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Wednesday, June 12, 2013  Using voice commands to send text messages and emails from behind the wheel, which is marketed as a safer alternative for drivers, actually is more distracting and dangerous than simply talking on a cellphone, a new AAA study found.

Thursday, May 30, 2013  A new study shows the average cost of medical claims from motorcycle crashes is on the rise since Michigan stopped requiring all riders to wear helmets..

Saturday, May 04, 2013  Dozens of people gathered this afternoon at the future location of the new Betsie Valley District Library, on Thompson Avenue in Thompsonville.

Wednesday, April 24, 2013  Representatives from the board of education and local superintendents held a forum in traverse city to address concerns Wednesday night.

Wednesday, April 10, 2013  Dozens of communities will dig in and go green with the help of $73,000 in grants.

Saturday, March 16, 2013  It was a head shaving show in downtown Traverse City Saturday where dozens of people buzzed their heads to support a great cause.

Monday, February 25, 2013  Community members, parents, teachers and school board officials gathered Monday evening to discuss re-shaping education in Michigan at a public forum in Benzie County.

Thursday, January 31, 2013  The Father Fred Foundation in Traverse City will not be open for client services today, Thursday, January 31, 2013 because of weather conditions.

Friday, January 25, 2013  At it's annual dinner, the Traverse City Chamber of Commerce presented its Distinguished Service Award to entrepreneur and humanitarian Terry Berden.

Wednesday, January 23, 2013  Rotary Charities gives $500,000 matching grant to the Cowell Family Cancer Center project.

Tuesday, January 15, 2013  The trade show is focusing on new products and services and is closed to the public.

Tuesday, January 08, 2013  UPDATED WITH VIDEO: A conflict over religious public displays has forced the Cheboygan City Council to take action.

Wednesday, December 12, 2012  Elena Kolarevic is your typical, modern-day high school student.  She takes her studies very seriously but also finds time to have some fun.  She is actually anything but ordinary.  Instead you could considered her more of a business women in the sense.

Tuesday, November 13, 2012  Comedian Lewis Black, former "Saturday Night Live" cast member Jim Breuer and "Community" cast member Joel McHale are among the acts for next year's Gilda's LaughFest.

Tuesday, November 13, 2012  Michigan State University researchers plan to use a $7.8 million grant from the Seattle-based Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to help African nations improve sustainable farming.