Traverse City Record-Eagle

TRAVERSE CITY — The 19th Annual Freshwater Summit is 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 21 at the Hagerty Center at Northwestern Michigan College, organized by The Watershed Center Grand Traverse Bay, NMC’s Great Lakes Water Studies Institute, Michigan Sea Grant Extension, Great Lakes Environmental Center, Inc., Inland Seas Education Association, and Conservation Resource Alliance.

TRAVERSE CITY — With an eye on 2027, Grand Traverse County commissioners are considering a range of financial options for a general fund budget of just under $59.3 million, which includes some positions they may add or eliminate next year. A report reviewed at a previous board meeting was the focus of discussion as County Administrator Nate Alger provided context and answered commissioner questions.

Dear Abby: My wife and I are the proud parents of a popular, beautiful, charming and usually well-meaning 16-year-old girl. However, some of her recent behavior is causing serious concern. “Lindsey” is part of her class’s “in” crowd. Still, she’s engaging and friendly to everyone, which is a value my wife and I have worked to instill in her. One boy, “Henry,” is sweet on her. In short, Henry is not exactly in her social circle.

Dear Dr. Roach: I am 74 and have sleep apnea. I’ve used a CPAP device for over 20 years. Over the past four to five years, I’ve been awakened several times each night with a seriously dry mouth. I will get a drink, use the bathroom, and get right back to sleep, only to have the same thing happen over and over again. I’ve used several different types of face masks with a full face mask working the best, and I’ve tried using a chin strap without success. This impacts my quality of sleep.

MAPLE CITY — Glen Lake won 3-1 Wednesday over Traverse City Christian to advance to the district semifinals. "I like that they didn't quit. They fought for 80 minutes," Glen Lake coach Jared Boynton said. "The way they played for each other was really nice. We have to keep playing for each other and play for the seniors. We got a lot of youngsters here, so we are getting them experience of a playoff game to the next round." kAm{2<6C 7C6D9>2? ~5:?

NEW YORK (AP) — Shoppers showed their willingness to spend in September even after a better-than-expected splurge in August. Retail sales increased a better-than-expected 0.8% last month, after delivering a revised 1.3% gain in August, according to the Commerce Department’s report Thursday. Economists were anticipating a 0.3% increase for the month, according to FactSet. kAmtI4=F5:?8 3FD:?6DD 2E 82D DE2E:@?D[ C6E2:= D2=6D C@D6 _]aT :?

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. applications for unemployment benefits inched up last week as layoffs remain historically low and most American workers enjoy job security. Initial jobless claims for the week ending October 10 ticked up by 1,000 to 199,000 from the week before, the Labor Department said Thursday. The four-week average of claims, which smooths out week-to-week volatility, rose by 250 to 198,500.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Wholesale inflation rose more quickly than expected last month on a big jump in fuel costs, a sign that stubbornly rising prices remain an economic challenge for consumers and a political problem for Republicans in the midterm elections. The Labor Department’s producer price index — which captures inflation before it reaches consumers — soared 6.3% in September from a year ago, up from 5.6% in August and the biggest increase since December 2022, the government said Thursday.

BANGKOK (AP) — African economies have managed to weather fairly well the energy crisis brought on by the Iran war, but a decline in aid has left the continent vulnerable to future shocks, the head of the International Monetary Fund’s Africa department said Thursday. The IMF forecasts growth in Africa at 4.5% this year, slightly higher than its earlier estimate, recovering to 5% in 2027.

NEW YORK (AP) — Shoppers showed their willingness to spend in September even after a better-than-expected splurge in August. Retail sales increased 0.8% last month, after delivering a revised 1.3% gain in August, according to the Commerce Department’s report Thursday. Economists were anticipating a 0.3% increase for the month, according to FactSet. kAm$E:==[ 6I4=F5:?8 3FD:?6DD 2E 82D DE2E:@?D[ C6E2:= D2=6D C@D6 _]aT :?