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Friday, April 26, 2013  Governor Snyder visited Old Mission Peninsula Friday afternoon to present local wineries and vineyards with recognition for the MAEAP.

Tuesday, March 12, 2013  With overwhelming support from community members, Peninsula Township board members unanimously approved a new boat launch in East Grand Traverse Bay and to expand Bowers Harbor Park.

Monday, December 03, 2012  Twelve area school are sharing $1,500 grants to use for place-based education for water stewardship projects this year.

Tuesday, November 20, 2012  7&4 News Classroom Salute- Ms. Smith's 3rd grade class at Old Mission Peninsula School.

Tuesday, November 13, 2012  7&4 News Classroom Salute- Mrs. Archer-Vanderford's 3rd grade class at Old Mission Peninsula School in Grand Traverse County.

Wednesday, November 07, 2012  7&4 News Classroom Salute- Miss McConnell's 4th grade at Old Mission Peninsula School

Friday, November 02, 2012  This Classroom Salute goes out to Mrs. Banton's Kindergarten/1st grade class at Old Mission Peninsula School.

Tuesday, October 30, 2012  7&4 News Classroom Salute- Mrs. Dopke-LaCourse's 2nd grade class at Old Mission Peninsula School in Grand Traverse County.

Thursday, October 04, 2012  The beautiful Bowers Harbor Inn sits peacefully along Grand Traverse Bay on Old Mission Peninsula. But one wandering soul that lies within sometimes makes this seemingly peaceful place, not so peaceful.

Thursday, July 12, 2012  Old Mission Peninsula was the first permanent settlement in all of Northern Michigan. A strip of land outside of Traverse City that was settled by the Presbyterian minister Peter Doughtery who came to establish a mission.

Wednesday, July 11, 2012  30 year old Florida man who was wearing a helmet was ejected from the motorcycle.

Friday, June 15, 2012  We all know the devastating affect that the Spring frost had on the cherry crop this year, but what about the other fruit crops like berries in northern Michigan? Did they survive the cold punch and what is the summer harvest outlook?

Sunday, May 20, 2012  Friends and family of a well-known priest in the Grand Traverse Area came together Sunday, to celebrate his new title as a Monsignor in the Catholic Church.

Thursday, May 10, 2012  A unique spring wine tasting event is being held on Old Mission Peninsula.

Saturday, April 21, 2012  One local business in Traverse City got a boost on Saturday thanks to the city's second cash mob event. Cash mobs are being called the new flash mobs aimed at boosting the local economy.