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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.

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

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.

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.

Monday, June 06, 2011  Gov. Rick Snyder has ordered U.S. flags throughout Michigan to be lowered to half-staff Monday in honor of a military serviceman who died in Afghanistan.

Friday, February 11, 2011  Updated with new story, links. Egypt exploded with joy, tears, and relief after President Hosni Mubarak resigned as president.

Wednesday, August 25, 2010  Typically, when you retire an old, warn out flag, you're supposed to burn it. But, the Veteran's Memorial Park committee in Boyne City had another idea.

Wednesday, June 23, 2010  There's progress in Arizona against a 14,000 acre wildfire near Flagstaff, where about 1,000 evacuated residents my be allowed to return home Wednesday.

Tuesday, June 22, 2010  UPDATED 7:50 a.m. CDT. Crews battling a 10,000-acre fire that has threatened hundreds of homes were sending planes Tuesday to learn the full scope of the blaze.

Monday, June 21, 2010  The strong winds that fueled a fast-spreading wildfire near Flagstaff, Ariz., are expected to continue today.

Wednesday, April 28, 2010  Governor Granholm has ordered flags throughout the state to be lowered for one day Friday, April 30, 2010, in honor of Army Sergeant Michael K. Ingram Jr