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Yesterday at 6:18 PM  A Northern Michigan lighthouse wrapped up a special weekend long event on Sunday that was all about spreading the word about autism.

Yesterday at 5:56 PM  The pedals were spinning and the cyclists were speeding around Northern Michigan this weekend for the 6th Annual Cherry Roubaix Bike Races.

Saturday, June 15, 2013  Community members of all ages got a chance to enjoy the sweet tastes of some Northern Michigan ice cream, all to benefit a good cause.

Friday, June 14, 2013  A recent report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture shows that there will be a nationwide record corn crop this year; but some Northern Michigan farmers say that they are still feeling the harsh impacts of a cold and wet Spring.

Wednesday, June 12, 2013  Rotary Charities of Traverse City has given a $65,000 grant to help launch an internationally successful anti-bullying program in Northern Michigan schools.

Tuesday, June 11, 2013  Intelligence official says US spy program will remain despite backlash at home and abroad

Sunday, June 09, 2013  Community members put their walking shoes on this weekend for the Traverse City installment of Relay for Life 2013.

Saturday, June 08, 2013  Nothing goes better with good food and wine than a beautiful view of Lake Michigan.

Saturday, June 08, 2013  Hundreds of cancer survivors are spending 24 straight hours this weekend walking.

Thursday, June 06, 2013  The body of missing man Luke Eaves was found near 6 Mile Road and Baldwin Avenue.

Wednesday, June 05, 2013  A joint meeting was held between the Grand Traverse County Road Commission and the Board of Commissioners Wednesday evening regarding the fate of the Cass Road Bridge, how it will be replaced, and the best option for the driving public.

Wednesday, June 05, 2013  UPDATED WITH PHOTO: According to the Sheriff's Department, Luke William Eaves, 40, left his house on Friday afternoon around 4:30 p.m. and has not been heard from since.

Wednesday, June 05, 2013  DTE Energy has filed an amended renewable energy plan that proposes to lower the monthly surcharge paid by residential customers from 3-dollars to 43-cents.

Tuesday, June 04, 2013  In today's Writers' Minute on 7&4 News Today, local author Mardi Link introduces her new book "Bootstrapper".

Tuesday, June 04, 2013  The Great Lakes are on the rise following a year of record breaking low-levels. Lake Superior is reporting a 9-inch rise in levels for May, which is the second highest since 1918.