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Friday, March 01, 2013  A family-run store in Traverse City is known for their funny signs.Since 1970, Roy's General Store has been boasting signs that catch the customer's eye, but some recent postings started some unintended controversy.

Friday, July 27, 2012  Culture war flares over chicken sandwiches; gay activists, Bible Belt conservatives take sides

Thursday, December 08, 2011  It's the morning after, and 16-year-olds still need prescription for emergency contraception

Tuesday, December 06, 2011  A traditional Christmas carol is at the center of controversy at a TCAPS elementary school.

Thursday, November 10, 2011  Herman Cain will be in Traverse City Thursday evening at Streeter's Entertainment and Banquet Center.

Tuesday, September 13, 2011  Controversy continues to brew tonight over a church's plan to build a new place of worship.

Thursday, September 08, 2011  The area's largest school district is requiring parents to put ID tags on their students backpacks this year, but some parents don't like the idea.

Thursday, September 01, 2011  Huntsman calls controversy over timing of Obama jobs speech 'nonsense'

Wednesday, August 31, 2011  A controversial coloring book highlighting the 9/11 terror attacks is drawing more criticism as the date marking the 10th anniversary of the tragic events gets closer. Tell us what you think about "We Shall Never Forget 9/11: The Kids' Book of Freedom".

Wednesday, April 20, 2011  The Crawford County District Court Judge has ruled the two Pit Bulls who have been in the court system for two and a half years will live the rest of their lives at the AuSable Valley Animal Shelter.

Monday, April 11, 2011  The Mackinac Island City Commission has approved Shepler's Ferry's request to offer discounted rates.  $3 coupons for people staying in hotels and $8 rates for groups of 50 or more.

Friday, April 08, 2011  Mackinac Island Mayor Margaret Doud tells 7&4 News Shepler's franchise application has been accepted, and Shepler's and Northern Ferry Company will both be able to provide service to the Island.

Friday, February 18, 2011  Should he stay, or should he go? A veteran teacher in Alanson was placed on administrative leave in January.

Friday, January 07, 2011  Racy calendar featuring nearly nude Spanish Catholic youth group members angers church leaders.

Monday, November 29, 2010  A local hospital is telling its employees to get a flu shot, or find a new job. This is an order that's causing some controversy.