Good morning, Traverse City.

Traverse City community will see a series of holiday events and activations, including a United Way office closure, a Red Kettle campaign goal set at $275,000, and diverse festivities from holiday trivia to New Year's Eve celebrations with volunteer opportunities and scholarships being offered.

Paul and Jenny Sparks create a significant holiday display at their home in East Bay Township, drawing visitors with lights, free hot cocoa, and a shared sense of community joy.

Traverse City's Cherry Capital Airport is set to expand its air service in 2025 with potential Jet Blue flights to the East Coast, following its ranking by The Wall Street Journal as one of the “Ten Best Places to Go in 2025.”

Pat Lamb and Karmin Olds of Northwest Education Services Career Tech in Michigan have been honored with prestigious awards from the MI ACTE for their exemplary contributions to Career and Technical Education.

Antrim and Grand Traverse counties reached a last-minute agreement to extend their cost-sharing for court services until 2025, avoiding a potential shutdown of district court operations in Bellaire.

The Traverse City attorney requested an independent review by the Grand Traverse County Prosecuting Attorney concerning the city manager's IT contract amid conflict of interest concerns.

NCTA Grand Traverse Chapter Monthly Meeting: Geo-hiking Isle Royale

This monthly meeting will focus on the geological significance and hiking opportunities at Isle Royale National Park, highlighting the Midcontinent Rift's influence on the area.