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Yesterday at 7:21 PM  The school year is winding down, but contract negotiatons between Traverse City Area Public School Administrators and teachers are heating up.

Yesterday at 6:25 PM  UPDATE: The Charlevoix city council voted Monday night 4-2 in favor of removing the fireplace.

Yesterday at 8:53 AM  This Classroom Salute goes out to Mrs. Deitz’s Kindergarten class at Bishop Baraga Catholic School in Cheboygan.

Yesterday at 8:16 AM  Don Cunkle, the Program Director for TART's Recycle-A-Bicycle program spoke with 7&4's Megan Moore about the 3rd Annual Recycle-A-Bicyle Bike Swap starting May 31.

Yesterday at 7:45 AM  The Winemakers Party is June 21st from 6-9 PM under the big tent at the festival grounds at the Village at Grand Traverse Commons.

Friday, May 17, 2013  UPDATED WITH VIDEO: The 2013 Cherry Capital Cup is coming to town this weekend and businesses all over Traverse City are looking forward to the large crowds it draws to the area.

Friday, May 17, 2013  The Schooner Inland Seas celebrates 20 years on the water today.

Friday, May 17, 2013  We are happy to salute Miss Scheele for her hard work and devotion to her class each day.

Friday, May 17, 2013  Dan's refinishing process can be used on any piece of wood: Deck furniture, picnic tables, etc.

Friday, May 17, 2013  Fishtown is still an active commercial fishing community with the help of it's two tug ladies: the Janice Sue and the Joy.

Thursday, May 16, 2013  Third graders in Mackinaw City took a step back in time Thursday and used horses to plow fields.