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Traverse City Police Chief Jeff O'Brien retired this month, after 32 years as a full-time police officer, and 40 years of service to the TCPD.
In this edition of the "For the Community, By the Community" podcast, 9&10's Bill Froehlich sat down with the chief to talk about his career, his efforts in what's known as "community policing", and how he feels about the future of the department.
Congratulations to Chief O'Brien on your retirement, and thank you for your service!

In this month’s “For the Community, By the Community” podcast, 9&10’s Bill Froehlich stopped in at Cherryland Electric Cooperative.
He talked with Cherryland’s leadership: the retiring Tony Anderson, and incoming CEO Rachel Johnson. Together, they explore the role of an electric utility in the community, how the community relies on Cherryland and its line workers to keep the lights (and the air conditioning) on, and how a co-op can give back to its members and the community at-large.

Spring is here, and April is Child Abuse Prevention Month.

For the latest edition of our “For the Community, By the Community” podcast, 9&10′s Bill Froehlich sits down with the Traverse Bay Children’s Advocacy Center. The CAC helps children who are victims of physical or sexual abuse, or who have been witness to domestic violence.

Prevention Coordinator Melissa Socia tells us all about the CAC’s mission, the communities and children they serve, and how you can help spread awareness and support the cause.

Two Northern Michigan communities are hiring, thanks to funding from the Michigan Economic Development Corporation.
This is the fourth year for the Community Development Fellowship program. Ten communities across the state are getting financial support to hire an extra employee to help with growth and development.
It’s run by the Community Economic Development Association of Michigan (CEDAM), which says they are looking for people who want to make a difference in their own community, and have an interest in economic development.
In Northern Michigan: Gaylord and Grand Traverse County’s East Bay township won the competitive grants in the fourth year of the project. This month, 9&10′s Bill Froehlich talked with Claire Karner, East Bay Township’s Director of Planning and Zoning, about the CEDAM fellowship.

September is National Recovery Month.

First established by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration over 30 years ago, organizations and nonprofits all over the nation now honor Recovery Month in different ways each year.

Addiction Treatment Services of Traverse City is hosting their very first Porch-A-Palooza on September 27th.

This all-day event is aimed at building connections and raising awareness of addiction, through outdoor activities, live music, food and more.

This month, we’re talking with their CEO, Paula Lipinski and Community Director, Krysteena Burfield, to learn more about Recovery Month and what Porch-A-Palooza is all about.

For more information on Addiction Treatment Services, click here.

Community Impact Partners of Traverse City are closing a final chapter on their legacy this year.

The nonprofit’s popular singing and dancing competition, Swingshift and the Stars, announced this will be their final season. After 15 years of raising of money for local groups throughout the community, they’re looking back on their hard work with pride.

This month, we’re talking with co-founder Judy Harrison to learn more about this exciting event and what their next steps look like.