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Yesterday at 5:50 PM  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.

Thursday, May 16, 2013  The Maples, a county owned non-profit skilled nursing facility faced Benzie County Commissioners Thursday morning with proposals on how they plan to pay tax payer money back to the county.

Thursday, May 16, 2013  Brittani Grabon was in court Wednesday for the first part of her hearing, but it couldn't be finished because of the number of witnesses who took the stand.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  “Is economic development a responsibility of the Leelanau County Board, or is it something that the private sector needs to handle?” – Leelanau County Administrator Chet Janik.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  Lawmakers outraged over another military sex case involving someone assigned to prevent sexual assault.

Tuesday, May 14, 2013  UPDATED WITH PHOTO: The investigation began in April after one of the suspect's coworkers called the parent of the child about the video.

Sunday, May 12, 2013  Mushroom lovers had a place to celebrate this weekend, the Mushroom Capital of the United States, right here in Northern Michigan.

Friday, May 10, 2013  With summer right around the corner, local hotels and resorts like the Holiday Inn West Bay are gearing up for tourist season.

Friday, May 10, 2013  UPDATE: Timothy Allen and Tracey Buzzell were in court Tuesday and charged with one count of abandonment and cruelty to animals.

Thursday, May 09, 2013  There's a call out for the hundreds of former Traverse City Iron Works employees, for a special reunion party next Sunday.

Wednesday, May 08, 2013  A new 12,000 square foot building is in the works for a busy intersection in Traverse City. The Larkin Group of Traverse City is planning to build it's new headquarters at the intersection of M-72 West and Grandview Parkway.

Tuesday, May 07, 2013  Officials take next step towards solving issues involved with the Wexford County Animal Shelter.

Tuesday, May 07, 2013  7&4 News has learned that in early April, Baker College Cadillac Campus signed a purchase agreement for the O’Neill building or the old potato factory on West Harris Street in downtown Cadillac.

Tuesday, May 07, 2013  Mt. Pleasant Police say several city businesses have been experiencing fraudulent activity involving credit/debit card use.

Monday, May 06, 2013  The Bay Area Transportation Authority launched it's new service model for Grand Traverse County today.