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Historic Central Grade School Opens Its Doors Before Major Renovation Project • TCAPS invited community members, alumni, and families to tour Central Grade School before construction begins on a major renovation project. • Central Grade is the oldest neighborhood school in the district, with roots dating back to 1874. The current building was constructed in 1935 after the original school was lost to fire. • Renovation plans focus on modernizing the building while preserving key historic featu

Boardman River Flooding and South Airport Road Flooding https://www.traverseticker.com/news/road-commission-eyes-future-of-south-airport-road/ Today Sunny, with a high near 85. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Tonight Increasing clouds, with a low around 53. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Wednesday Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 77. Light north wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.

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Northern Michigan Startup Week returning to Traverse City • Week-long event will bring together entrepreneurs, small business owners, and remote workers from across the region • Events include workshops, panel discussions, and networking opportunities hosted at multiple locations around Traverse City • Organizers say the goal is to support local innovation and strengthen the region’s growing startup and small business community Source 9&10 News https://www.9and10news.com/2026/04/06/norther

Beitner Road Closed For Months As Flooding Recovery Continues • Beitner Road in Grand Traverse County is expected to remain closed for up to six months due to severe washouts from recent flooding • South Airport Road could reopen within about a week, depending on continued cleanup and water levels • County officials say multiple roads, culverts, and drainage systems were heavily damaged, with repairs expected to take weeks to months Source Traverse Ticker https://www.traverseticker.com/new

Happy Tax day! More flood related news this morning. TCAPS Closed... From The Grand Traverse Sheriff's office: Heads up for your morning commute! Things got even uglier last night. The bridge at Beitner Park failed. Beitner Road is no longer passable. The Grand Traverse County Road Commission has put barricades up at Chums Corners and at Keystone and River Rd. Additionally, things didn't get any better for S. Airport Rd last night. It will remain closed at Park Rd and Cass Rd. Another remi