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Friday, May 31, 2013  The Friendship House in Gaylord is looking for donations and needs a lot of money by the end of next week to stay open.

Tuesday, May 28, 2013  Michigan's two veterans' homes could receive a funding boost under a budget approved by a legislative panel.

Tuesday, May 28, 2013  An ex-Marine sniper now studying at Michigan State University has produced a video documentary dedicated to 25 members of a unit who were killed in fighting in Afghanistan.

Sunday, May 26, 2013  Mecosta County Sheriff's Deputies tell 7&4 News that in the past two weeks two Grant Township cemeteries have reported stolen veteran war-markers. There were a total of 7 markers stolen and 23 rods.

Saturday, May 18, 2013  Hundreds of veterans hit the water Saturday morning for a special patriotic fishing trip in Manistee.

Wednesday, May 01, 2013  The state senate unanimously approved legislation that would allow a special designation on driver's licenses for veterans.

Friday, April 26, 2013  Dozens of veterans, Patriot Guard riders, friends, and family lined the concourse at Cherry Capital Airport Friday morning, awaiting the arrival of a Boyne Falls Airman.

Tuesday, April 23, 2013  UPDATED WITH VIDEO: The Hiring Our Heroes event took place at Northwestern Michigan College's Hagerty Conference Center on Tuesday afternoon.   Hiring Our Heroes, a program of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, was launched in March 2011 as a nationwide initiative to help veterans and military spouses find meaningful employment.

Thursday, April 11, 2013  The 3rd grade students at Eastern Elementary School in Traverse City held a Veterans Appreciation Assembly today as part of their Heroes In Our Community service project.

Wednesday, April 10, 2013  UPDATED WITH VIDEO: Wednesday morning, village leaders are announcing their efforts to construct a statue to honor fallen soldiers in their community

Tuesday, March 19, 2013  Moore is asking local business owners to post the Affirmative Action Policy for Iraq/Afghanistan Veteran on their premises to let customers know they are a veteran-friendly business.

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

Monday, March 11, 2013  UPDATED WITH VIDEO: Benzie County veterans and their families now have easier access to services and benefits, thanks a new partnership. The Benzie County Board of Commissioners agreed to a contract to consolidate services with the Grand Traverse County Department of Veterans Affairs.

Friday, March 01, 2013  Disabled veterans can get their hunting and fishing licenses for free under a new state law.

Monday, February 25, 2013  Updated with video: Undeclared horse meat found in Swedish meat balls for Ikea stores in Czech Republic