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1. Grab your broom — witches are taking over the Boardman River for the annual Witch Paddle (9and10news.com) — Traverse City paddlers can join the third annual Witch Paddle on the Boardman River at 4 p.m. on October 24, simply by showing up in a boat and a witch or wizard hat. Organizer Chelsea Bay Dennis hopes more locals will embrace this playful, costume-filled way to connect outdoors while also spotlighting the work of The Watershed Center Grand Traverse Bay.
2. TCLP Expands Renewable Sources (traverseticker.com) — Traverse City Light & Power is boosting its renewable energy mix through a new partnership in the Hart Solar project, which will supply about 7 percent of TCLP's annual renewable power. Local customers can expect more Michigan-based clean energy alongside existing efforts like the Hall Street solar canopy, customer generation incentives, and demand response programs aimed at stabilizing long-term costs.
3. Does City Have Fair Representation on Airport Board? (traverseticker.com) — Traverse City officials are pressing for guaranteed seats on the Cherry Capital Airport board, arguing the airport's large footprint and impacts on city neighborhoods demand stronger representation. County and township leaders are split over changing the Northwest Regional Airport Authority's makeup, even as the city weighs a $1 million tree-maintenance agreement at Oakwood Cemetery tied to airport operations.
4. Book explores Northern Michigan's climate haven potential (lansingcitypulse.com) — Northern Michigan's growing reputation as a climate haven directly touches Traverse City, where rising home prices and a popular local water nonprofit feature prominently in a new book, "This Magnetic North." Author Tim Mulherin, inspired by views of Grand Traverse Bay and conversations with Traverse City-based FLOW, explores how climate migration, local love of the region, and housing costs may reshape communities Up North.
5. Michigan's aging water systems face $85 billion infrastructure need (9and10news.com) — From a Traverse City dateline, water experts warn Michigan faces an $85 billion bill over 20 years to replace aging pipes and prevent more breaks and flooding. The report urges lawmakers to create road-style, consistent funding so communities like Traverse City aren't left with mounting repair costs and infrastructure failures as century-old systems wear out.
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