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Today at 2:10 PM  A study has compiled data from local governments sent to the state to decipher how communities have fared fiscally in the past several years.

Thursday, May 16, 2013  The Maples, a county owned non-profit skilled nursing facility faced Benzie County Commissioners Thursday morning with proposals on how they plan to pay tax payer money back to the county.

Wednesday, May 01, 2013  Business is booming in the Village of Suttons Bay since last Summer's paved addition of the Leelanau Trails as part of the TART Trails.

Sunday, April 14, 2013  Hundreds of people got the chance to taste some of the best soups that Northern Michigan has to offer, all to raise money for those in need.

Wednesday, April 10, 2013  A record number of businesses are taking part in the 2013 Small Business Celebration of the Traverse City Area Chamber of Commerce.

Saturday, April 06, 2013  A group of Northwestern Michigan College students are going green for a unique class project focused on raising awareness for Habitat for Humanity and the organization's new Depot Neighborhood project.

Monday, March 25, 2013  Grand Traverse Resort and Spa is holding a Career Fair on Monday from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.

Wednesday, December 19, 2012  The Downtown Traverse City Association exceeded their goal with the Downtown Gift Certificate program this year.

Wednesday, October 24, 2012  A new report underwritten by the Traverse Bay Economic Development Corp. looks at the local money generated by the Cherry Capital Cup soccer tournament and The Cherry Bomb lacrosse tournament.

Tuesday, October 02, 2012  A program that's been helping hundreds of Northern Michigan families weatherize their homes is facing severe funding cuts this year.

Friday, September 14, 2012  Watching the Detroit Red Wings train at Centre Ice in Traverse City is a yearly tradition for many families and hockey fans across the state, but it may not happen this year if players don't reach a contract deal.

Tuesday, July 24, 2012  Despite a national unemployment rate above 8%, there's one industry that has tens of thousands of job openings and no one to fill them.

Wednesday, July 18, 2012  It's being called a "big win" by several local businesses. A bill has been signed into law that will allow trucks to carry more goods from plants to store shelves.

Tuesday, July 10, 2012  Construction crews started tearing down the Bill Marsh Showroom on Garfield Road Tuesday.

Tuesday, June 26, 2012  New changes to a state law have Traverse City Commissioners looking at another option when it comes to solving its financial situation with the fire department.