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Tuesday, May 07, 2013  Oklahoma congressman proposes $20 billion spending cut over 10 years in nation's food stamps program

Wednesday, April 24, 2013  AGING AMERICA: Poll finds people in denial about the need for long-term care as they get older

Monday, March 04, 2013  After a California retirement home made headlines for one of it's nurses refusal to perform CPR on a elderly woman, other retirement homes are being forced to answer the question, "what is the policy here?"

Thursday, February 21, 2013  This winter, Love INC in Traverse City says they have seen about a 50% increase in need for utility bill payments. They also said a lot of people will hold off paying their rent in order to pay their utility bills, therefore causing an increase in rent assistance.

Friday, February 01, 2013  Brazen slaying of Texas assistant district attorney by masked gunman shocks fellow prosecutors

Saturday, January 05, 2013  LANSING, Mich. (AP) - The state has added money to all of the debit cards of 85,000 Michigan food assistance recipients and families who temporarily went without the aid this week.

Friday, January 04, 2013  State officials working on fixing problem

Wednesday, January 02, 2013  A sperm donor in Kansas is fighting a state effort to force him to pay child support for a child conceived through artificial insemination by a lesbian couple.

Thursday, November 29, 2012  Does it feel like life has you by the collar? Do you work hard for the money all week but can't carve out time to pay the bills? Can't remember the last time you bought groceries? Do the daily chores take up all of your free time? Is your closet about to swallow you whole? Need a vacation but have no time to plan it or pack? What about the Christmas lights you promised to put up for the kids this year?If the daily grind has a hold on you there is one man who can do it all so you don't have to. John Wheaton is a Lifestyle Manager in Traverse City.

Wednesday, November 14, 2012  Several Kalkaska residents are wondering if they will have a place to live in the New Year.

Tuesday, September 18, 2012  During Your Health Matters we take a close look at the role of a physician assistant and how it provides an extra layer of care for patients.  A PA does not take over the job of a physician but instead gets to know the patients on a personal level and is able to provide basic care.

Thursday, July 05, 2012  House Agriculture Committee unveils its farm bill, calls for bigger cuts to food stamp program

Tuesday, June 26, 2012  Michigan farmers and producers in designated crop damage disaster areas will be able to recieve financial assitance for loan applications under law signed by Governor Snyder today.

Tuesday, May 22, 2012  A three year long drug investigation in Antrim County has lead to the arrest and conviction of more than a dozen people.

Thursday, April 05, 2012  Jerry Sandusky expected to attend pretrial hearing at Pennsylvania courthouse for child sexual abuse case