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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.

Wednesday, January 23, 2013  7&4 News salutes Mrs. Pettengill's 1st grade class at Cadillac Heritage Christian School in Wexford County.

Wednesday, October 31, 2012  On November 6, voters who live within the Traverse City Area Public School District will vote on a $100 million bond proposal.

Thursday, October 18, 2012  The Blue Pelican Inn has changed hands many times over the years since it opened in 1924. While new owners have moved in and out as the years go by, a few lost souls still remain.“As I turned to go down the hallway, I felt this tingling from the top of my head to the tip of my toes,” said Chris Corbett, Owner of the Blue Pelican Inn. Corbett said this frightful feeling has happened to one of the chefs at the Inn as well.

Monday, July 23, 2012  Cargill Beef recalls 30,000 pounds of ground beef produced in Pennsylvania that may contain salmonella

Wednesday, July 18, 2012  Incumbent Wayne Schmidt will defend his seat in the Michigan House of Representatives against challenger Jason Gillman.

Thursday, June 07, 2012  As public funding lessens, corporate support of university agricultural research draws worries

Friday, May 25, 2012  The Grand Traverse County Road Commission will not be renewing its manager's contract .

Wednesday, March 21, 2012  Civil rights leaders aim to keep pressure on Florida officials to arrest man who shot black teen

Monday, March 19, 2012  When a road commission snow plow damages private property (mailboxes, lawns), who is responsible for making repairs? Well, it depends on the damage.

Thursday, November 17, 2011  Alanson is a small town in northern Michigan. But it plays a big role in protecting our freedom.

Thursday, August 04, 2011  Meatpacker Cargill recalls 36 million pounds of ground turkey linked to salmonella outbreak

Wednesday, June 22, 2011  The Grand Traverse County Road Commission will be temporarily cutting 15 employees from its work force.

Tuesday, April 05, 2011  Like many of us, the Grand Traverse County Road Commission is dealing with an unexpected spike in fuel prices. Now they're planning to adjust the budget and come up with a new work-plan for the summer months.

Thursday, March 10, 2011  March is National Colorectal Awareness Month.  90% of deaths associated with colon cancer can be prevented