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Tuesday, May 07, 2013  Let's Talk: Survey finds moms lead in discussing family financial matters, dads take back seat

Wednesday, April 24, 2013  AGING AMERICA: Poll finds people in denial about the need for long-term care as they get older

Monday, April 22, 2013  Mournful silence, return to work: Boston marks week from Marathon bombings

Monday, April 22, 2013  Wet or dry? Gardeners make plans with no certainty in forecast as cold spring follows drought

Wednesday, March 27, 2013  A public information campaign will kick off Wednesday to help get the word out on a new law for teen drivers. Known as Kelsey's Law, the restriction was named in honor of Kelsey Raffaele, 17, of Sault Ste. Marie, who was killed in a cell phone-related crash in 2010.

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.

Wednesday, March 20, 2013  UPDATED WITH VIDEO: There's a new strategy in the works to help improve housing development in Grand Traverse County.

Monday, March 18, 2013  The possiblity of a new Meijer store coming to Grand Traverse County took a big step towards becoming a reality Monday night. The township planning commission heard the revised plans for the superstore and green lighted the changes.

Friday, March 08, 2013  The parking lot at the Manistee Township Hall was packed on Thursday evening as dozens of residents packed tightly inside to hear what superstore Meijer representatives had to say about their potential building plans, during the Manistee Township planning commission meeting.

Tuesday, March 05, 2013  UPDATED WITH VIDEO: Preliminary plans have been submitted to Manistee Township.

Tuesday, February 05, 2013  Kirtland Products filed an appeal Friday against Boyne City's Planning Commission, which forced them to shut down on January 21st.

Wednesday, January 23, 2013  Kirtland Products had their permit revoked after ongoing noise complaints.

Wednesday, January 23, 2013  Rose Hollander is a paralegal in Traverse City.  She has worked with clients over the years on estate planning and legal documents when it comes to end of life situations. She's especially certified when it comes to advance medical directives, or documents that speak for someone if they're unable to speak for themselves, as the result of a medical emergency.

Sunday, January 20, 2013  Students and parents got a "head start" planning for graduation Sunday, and it was all for a good cause!

Thursday, November 15, 2012  The Traverse City Planning Commissions meeting was an emotional one last night.