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TC Central Gym Demolition Plan Advances With Four-Court Proposal

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TCAPS trustees reaffirm reconstruction plans while backing a separate wrestling addition

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Michigan Seeks Answers After Boardman Area Sewer Main Break

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State regulators cite an August 25 failure near South Airport Road and Boardman Lake

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The 2026 Wine Grape Harvest Around Grand Traverse Bay

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What growers look for at picking time on Old Mission and Leelanau peninsulas

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Traverse Connect Summit Puts Regional Growth on the Agenda

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The November 9 program focuses on development readiness, with registration closing November 2 at noon

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BATA Offers Free Fixed-Route Rides on Election Day

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The November 3 fare offer covers fixed routes, with trip-planning help available from BATA

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NMC Opens Spring and Summer 2027 Registration in Traverse City

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A practical checklist for choosing courses, checking requirements and planning the next semester

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NMC Receives $630,876 for Maritime Workforce Training

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The Traverse City college joins a five-school investment tied to Michigan’s maritime strategy

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Traverse City Seeks Input on Downtown Utility and Street Work

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An October 20 open house introduces design ideas for Boardman, Washington, Cass and State

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North Flight Adds Air Transport for Injured Police K-9s

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The Traverse City-based service is working with health and veterinary partners on emergency transport

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Munson Medical Center Plans a Review of Emergency Patient Flow

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A hospital-wide improvement team is planned for late October; shorter waits remain a goal

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South Airport Sewer Repairs Advance in Garfield Township

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A new repair contract and a separate bid process put infrastructure work in focus this fall

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Central High School’s Ride Lab Connects Boards and Classroom Work

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The new course combines physics and business, with hands-on skateboard work confirmed by TCAPS

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Leelanau County Seeks a Firm to Recruit Its Next Administrator

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The October 16 notice sets a November 13 proposal deadline for executive search services

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Rogers Observatory Reaches a 45-Year Milestone in Traverse City

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NMC’s October anniversary announcement highlights a facility built through community donations

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Traverse City Early Voting Opens October 24

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City voters can visit the Governmental Center daily through November 1, with Election Day on November 3.

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The Latest Leelanau County Blotter & 911 Call Report | The Ticker

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Animal control calls and scam reports from Leelanau County

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Traverse City Leaf Pickup Begins October 19: What to Know

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Prepare for fall leaf collection, follow the zone map and check the city’s current placement instructions before moving piles

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Claire Karner Starts as Traverse City Planning Director October 19

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Traverse City planning director: The incoming director brings East Bay experience and a focus on listening.

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County-City Tensions Flare Over TIF Extension, Governmental Center Repairs

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Debate over the TIF 97 extension and Traverse City TIF ballot proposal

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Retailers push to move Michigan bottle returns out of stores as bottle law turns 50

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Exploring changes to the bottle bill michigan and grocery store bottle return

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Refinery issues are pointed at as a reason for the latest spike in gas prices

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Updates on Grand Traverse Bay fuel costs and Grand Traverse Bay gas prices

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Michigan State Police launches new websites for unsolved cold cases

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Including information on unidentified persons and homicides in the region

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Garfield Township approves $1.6 million repair plan for South Airport Road

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Addressing the Boardman River sewage spill and planning sewer repair grand traverse bay

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Traverse City hits pause on a neighborhood tax break after an overflow crowd pushes back

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Exploring housing programs grand traverse bay and grand traverse bay property tax district options

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SUTTONS BAY: Body of missing boater found | Local News - Traverse City Record-Eagle

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covering Suttons Bay news and Suttons Bay boating accident updates

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South Airport Road Closed Near Logan's Landing, Likely Sewer Break

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Impacts of the South Airport Road closure and the public health advisory

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State board again rejects recall petition against Antrim County clerk

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Covering antrim county elections and the michigan election investigation

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NMC plans $13.5 million makeover to centralize student services

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Exploring campus renovation and student feedback building design initiatives

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Michigan State Police explain mental health support for troopers

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Addressing mental health stigma in law enforcement and law enforcement mental health support

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Marina Assessment, Childcare Resolution, Eighth Street Rezoning on City Agenda

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Including updates on childcare centers grand traverse bay and the rezoning request

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