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Wednesday, May 15, 2013  “Is economic development a responsibility of the Leelanau County Board, or is it something that the private sector needs to handle?” – Leelanau County Administrator Chet Janik.

Thursday, May 09, 2013  The Saint Clair River is a major trunk line for commercial navigation. Is it also possible that it is draining the Great Lakes?

Monday, May 06, 2013  Some Michigan lawmakers are considering whether surveillance cameras or other security measures should be required at certain businesses following the disappearance of a 25-year-old mother and gas station night clerk.

Wednesday, April 24, 2013  The Wolf Management Advisory Council met today in St. Ignace to discuss the possible consequences of a controlled hunt.

Wednesday, April 10, 2013  UPDATED WITH VIDEO: Wednesday morning, village leaders are announcing their efforts to construct a statue to honor fallen soldiers in their community

Wednesday, April 10, 2013  State leaders are debating whether or not they should expand Medicaid coverage in the state of Michigan.

Tuesday, April 09, 2013  The number of conceal and carry applications have skyrocketed over the last couple of months and the numbers continue to grow with the fear that new gun laws might restrict our right to bear arms.

Tuesday, March 26, 2013  It’s called the International Property Maintenance Code and Benzie County Commissioners thought it was the "legal weapon" they needed to get rid of old buildings in the County. But instead, it created a whole lot of controversy amongst community members.

Tuesday, March 26, 2013  UPDATED WITH VIDEO: Sheriff Ted Schendel received the Consitution Defender Award today.

Thursday, March 21, 2013  UPDATED WITH VIDEO: Big changes could be coming to Michigan indoor tanning users. Doctors with the Michigan State Medical Society joined young cancer patients in asking the state Legislature to approve bills that would ban minors from using indoor tanning facilities.

Friday, March 15, 2013  UPDATED WITH VIDEO: Tim LaCroix and Gene Barfield tied the knot just after 10 am on Friday.