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Sunday, April 28, 2013  In an effort to restore Arcadia Marsh, The Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy conducted a controlled burn of 130 acres of land Sunday.

Monday, March 18, 2013  Charlie Donahue from St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Middle School in Grand Traverse County is on his way to Washington D.C. after winning the regional spelling bee on Sunday.

Thursday, September 27, 2012  Dr. Augusta Rosenthal-Thompson was the first female physician in Traverse City in the late 1800’s. She had her own practice at the age of 25, and worked in Traverse City for 25 years.

Thursday, September 20, 2012  Emilia Schaub was born in 1891 to German immigrants in a log cabin in Leelanau County. She was Michigan’s first woman to be elected and serve as county prosecutor.

Thursday, September 13, 2012  Art Duhamel was a member of The Grand Traverse Band of Native Americans in Peshawbestown. He was also a fisherman by trade. He played an important role in getting the Grand Traverse Band of Chippewa and Ottawa Indians their fishing rights and recognition as a tribe by the U.S. government. The Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians gained their federal recognition by the U.S. government May 27, 1980.

Tuesday, June 12, 2012  Twelve grants totaling $375,000 were announced Tuesday at the Traverse City Rotary Club.

Wednesday, February 08, 2012  The 3rd Annual Valentine fundraiser includes a Live/Silent auction, dinner and a show at the Williamsburg Dinner Theatre.

Tuesday, September 13, 2011  Timothy Edington tells 7&4 News that he wasn't on the Habitat for Humanity application because he didn't know the homeowner when she filled it out.

Saturday, November 06, 2010  Saturday's Iceman Race was a success and the Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy was a bit part of this.

Sunday, May 09, 2010  More than two dozen firefighters were working this weekend - but they weren't fighting fires.

Friday, July 17, 2009  Home building companies in the area say there are some new construction trends taking place in northern Michigan, and it's helping the industry during these tough economic times.  In fact, a national report says there's a sign that homebuilders are starting to regain confidence as they emerge from the housing bust.  Construction of new U.S. homes rose in June to the highest level in seven months.

Wednesday, December 03, 2008  With an early start to the winter and rising home heating costs some area seniors are in need of assistance.