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Friday, April 26, 2013  According to Petoskey Public Safety Director John Calabrese, the two girls went to McLaren Northern Michigan last night around 7 p.m. with "discomfort" on their arms. Officials believed the discomfort came from a possible chemical in a bottle they found near the Bear River.

Sunday, April 21, 2013  It was a day full of beauty and girl power for girls of all ages at the 2nd annual Cut-a-Thon, hosted by My Sister's House.

Tuesday, March 26, 2013  23-year-old Daniel Rueckert was denied bond after he was charged with 6 counts of Criminal Sexual Conduct. A Big Rapids woman told police he molested her two young daughters.

Monday, March 25, 2013  Man accused of molesting two girls ages ten and eight.

Saturday, March 16, 2013  The St. Ignace Girls High School basketball team is bringing home a trophy Saturday night after being crowned State Champions.

Thursday, March 14, 2013  St. Ignace earns a chance at another state title with a fourth quarter comeback and an impressive win over Climax-Scotts at The Breslin Center.

Saturday, March 09, 2013  More than 600 students got an intense workout today while putting their strength and muscles to the test!

Tuesday, February 19, 2013  Some middle school girls fought back against bullies with posters that said "Take what you need".  The poster had tabs on the bottom that girls could rip off. On the tabs were written words such as love, hope, strength, courage, understanding, loyalty and patience.

Wednesday, February 13, 2013  Charlevoix and East Jordan Middle Schools are playing tonight to help raise money to support teachers battling the disease.

Wednesday, January 23, 2013  Scott Wayne Buning faces one count of harboring a runaway and one count of contributing to the delinquincy of a minor, both misdemeanors.

Friday, November 30, 2012  A sex offender who is the husband of a former Traverse City coach is facing a misdemeanor charge for hanging around her players.

Monday, November 19, 2012  Cherry Knoll Elementary School's 2nd and 3rd grade girls basketball coach was let go after leaving students in the care of a registered sex offender.

Wednesday, November 14, 2012  Kalkaska's Kelli Guy has signed her letter of intent to play basketball at Michigan Tech next fall.

Tuesday, October 16, 2012  Mancelona Middle School has decided to separate the boys and girls during lunchtime and recess.

Thursday, October 11, 2012  The heavy metal icon was in South Dakota on Wednesday to help kick-off a 6,000-square-foot rock 'n' roll academy for local Boys & Girls Club members.