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The search for the leader of Northern Michigan's largest school district is on.

A benefit pancake breakfast is being held for 5-year old Cameron Strang.

SKIERS AND SNOWBOARDERS WELCOME THEIR FINAL DAYS ON THE SLOPES WHILE WELCOMING THE WARMER TEMPERATURES AND THE SIGNS OF SPRING.

SOME TRAVERSE CITY AREA RESIDENTS TOOK AN OPPORTUNITY TO TURN THEIR ATTENTION TO THE ENVIRONMENT -THE SAME WEEKEND THEY TURNED THEIR CLOCKS AHEAD.

The future of education is the topic of discussion on a weekly public affairs program.

THE ANNUAL ST. PATRICK'S DAY PARADE HITS THE STREETS NEAR DOWNTOWN TRAVERSE CITY.

IT'S NOT ABOUT EARNING MONEY - BUT ABOUT RAISING MONEY - AT AN ANNUAL ST. PATRICK'S WEEKEND EVENT.

A busy Traverse City roadway could be receiving a major facelift.

The Traverse City Police has sanctioned Officer Joseph Soffredine after finishing its internal investigation.

Drunk driving cases are on track to double in Wexford County.

A woman's personal battle with breast cancer helps her help others.

A viewer wanted to know if plans are moving forward for developing Traverse City's bayfront.  See the latest and how you can help with the design in tonight's Fact Finder Report.

Everything from chocolate truffles...child molds...even a chocolate chess set is what you'll find at Chocolate Exotica in Traverse City.  It's these local sweet treats that has 7&4's Melissa Smith featuring the company in this week's Made with Michigan Hands report.

Troopers from the Cadillac Post of the Michigan State Police arrested a drunk driver that was 5 times over the legal limit.

American Legion will not run youth baseball at the Grand Traverse Civic Center this year.  See why and what's next.

The Michigan State House Transportation Committee came to the Hagerty Center in Traverse City Monday afternoon to hear from transportation leaders and the public.

Paul Reid has fished the West Grand Traverse Bay for more than 50 years, but Saturday afternoon the tranquil waters of northern Michigan almost claimed his life.

A snowmobile raceway in Antrim County was the scene for races - and remembrances this weekend.

SPRING IS ON THE WAY - BUT THOSE WHO LOVE WINTER ACTIVITIES ARE MAKING THE MOST OF IT WHILE IT LASTS.

A Traverse City family is warning their neighborhood, a dog was shot in their driveway.

It is one of the most difficult things to endure: coming to terms with the reality that a loved one is terminally ill.  That's why there are programs like hospice to help families cope.  7&4's Melissa Smith shows us how a local hospice advocate is doing just that, in this month's Your Town Hero report.

The Father Fred Foundation has assembled hundreds of Easters Baskets for families in need.

Deputy Ronald Fenlon, Cheboygan County School Resource Officer, is providing his cell number to high school and middle school students and is also maintaining a Facebook page.

Leelanau County ranks as the third healthiest county in Michigan.  Grand Traverse County is not far behind, ranking eighth on the list.

A Traverse City bakery is aiming to benefit the local economy one loaf of bread at a time.  Pleasanton Brick Oven Bakery uses local ingredients to make their products, which are sold right here in northern Michigan.  7&4's Melissa Smith features the business in this week's "Made with Michigan Hands."