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Traverse City, Michigan Patch AM: a 4 min read

Greetings Traverse City! We’re your go-to source for what’s happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What new prowling and trespass rules could mean for Hull Park
  • Why you might smell rotten eggs near TC Central this week
  • How 30-mile medical drone flights could change care from Traverse City

Also on today's calendar: Grand Traverse Musicale Piano and Clarinet Music Program and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do Norway’s navy ships all have barcodes? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: A shower; breezy in the p.m., with a high of 68 and low of 57 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Clouds and sun with a shower, temps: high: 69, low: 51.
  • Thursday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 64 and low of 43 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Commissioners to Consider Prowling, Trespassing Ordinances (traverseticker.com) — Traverse City commissioners are weighing new prowling and park trespassing ordinances aimed at addressing safety concerns around Hull Park while emphasizing officer discretion and support for unhoused residents. Tonight’s meeting also covers the city’s PILOT housing incentives, an informational session on the Infrastructure First TIF ballot proposal, and a proposed $1 million airport tree-maintenance agreement at Oakwood Cemetery.
   

2. Rotten egg odor expected near TC Central High during DTE gas work (9and10news.com) — Expect a visible gas flare and noticeable rotten-egg odor near Traverse City Central High on Tuesday as DTE upgrades a natural gas pipeline, with traffic control but no closures. The odor may linger about a week, and crews will return around Oct. 13 for a shorter flare. Residents are urged to call 911 and DTE if they suspect a real leak.
   

3. Munson Medical Drones Jump From 1 Mile to 30 After DroneUp Quit (dronexl.co) — Munson Healthcare is launching a new phase of its medical drone trial, flying supplies and lab samples between Munson Medical Center in Traverse City and Crystal Lake Health Center in Frankfort through October. The project dramatically expands range from about one mile to 30, with a new operator, Blueflite, taking over after DroneUp’s exit. Results could shape future rural medical deliveries across northern Michigan.
   

4. Epson Tour's Great Lakes Championship moving to The Bear in 2027 (9and10news.com) — Traverse City will host the LPGA Epson Tour’s Great Lakes Championship at The Bear at Grand Traverse Resort and Spa starting June 14-20, 2027, under a new name. Expect pro-ams, community events, and three days of championship play on one of Michigan’s toughest courses, with more details on sponsorships, volunteers, and spectators coming soon.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Does anyone know of any good restaurants in Traverse City that have buffets on a weekday?
    It would be for a large group visiting in the next week or two. Thanks so much! (Nextdoor Old Towne)
  • *** I DID NOT KNOW THAT***
    Ben Franklin never patented the lightning rod — he refused on principle, saying inventions meant to benefit humanity should be free for everyone to… (Nextdoor N Four Mile Rd)
  • Panera Bread Company posted a job opening for Team Member in Traverse City. Apply here.
  • Great Wolf Lodge posted a job opening for Lifeguard in Traverse City. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Traverse City here.

Ok Traverse City! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why do Norway’s navy ships all have barcodes?" — So when they come back to port they can just scan-da-navi-an! (Thank you Jessica C. for sending it in!)
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