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Monday, May 13, 2013  The Michigan Historical Commission has approved historical markers for four sites, including the Holy Cross Church on Beaver Island.

Sunday, May 12, 2013  After several hours of interviews, Mayor Michael Estes called for a vote and the commission voted to select Jered Ottenwess, who is currently the City Manager in Ishpeming in the Upper Peninsula.

Saturday, May 11, 2013  City Commissioners gathered at the Governmental Center Saturday morning for a special meeting, to interview the remaining six candidates for the position.

Thursday, May 09, 2013  UPDATED WITH VIDEO: The Michigan Natural Resources Commission approved a public wolf hunt in the Upper Peninsula at their meeting in Roscommon this afternoon.

Thursday, May 09, 2013  The Saint Clair River is a major trunk line for commercial navigation. Is it also possible that it is draining the Great Lakes?

Thursday, May 09, 2013  Top Boston cop to tell Congress he's OK with more cameras, not 'police state,' after bombings

Wednesday, May 08, 2013  Senate Bill 288 gives the Natural Resources Commission the responsibility to establish managed open season hunts for wild game. It exempts the taking of mourning doves, pets and livestock.

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

Tuesday, May 07, 2013  UPDATE: Traverse City commissioners pass ordinance to allow food truck vendors within city limits.

Tuesday, April 30, 2013  Amelia Earhart holds several firsts in American History. She was the first female pilot to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean and North America.Her life and mysterious death are the fascination of Grand Traverse County Commissioner Larry Inman.

Thursday, April 25, 2013  Facebook says independent audit following FTC settlement found privacy practices sufficient

Wednesday, April 24, 2013  Multiple issues were discussed and voted on at tonight's Grand Traverse County meeting.

Monday, April 22, 2013  Fifty-five resumes were received for the job, and tonight, City Commissioners will select which candidates they will be pursuing.

Tuesday, April 16, 2013  The debate on whether or not to allow food truck vendors to set-up in downtown Traverse City continued Monday night at the Traverse City Commission meeting.

Tuesday, April 16, 2013  At a meeting Monday night, Traverse City Commissioners voted to approve accessory dwelling units also known as "granny flats" for the north area of the Traverse Heights Neighborhood.