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2 hours, 59 minutes ago  Sara Bageris' third grade class of 30 students at Central Grade School in Traverse City were busy Tuesday coordinating and kicking off a school-wide penny drive for the tornado victims in Oklahoma.

Today at 11:41 AM  7&4's Classroom Salute returned to Cheboygan and Bishop Baraga Catholic School with a visit to Mrs. Mousseau's 3rd grade class.

Today at 7:50 AM  The Traverse City Wine and Art Festival is coming up next month.

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.