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Monday, March 18, 2013  Gladys Muñoz was awarded the 2013 Sara Hardy Humanitarian Award.

Thursday, March 14, 2013  The co-pilot of Flight 1549 visited Traverse City Thursday night to share his harrowing story of survival to a packed auditorium at Traverse City Central High School.

Tuesday, March 12, 2013  With overwhelming support from community members, Peninsula Township board members unanimously approved a new boat launch in East Grand Traverse Bay and to expand Bowers Harbor Park.

Wednesday, November 07, 2012  There is a place at Arlington National Cemetary where every hour of every day visitors can witness perfection; a perfect uniform, a perfect ceremony, a perfect honor. High above the rows of headstone and heroes you find The Tomb of Unknowns. Standing guard by the tomb is a member of the Army's 3rd Infantry Regiment, the so called "old guard." The are men who have stood watch for more than 50 years over the unidentified remains of our veterans. They are men who are handpicked and go through extensive training before accepting their duty.

Wednesday, November 07, 2012  Everyday at Arlington National Ceremony, veterans are laid to rest with military honors. A flag draped coffin, a firing party, and a bugler are the images we expect to see at graveside funeral services. If you look closely though you may notice something you didn't expect, a lady. She is an official part of the ceremony, and by title, she is an Arlington Lady.

Thursday, May 10, 2012  While the Pilgrims were making their way on the fringe of the "New World", a tiny settlement was already laying down the foundations for it's future. Sault Ste. Marie can lay claim to being one of the oldest establishments in the Midwest. As you may imagine, it has a history that runs as strong as the river which has helped shaped it.

Monday, May 07, 2012 

Thursday, March 08, 2012  Northern Michigan is a beautiful backdrop for the story of our lives. But a Traverse City film maker thought it would also be a great setting for part of the story he brought to life.

Tuesday, February 28, 2012  After being "too close to call" for much of the evening, Mitt Romney holds on for a victory in Michigan's presidential primary.

Tuesday, February 21, 2012  Henry Ford owned it. U.S. Presidents visited it. Babe Ruth was kicked off it. They are the lost stories of a Northern Michigan island, but not the one you are probably thinking of.

Tuesday, January 31, 2012  In every athlete beats the heart of a champion. But to achieving your best, often takes hard work, years of practice, and maybe a little luck. Few people know that better than special olympian Beth Mayer.

Monday, January 30, 2012  In the wake of the arrest and arraignment of a TCAPS teacher and coach, school superintendent Steve Cousins is speaking out. Cousins says he is shell-shocked by the charges filed against his former language of the arts teacher, Lisa Placek.

Wednesday, January 25, 2012