Cup of Traverse City

<p>Historic Central Grade School Opens Its Doors Before Major Renovation Project</p><p></p><p>• TCAPS invited community members, alumni, and families to tour Central Grade School before construction begins on a major renovation project. </p><p> • 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. </p><p> • Renovation plans focus on modernizing the building while preserving key historic features, including Lars Auditorium, historic tile work, and the building’s exterior character. </p><p> • The project will bring the building up to modern accessibility and safety standards while restoring some original features, including relocating the library back to its historic first-floor location. </p><p> • School leaders say the goal is to honor generations of Traverse City families while preparing the building for future students.  </p><p></p><p><a href="https://upnorthlive.com/news/local/central-grade-school-invites-community-to-tour-historic-building-before-renovations-begin">https://upnorthlive.com/news/local/central-grade-school-invites-community-to-tour-historic-building-before-renovations-begin</a></p><p></p><p>Weather:</p><p>Today</p><p>Sunny, with a high near 80. Light and variable wind becoming northeast 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.</p><p>Tonight</p><p>Clear, with a low around 46. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light north in the evening.</p><p>Tuesday</p><p>Sunny, with a high near 77. Light north wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.</p>

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

<p>After a month off, I'm back. Restarting daily episodes on Tuesday the 26th of May. </p><p></p><p>See ya then! </p>

<p>Northern Michigan Startup Week returning to Traverse City</p><p></p><p>• Week-long event will bring together entrepreneurs, small business owners, and remote workers from across the region</p><p> • Events include workshops, panel discussions, and networking opportunities hosted at multiple locations around Traverse City</p><p> • Organizers say the goal is to support local innovation and strengthen the region’s growing startup and small business community</p><p>Source</p><p> 9&amp;10 News</p><p><a href="https://www.9and10news.com/2026/04/06/northern-michigan-startup-week-returns-to-traverse-city/"> https://www.9and10news.com/2026/04/06/northern-michigan-startup-week-returns-to-traverse-city/</a></p><p></p><p>Weather – Traverse City (Next 36 Hours)</p><p></p><p>Today</p><p>Sunny, with a high near 45. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.</p><p>Tonight</p><p>Increasing clouds, with a low around 36. South wind 5 to 10 mph.</p><p>Tuesday</p><p>Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 61. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon.</p>

<p>Beitner Road Closed For Months As Flooding Recovery Continues</p><p></p><p>• Beitner Road in Grand Traverse County is expected to remain closed for up to six months due to severe washouts from recent flooding</p><p>• South Airport Road could reopen within about a week, depending on continued cleanup and water levels</p><p>• County officials say multiple roads, culverts, and drainage systems were heavily damaged, with repairs expected to take weeks to months</p><p></p><p>Source</p><p>Traverse Ticker</p><p><a href="https://www.traverseticker.com/news/beitner-likely-out-six-months-south-airport-up-to-a-week-more-flooding-updates/">https://www.traverseticker.com/news/beitner-likely-out-six-months-south-airport-up-to-a-week-more-flooding-updates/</a></p><p></p><p></p><p>Weather – Traverse City (Next 36 Hours)</p><p></p><p>TODAY</p><p>Widespread fog before 10am. Otherwise, sunny, with a high near 73. Light southwest wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the morning.</p><p>Tonight</p><p>A slight chance of rain and thunderstorms, then rain and possibly a thunderstorm after 11pm. Low around 43. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.</p><p>Saturday</p><p>Rain showers before noon, then scattered rain and snow showers between noon and 5pm, then scattered snow showers after 5pm. Temperature falling to around 39 by 11am. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.</p><p>Saturday Night</p><p></p><p></p>