25 Years Later, We Remember. 🇺🇸 On the morning of September 11, we invite our community to gather with us at the Grand Traverse 9/11 Memorial Park as we pause to remember the lives lost, honor the heroes who answered the call, and reflect on a day that forever changed our nation. This year marks the 25th anniversary of September 11, 2001. Our remembrance ceremony will begin at 8:30 AM and will include the Grand Traverse Metro Honor Guard, Grand Traverse Pipes & Drums, music, prayer, a keynote address by Nate Alger, Grand Traverse County Administrator, the 3-3-3 bell ceremony, and a moment of silence marking the time Flight 11 struck the North Tower of the World Trade Center. Friday, September 11, 2026 Ceremony begins at 8:30 AM Grand Traverse 9/11 Memorial Park, 897 Parsons Road 49686 We encourage guests to arrive a little early. The Salvation Army Traverse City will generously provide coffee and doughnuts before and during the ceremony. For those unable to attend in person, the ceremony will also be livestreamed here on the GTMESA Facebook page. Please join us as we remember together. Never Forget. 🇺🇸
NEWS RELEASE For Immediate Release Aug. 14, 2026 Arson Reward Reward Offered for Information Related to Arson Investigation The Grand Traverse Metro Fire Department, the Grand Traverse Sheriff’s Office and the ATF (Alcohol, Tobacco & Firearms) are seeking the public’s assistance with an active investigation into an arson fire that occurred on 6/20/2026 during the nighttime hours at Harbor Light Christian Center located at 6040 Barnes Rd in Garfield Township. A reward of up to $5,000.00 is being offered for information that leads to the identification, arrest, and/or conviction of the person or persons responsible. Investigators are asking anyone who may have witnessed suspicious activity, has video footage, or has information related to this incident to contact the Grand Traverse Sheriff’s Office at 231- 995-5012. Tips may be provided anonymously. Please do not approach or confront anyone you believe may be involved. If you see an emergency or immediate danger, call 911.
☀️ End Summer Strong—Learn CPR This August ☀️ Before summer winds down and schedules fill up, take time to learn a skill that can save a life. Join Grand Traverse Metro Fire for FREE Family & Friends CPR and head into fall feeling confident and prepared! 📅 August 18, 2026, 6:00–8:00 PM 📍 GT Metro Fire Station 11 (3000 Albany St.) Learn adult, child, and infant CPR, AED use, and choking relief—because preparedness never takes a vacation. Pre-register in the comments below 🔽 #AugustSafety #BackToRoutine #FamilyAndFriendsCPR #LearnCPR #SaveALife #GTMetroFire
Can you believe we're one month away from the 25th Remembrance Ceremony of 9/11? Preparations are well underway and we'd like to offer an update. Allow us to introduce this year's soloist, Lili Sosa Dunn! Liliana Sosa Dunn is a second year music major at Northwestern Michigan College, where she is studying under the instruction of Dr. Diane M. Clark as a member of NMC’s Chamber Singers. Although she graduated from Traverse City Central High School in 2025, where she was a member of their Vocal Majority and Chorale ensembles, she went to Elk Rapids for most of her education. This is where she would star as the Teen Angel in Grease and Maria in The Sound of Music, as well as participate in the chamber choir and general ensemble. After she chose to transfer schools, she also performed at the Old Town Playhouse with their Young Company and Mainstage programs appearing as Jane Doe in Ride the Cyclone, Woman #1 in A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder, and Mary Robert in Sister Act. She has also received first division scores at the State Solo and Ensemble Festival, and worked with Broadway Professionals at Take it From the Top’s one week intensive at the City Opera House. In the future, Liliana hopes to transfer to a musical theater BFA program. Mark your calendar and join us on 9/11. Friday, September 11 8:30 am - 9:00 am GT 9/11 Memorial Park 897 Parsons Road Traverse City, MI 49686
A big thank you to UpNorthLive and Marc Schollett Upnorthlive for stopping by and showcasing our new Truck 1! 🚒 We're excited to officially welcome this state-of-the-art apparatus to our fleet. With enhanced safety features, increased reach, and expanded capabilities, Truck 1 will help our firefighters better serve and protect the residents and visitors of Acme, East Bay, and Garfield Townships for many years to come. Check out the story below to learn more about our new Truck 1 and how it will strengthen emergency response throughout our service area!k
We are grateful to receive a $39,572.00 grant from the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation to support our emergency response efforts! This funding was used to purchase a new spreader, cutter, and ram for the new Truck 1, helping ensure our department is better equipped to serve the Traverse City community. Thank you to the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation, Firehouse Subs in Traverse City, and the generous donors who made this possible! Check out the tools in action below! 🔽🚒
