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Tuesday, April 30, 2013  Dr. Valda Byrd knows the importance of giving babies a good start to a healthy life and a healthy weight.

Monday, April 22, 2013  There are a few sure signs that my marathon training is hitting that serious stage. It happens every year, a few moments where I realize that  I am not in fact just out jogging.

Sunday, April 14, 2013  Hundreds of people got the chance to taste some of the best soups that Northern Michigan has to offer, all to raise money for those in need.

Thursday, April 11, 2013  The DNR is warning: "Don't feed the bears"

Friday, March 29, 2013  With a few tools, some time, and one great stain he turned this barrel into a beautiful coffee table.

Monday, March 04, 2013  The Traverse City Commission is expected to vote on it's first union contract for city workers since the new right-to-work law was passed in Lansing.

Wednesday, February 27, 2013  Some feedlots, meatpackers closing after US ranchers sold off cattle amid widespread drought

Tuesday, February 26, 2013  Struggling families across northern Michigan will get some money saving tips and some free light bulbs to help stretch their budgets.

Sunday, February 10, 2013  LANSING, Mich. (AP) - Michigan has been awarded a federal grant aimed at reducing hunger among low-income children next summer when they don't get breakfast or lunch at school.

Thursday, February 07, 2013  UPDATED WITH PHOTOS: Two people from Lansing were arrested for possession of stolen property at Feeny Ford in Grayling

Saturday, February 02, 2013  For the seventh year, the Kiwanis family of Traverse City is packaging nearly 15,000 meals to be shipped to hungry people around the world, and locally.

Tuesday, January 29, 2013  States require those receiving unemployment to use bank cards laden with fees rather than depositing the benefits directly into a bank account, a consumer group reports.

Friday, January 25, 2013  Libraries are working with collection agencies to get back funds from lost or overdue books.

Monday, December 17, 2012  Those wishing to use Traverse City parks for events may see a change in fee structure.

Thursday, October 04, 2012  TJ's Trucking of Cadillac donated a building enabling the Feeding America truck (transport of food paid for by local contributors) to continue serving the residents of Cadillac.