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Tuesday, May 21, 2013  Little Traverse Bay Humane Society is offering three low-cost spay/neuter clinics to keep the pet population in check.

Wednesday, April 24, 2013  UPDATED WITH VIDEO: Residents packed last night's meeting to voice their support, or concerns, about the proposed casino in Mackinaw City.

Wednesday, March 27, 2013  The Village of Mackinaw City has rescheduled a public hearing regarding construction of a multi-million dollar casino.

Thursday, March 14, 2013  The legislative body voted to amend the tribe's laws to allow same-sex marriage earlier this month.

Tuesday, March 05, 2013  The 5-4 vote in favor of recognizing same-sex marriage sends the statue to the tribal chairman, who can either sign or veto it.

Thursday, June 14, 2012  The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality will assume the oversight of the cleanup at the former cement quarry, which is now the site of Bay Harbor resort.

Monday, June 04, 2012  Emmet County and the Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians are sponsoring the exhibit which will be displayed at Pellston Regional Airport.

Tuesday, March 20, 2012  The Little Traverse Bay Band of Odawa Indians could be the first in the state to allow and recognize gay and lesbian marriages.

Tuesday, February 28, 2012  The lack of animals being spayed or neutered has always been a population problem for animal shelters But places, like the Little Traverse Bay Humane Society, are seeing a concerning trend: families having to surrender their older pets.

Monday, February 20, 2012  UpNorthLive's Facebook fans voted to hear more about beating the winter blues while raising money for furry friends!

Wednesday, February 15, 2012  A new 10-foot wide asphalt trail will be paved between Bear Creek Township and Alanson, thanks to a $942,000 grant.

Thursday, November 10, 2011  We have an update on what's being done with the mercury-contaminated water collected from a former cement plant site in Emmet County.

Friday, September 02, 2011  The Little Traverse Bay Humane Society in Harbor Springs is trying to find homes for the last remaining wild dogs flown in from the Bahamas.

Friday, August 12, 2011  Emmet County leaders believe the Pellston Airport is the only airport in America with an authentic wigwam in it.

Tuesday, August 09, 2011  Big changes tonight for the Little Traverse Bay Band of Odawa Indians. In a special election Monday night, tribal members voted to recall Tribal Chairman Ken Harrington from office.