
Megan Huiskens
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1 week ago |
9and10news.com | Megan Huiskens |Jeremy D. Erickson
Northern Michigan struggles with childcare shortage and high costsTRAVERSE CITY — Parents and caregivers around northern Michigan are still having trouble finding childcare with many stuck on long waiting lists. It’s been an ongoing issue as many communities simply don’t have enough child care centers to meet demand. Now, local leaders are trying to find creative solutions.
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1 week ago |
9and10news.com | Megan Huiskens |Jeremy D. Erickson
Traverse City celebrates Native American history with new Cultural MarkerTRAVERSE CITY — Traverse City has installed another Native American Cultural Marker. It’s all part of a project organized by the Traverse Area Historical Society. The markers acknowledge where native people lived. Each marker is made of steel and has a bilingual message in the traditional Native American language and English. Traverse City’s mayor says these markers tell the story of an important piece of the area’s history.
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2 weeks ago |
9and10news.com | Josh Monroe |Megan Huiskens
TRAVERSE CITY — There will soon be more opportunity for families to find childcare in the Grand Traverse Region. Northwest Education Services, in Traverse City, broke ground this week on a new childhood and family center. The goal is to provide more childcare for families and it will give students an opportunity to learn about early childhood development. “So, childcare is really hard to find because there there’s, a large population and not enough caregiving,” says Lauren Dake, Family Liaison.
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2 weeks ago |
9and10news.com | Megan Huiskens |Josh Monroe
Mary Vollink RememberanceTRAVERSE CITY — A Traverse City Community member was awarded for their service. Traverse Connect held their annual Distinguished Alumni Award luncheon today. The award is a 95-year tradition honoring leaders within the community. Mary Vollink was awarded for her service volunteering and working at the salvation army and Grand Traverse Metro Fire Department. Traverse Connect shares why Vollink was the best candidate for the award.
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2 weeks ago |
9and10news.com | Megan Huiskens |Josh Monroe
3 Years Since Gaylord TornadoGAYLORD — People in Gaylord, reflecting on the devastating tornado that ripped through 3 years ago today. That couple with the March ice storm, the Gaylord community has experienced two natural disasters within that time. And the one thing people there have learned through these experiences is that they can depend on their neighbors to help get them through tough times. It’s been 3 years since the EF3 tornado touched down in Gaylord.
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