🌱 How is Interlochen’s Rep. Roth trying to protect Michigan foster caregivers?

Good morning Interlochen! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• How is Interlochen’s Rep. Roth trying to protect Michigan foster caregivers?

Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)

---

Weather forecast:

• Friday: Not as warm, becoming breezy, with a high of 77 and low of 60 degrees.
• Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 77, low: 55.
• Sunday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 63 and low of 50 degrees.

---

📰 News we're reading

• House committee considers bill to establish penalties for threats or harassment of DHHS caregivers (newsfromthestates.com) — Interlochen’s state Rep. John Roth is leading a bipartisan push to toughen penalties for threats and harassment against foster parents and other DHHS caregivers across Michigan. A House committee heard emotional testimony, debated whether higher penalties deter violence, and advanced a related prison diversion bill, with further action still ahead.
   

---

📸 Around Interlochen

Show off your photography skills and the sights around town! Click here to submit your Photo of the Day to Patch AM!

---

🗓 Upcoming Events in Interlochen

Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!

Monday June 15

• Summer Reading Club - Kickoff Event
  Interlochen Public Library 610 Woodmere Ave., Traverse City, MI, 49686, US
  10:00 am
• SRC Kickoff: Spoonman!
  Interlochen Public Library 610 Woodmere Ave., Traverse City, MI, 49686, US
  11:00 am
• SRC Kick-Off T-shirts & Tote Bags at FLPL
  Interlochen Public Library 77 Lakecrest Ln., Fife Lake, MI, 49633, US
  1:00 pm

Tuesday June 16

• Clubhouse: Craft and Play
  Interlochen Public Library 610 Woodmere Ave., Traverse City, MI, 49686, US
  10:00 am
• Wigglers Summer Storytime
  Interlochen Public Library 213 S Brownson Ave., Kingsley, MI, 49649, US
  10:30 am
• Mind Your Money: Smart Finances for Seniors
  Interlochen Public Library 610 Woodmere Ave., Traverse City, MI, 49686, US
  11:00 am
• East Bay SRC Kickoff Party
  Interlochen Public Library 1989 Three Mile Rd., Traverse City, MI, 49686, US
  11:30 am
• Guided Meditation for a Calm Mind and Kind Heart
  Interlochen Public Library 610 Woodmere Ave., Traverse City, MI, 49686, US
  1:00 pm

---

📣 Interlochen Shout Outs!

Want to say something great about someone in town? Click here to submit your Shout Out to Patch AM! It's free!

---

🗓 Events Nearby

Friday June 12

• Tai Chi with Josh at East Bay
  Interlochen Public Library 1989 Three Mile Rd., Traverse City, MI, 49686, US
  12:00 pm
• Summer FUNday Fridays with 4-H!
  Interlochen Public Library 610 Woodmere Ave., Traverse City, MI, 49686, US
  2:00 pm
• Fireside Chat / SRC Sign-up @ Boardman River Nature Center
  Interlochen Public Library 1450 Cass Road, Traverse City, MI, 49685, US
  5:00 pm
• Book & Brew Walk — The Folded Leaf →
  The Folded Leaf, 414 E Eighth St Unit 103, Traverse City
  5:30 pm

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

---

Want to see your business here? Click here to connect with local customers.

---

💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• This is a planned, expert-led prescribed burn...
  This is a planned, expert-led prescribed burn named GRAND TRAVERSE-RX W-61-639 Riplow Barrens that began on June 8, 2026. Managed by the protecting… (Nextdoor )

• Britten, Inc. posted a job opening for Print Fabrication Specialist in Traverse City. Apply here.
• Home Depot (Retail) posted a job opening for Freight/Receiving in Traverse City. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Interlochen here.

---

🗞 Nearby News

Traverse City

• Two chefs are joining forces for Traverse City summer brunch series (mlive.com)
• How to get tickets for National Writers Series author events in Traverse City this summer (mlive.com)
• Munson nurses approve deal after months of negotiations (upnorthlive.com)

Benzonia

• Water rescue reported in Benzonia, per police log (recordpatriot.com)

---

Ok Interlochen! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!

---

👉 Help make Patch AM better

• Help us grow by suggesting local news sources.
• Shape this newsletter with your feedback.
• List items for sale or services offered

We use a combination of real people and machines to tell you what’s happening around town. Learn more about Patch AM.

---

Share to NextDoor     Share to Facebook