🌱 How Kingsley neighbors rallied after a Coast Guard family’s house fire

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• How Kingsley neighbors rallied after a Coast Guard family’s house fire

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Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Low clouds, with a high of 32 and low of 25 degrees.
• Friday: Snow and ice, 1-2", temps: high: 31, low: 26.
• Saturday: Low clouds, with a high of 37 and low of 32 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• December 23 2025 Evening Hotshots (upnorthlive.com) — A Kingsley family serving in the U.S. Coast Guard is recovering after a Sunday night house fire that drew multiple fire departments and strong community support. Their story appears in a broader regional crime-and-safety roundup, but the Kingsley blaze and neighbors’ quick response stand out for local readers. Expect more details on relief efforts as information is released.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

Saturday December 27

• New Years Craft
  Traverse Area District Library , 610 Woodmere Ave. , Traverse City
  10:00 am

Monday December 29

• Ern & Patti Hooten, “Papa Hoot”
  Clearstream Rehabilitation and Nursing Center , 240 E North St , Hastings
  2:00 pm
• Flashback Crafts for Teens
  Interlochen Public Library , 610 Woodmere Ave. , Traverse City
  4:00 pm
• Books & Brewskis
  Traverse Area District Library , 439 East Eighth Street , Traverse City
  7:00 pm

Tuesday December 30

• Pokemon Club
  Traverse Area District Library , 610 Woodmere Ave. , Traverse City
  2:00 pm
• TADL Stitchers
  Interlochen Public Library , 610 Woodmere Ave. , Traverse City
  6:00 pm

Wednesday December 31

• CherryT Ball Drop
  City of Traverse City Events , Front & Cass , Traverse City
  4:00 pm

Saturday January 24

• One-Act Festival - 2026-01-24 (Event 628795)
  Harvey Theatre , 4000 Hwy M-137 , Interlochen
  2:00 pm

Tuesday January 27

• Houghton Lake Girls JV Basketball @ Manton
  Manton High School , 105 5th St , Manton
  5:30 pm

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