiday package protection tips, preschool enrollment in Michigan, unemployment insurance tax changes, treasury grants for distressed cities, and a national employment report. Traverse City Record-Eagle
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ The Grand Traverse Sheriff’s Office is investigating notes with threatening messages left in books at Books-A-Million in Traverse City, consulting the county prosecutor on possible terroristic threat charges. Traverse City Record-Eagle
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Northwestern Michigan College Board of Trustees approved an International Affairs Forum grant application for $10,000 to enhance freshwater and indigenous programming with the support of the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippa Indians. Traverse City Record-Eagle
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Grand Traverse County Commission approved a $51-million budget for 2025, including pension funding and the purchase of new Tasers, following extensive discussions. Traverse City Record-Eagle
- ➤ Traverse City commissioners request further refinement on drafted safety ordinances concerning year-round homeless shelter operations, citing concerns over vagueness and potential impact on community events. Traverse City Record-Eagle
- ➤ Protesters gathered at a Grand Traverse County Board meeting to demand the resignation of Chair Rob Hentschel, who is under investigation for sexual assault allegations. UpNorthLive
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Experts advise using pet-friendly ice melt products and innovative methods like sand for traction to protect pets from harmful chemicals in traditional road salts. UpNorthLive
- ➤ Nittolo’s Little Italy, a family restaurant specializing in pizza and seafood, plans to open a new location in Traverse City with a focus on affordable, small portion sizes ideal for families, featuring an old school New York 'Little Italy vibe'. 9&10 News
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