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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.

Wednesday, May 22, 2013  UPDATED WITH VIDEO: Traverse City Downtown Development Authority tells 7&4 News that back on March 12th the City Commission approved an agreement with Park mobile, a global company that provides convenient and user-friendly mobile solutions for parking payments.

Monday, May 20, 2013  The federally funded mobilization is meant to reverse a decline in the state's seat belt use rate that began in 2010 and continued through last year when belt use hit 93.6 percent, down from the all-time high of 97.9 percent in 2009.

Monday, May 06, 2013  The National Cherry Festival is only 53 days away! More musical acts and events were announced today during a preview at the Hagerty Center in Traverse City.

Friday, April 19, 2013  The Acme Heritage Society is raising money to move the historical Hoxsie House to a new location.

Monday, March 25, 2013  Great Lakes Proud sells stickers that are made in the shape of the Great Lakes.The stickers sell for $5 and 15% of the purchase goes toward preserving the Great Lakes.

Thursday, January 10, 2013  Despite signs of economic recovery, hiring remains too weak to rapidly reduce the number of those unemployed.

Tuesday, January 08, 2013  A relative's plea led authorities to conduct an expanded substance screen after Urooj Khan's unexpected death.

Monday, December 03, 2012  Cherry Capital Airport leaders are working hard to create a competitive edge over other airports in the state. Offering competitive prices is the best way to get the edge, administrators said.

Thursday, November 29, 2012  2 tickets strike gold in record Powerball jackpot, one from Missouri and the other from Arizona

Tuesday, November 27, 2012  You have the chance to get rich quick; Tuesday the Powerball Jackpot hit a record high, swelling to a half-a-billion dollars!

Tuesday, November 27, 2012  The $425 million jackpot, the largest in Powerball's history, represents a potential life-changing fortune.

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.

Monday, September 10, 2012  Lauren Creighton and her husband were born and raised in Traverse City. But it wasn't until they moved away to the south for 12 years that they realized this was home all along. You can check out Lauren Creighton's merchandise here, or visit her shop in suite 103 in Front Row Center on Front Street (next to Harbor Wear).

Friday, August 17, 2012  Time is running out for a proposed bill that would help many farmers across the country including right here in Northern Michigan.