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Thursday, June 13, 2013  Potter's toxicology report shows no signs of alcohol or controlled substances. Mitchell's, however, shows she had marijuana and morphine in her system.

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.

Monday, June 10, 2013  Traverse City's Board of Education voted Monday to put two separate bond proposals on the November ballot.

Monday, June 10, 2013  New legislation would give college graduates an income tax credit for their student loans if they stay in Michigan after graduation.

Monday, June 10, 2013  The TCAPS Board of Education will discuss placing a bond proposal on the Nov. 5, 2013 ballot.

Friday, June 07, 2013  UPDATED WITH PHOTOS: While investigating a report of a possible weapon in the Mackinaw Trail Middle School, officers discovered electronics reported missing from local homes.

Tuesday, June 04, 2013  A Benzie County teenager is in critical condition and another recovering after investigators say the girls overdosed on a combination of alcohol, marijuana and prescription medication.

Tuesday, June 04, 2013  Federal officials say Michigan officials provided no specific examples of racial incidents or American Indian students suffering specific harm because of the reported discrimination.

Friday, May 31, 2013  A hard working and very smart group of students indeed! We salute Mrs. Warren and her great class.

Thursday, May 30, 2013  Classroom Salute visits Mrs. Long's 1st and 2nd grade class at Vanderbilt Community Schools in Otsego County.

Thursday, May 30, 2013  School board meeting involves community in future budget plans

Wednesday, May 29, 2013  UPDATED WITH VIDEO: State Rep. Dale Zorn introduced a bill that would make the crime of bullying a misdemeanor punishable by jail time or fine.

Wednesday, May 29, 2013  7&4 Classroom Salute on a recommendation from a parent stopped by Mr. Pomarzynski's 5th grade math class.

Tuesday, May 28, 2013  Schools across northern Michigan are preparing to take part in School Garden Week.

Tuesday, May 28, 2013  Federal experts will discuss the causes and potential consequences of low Great Lakes water levels during a Thursday seminar in Ann Arbor that also will be broadcast on the Web.