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Friday, May 17, 2013  The Coast Guard announced Friday that it will replace the lantern and solarize the light along the eastern shore of Lake Michigan

Thursday, May 16, 2013  Traverse City Light and Power (TCL&P) and Cherryland Electric Cooperative are teaming up to provide a new program that will allow customers to invest in solar energy.

Friday, May 10, 2013  Cherry Capital Airport in Traverse City is increasing flights for the busy summer travel season.

Tuesday, April 30, 2013  Amelia Earhart holds several firsts in American History. She was the first female pilot to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean and North America.Her life and mysterious death are the fascination of Grand Traverse County Commissioner Larry Inman.

Monday, April 29, 2013  The Fire Department reports that the mother, who was home with her two children at the time of the fire, said her children were playing with a lighter in a bedroom and started the fire.

Tuesday, April 23, 2013  In this week's edition of Writers Minute, national award-winning author Jeffery Schatzer, spoke with 7&4's Megan Moore about his latest book.

Thursday, April 11, 2013  The hunt will send teams around the city through different stations to teach them about challenges children with autism sometimes face.

Monday, April 08, 2013  Airline passenger complaints are surging as airlines continue to cram more seats into the same tube.

Tuesday, April 02, 2013  Dozens of people got together in Traverse City on Tuesday night to participate in a global initiative called Light it Up Blue for Autism Awareness.

Tuesday, April 02, 2013  Early Tuesday, the President introduced a $100 million plan that will come out of the 2014 budget.

Monday, April 01, 2013  On Tuesday, April 2, Traverse City will join the rest of Michigan to "Light it up Blue" for autism awareness.

Monday, April 01, 2013  Traverse City commissioners met with the Traverse City Light and Power board Monday night at a joint session to discuss an in-depth efficiency study. Commissioners call the 98-page hometown studies report presented "very informative."

Tuesday, March 26, 2013  It’s called the International Property Maintenance Code and Benzie County Commissioners thought it was the "legal weapon" they needed to get rid of old buildings in the County. But instead, it created a whole lot of controversy amongst community members.

Thursday, March 21, 2013  As of yesterday, spring is officially here! Even with the snow on the ground, it is time to start thinking about planting your garden and picking your seeds.

Thursday, March 14, 2013  The co-pilot of Flight 1549 visited Traverse City Thursday night to share his harrowing story of survival to a packed auditorium at Traverse City Central High School.