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Sunday, June 16, 2013  A Northern Michigan lighthouse wrapped up a special weekend long event on Sunday that was all about spreading the word about autism.

Wednesday, February 27, 2013  A Saginaw County lawmaker wants to make sure old glory is made in the U.S.A. before it's flown outside schools and government buildings.

Friday, February 15, 2013  Planned 'traditional' prom barring gays raises questions about tolerance in small Indiana city

Friday, February 08, 2013  Original Iwo Jima monument coming to New York City auction, estimated to bring up to $1.8 million

Sunday, January 13, 2013  After being overseas for seven long months, a Traverse City Marine finally returned home to northern Michigan this weekend.

Monday, December 17, 2012  The Reining Liberty Ranch, a new veterans program in Traverse City, held a flag raising ceremony on Monday afternoon.

Monday, October 22, 2012  Brewery Ferment is the new micro-brewery in the Old-Town District of Traverse City. Jones said he wanted to differentiate his business from other breweries. He described it as a more contemporary atmosphere where the lights are not too dim and the music isn’t too loud. He said he hopes people will be able to come in, work from their computer and have a pint of beer.

Thursday, September 20, 2012  A bill requiring every public school classroom to have a U.S. flag and give students an opportunity to recite the Pledge of Allegiance is heading to Governor Snyder's desk.

Friday, August 03, 2012  The body of Sgt. Justin Hansen was flown into Cherry Capital Airport today.

Wednesday, August 01, 2012  Governor Rick Snyder has ordered U.S. flags to be lowered to half-staff Friday in honor of Marine Sgt. Justin Hansen.

Wednesday, June 13, 2012  Some state lawmakers want public schools to place more emphasis on honoring the U.S. flag.

Saturday, February 04, 2012  In a race of speed and endurance, snowmobiles revved up and ripped through Sault Ste. Marie Saturday for the 44th annual I-500 race. Governor Snyder waves the green flag.

Saturday, January 07, 2012  State lawmakers are looking at a bill that would warn swimmers on Michigan public beaches about lake conditions.

Thursday, July 07, 2011  A Traverse City store owner is speaking out on what he calls a lack of patriotism in the downtown area.  David Qualey is now pushing his fellow merchants to follow his lead and start proudly hanging the country's flag.

Friday, July 01, 2011  On Friday, a new flag pole was dedicated to the waterfront at a park in Charlevoix.