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Wednesday, August 01, 2012  A Northern Michigan company that does very unusual business is growing at a rapid pace, adding jobs, and winning awards.

Wednesday, July 25, 2012  The largest Yoplait plant in the country will lay off 49 employees from their production facility in Reed City.

Tuesday, June 05, 2012  Michigan teen hospitalized after being chased by officers

Thursday, September 15, 2011  Crisis counselors are at Reed City schools Thursday helping students and staff deal with the loss.

Friday, July 01, 2011  UPDATE:  Reed City Area Public Schools superintendent Steven Westhoff tells 7&4 News the district worked out a plan to return bussing to their budget for the 2011-2012 school year.  Under the new plan bus drivers will be contracted through the Michigan Educational Transportation Services Company.

Wednesday, May 18, 2011  Another northern Michigan school district is making cuts...this time it is the Reed City School District.  The board there has decided to cut busing services for next year; it’s a move that will more than $1.5 million dollars.

Wednesday, May 18, 2011  More schools are making tough budget decisions - which area do you think should be targeted first to save districts money?

Thursday, October 28, 2010  An Amber Alert was issued for Taylor Manley, 15, early Wednesday after she was discovered missing from Evart.  Police suspected Raymond Bush, 38, was the person who abducted her.

Wednesday, October 27, 2010  The Michigan State Police-Reed City Post says Taylor Eileen Manley, 15,  was allegedly abducted by Raymond Robert Bush, 38, Wednesday morning.

Tuesday, August 17, 2010  The good old Detroit Lions.  Some argue that this is the best part of the season, when their record is even. But there is one man who says he has the answer for this team that's been in the dumps for a while now.

Thursday, May 27, 2010  A Clare County man, reported missing by his family, was found dead Wednesday.

Wednesday, December 02, 2009  Reed City leaders announce nearly two million dollars in grants for water system improvements

Wednesday, February 04, 2009  A list of the communities that are asking residents to run water the size of a pencil from a faucet in the house.

Friday, October 31, 2008  A support program is helping people with diabetes learn more about managing the disease at home.

Thursday, October 23, 2008  Michigan State Police Troopers are searching for a man who they say tried to abduct a teenager in Mecosta County.