Traverse City News

H.A.N.D.D.S dog rescue group
H.A.N.D.D.S. to the Rescue is a all volunteer group that is dedicated to saving those dogs that would otherwise be euthanized due to lack of space, medical conditions or severe injuries.
The organizer of the group spoke with 7&4 News about the challenges they're facing and what community members can do to help including volunteering with H.A.N.D.D.S or adopting dogs that need foster homes.
For more information about H.A.N.D.D.S check out their website: http://www.handdstotherescue.com/


Calling all actors
A Traverse City film production company is looking for actors. Kids Creek Production is holding a casting call for its new short film "Xingu".
The company is currently working on two other productions "The Scrapper", which is being filmed in Grand Rapids, and "The Boys of Summer", which will show in Michigan this summer. Company owners say they're looking to fill six roles for their latest short film, "Xingu". Those who get hired won't get paid.
CLICK HERE for information on an audition.


Fire Crews Bracing For A Critical Fire Week
There's still no rain in sight, and with these dangerously dry conditions, fire crews are standing by.
Firefighters across the viewing area are bracing for what could be a very long week.
The US Forest Service says this is the most critical fire week they've seen yet.


Rejected Whiting plan
City commissioners in August voted down a plan that involved Sutherland and developer Gene LaFave renovating the downtown Whiting Hotel with millions in public dollars. Commissioners defeated the measure by a 4 to 2 vote.
The $7.4 million Whiting project was meant to create 27 affordable housing units and 11 low-income apartments around an expanded Cherry Republic store on the ground floor.
Proponents said the project would have created 190 new construction jobs and fit with The Grand Vision land use study that calls for public investment in city and village centers. Opponents questioned the large use of public dollars that eliminated 54 rooms for existing tenants.


Resources:
The Record Eagle, 9&10 News, Up North Live