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Monday, April 01, 2013  The late Rev. Marshall Collins of Northport is being recognized as a local legend in the History Center of Traverse City's 2013 spring Legends Exhibit.

Thursday, March 21, 2013  The bills would keep the legal limit for drivers' blood-alcohol content at 0.08 percent.  The limit is set to revert back to 0.10 percent in October because of a provision in current state law.

Wednesday, February 13, 2013  The blood alcohol content limit for driving in Michigan could increase if the state legislature doesn't act soon. And many, including Michigan's Mothers Against Drunk Driving, are calling on lawmakers to prevent that scheduled increase.

Wednesday, February 13, 2013  UPDATED WITH TESTIMONY FROM HEARINGS: Under the current law, the state's blood alcohol content threshold is scheduled to automatically increase to .10 percent this October.

Monday, December 17, 2012  Cheryl and Steve Tomasko received a call on April 7th, 2011 while driving to Kentucky. It was an unforgettable phone call. The Tomaskos were told that their daughter, Maddie, had leukemia and needed to be admitted to the hospital immediately.

Friday, October 12, 2012  “When you’re in the building at night, it’s a creaky old building,” said Peg Siciliano, Archivist at the History Center of Traverse City. The walls of the History Center of Traverse City are covered with tales of the area’s legendary people. But if these walls could talk they would share the story of one hard-working librarian who should be resting in peace.

Thursday, September 27, 2012  Dr. Augusta Rosenthal-Thompson was the first female physician in Traverse City in the late 1800’s. She had her own practice at the age of 25, and worked in Traverse City for 25 years.

Thursday, September 20, 2012  Emilia Schaub was born in 1891 to German immigrants in a log cabin in Leelanau County. She was Michigan’s first woman to be elected and serve as county prosecutor.

Monday, August 20, 2012  Madonna sued in Russia for millions after speaking out for gay rights during concert

Tuesday, November 29, 2011  This is usually the time of year where the community hangs red ribbons on cars, urging people to not drink and drive. This year they may not make their way to Traverse City.

Monday, October 24, 2011  News that Madonna's brother, Anthony Ciccone, is homeless and living under a bridge in Traverse City is making headlines around the world.

Thursday, April 07, 2011  It started with a frantic 911 call, a police chase, and a crash. Now a Northern Michigan man is behind bars, charged with his third OWI.

Friday, August 13, 2010  A Cadillac man is charged with Negligent Homicide stemming from a deadly car crash earlier this year in Grand Traverse County.

Friday, September 18, 2009  Mothers Against Drunk Driving wants you to have a beer — alcohol-free, natch.

Tuesday, December 30, 2008  With the New Years Eve holiday just around the corner, an annual campaign is taking the time to remind drivers to be responsible.