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2 hours, 12 minutes ago  UPDATED WITH PHOTO: The biggest damage in the area came from the Walloon Lake area with power lines reported down, and 40 trees uprooted at the Walloon Lake Country Club due to ferocious winds estimated at 70 mph.

Yesterday at 8:53 AM  This Classroom Salute goes out to Mrs. Deitz’s Kindergarten class at Bishop Baraga Catholic School in Cheboygan.

Friday, May 17, 2013  We are happy to salute Miss Scheele for her hard work and devotion to her class each day.

Friday, May 17, 2013  Rain becomes increasingly likely early next week starting late Monday through Tuesday with rounds of rain and thunderstorms sweeping in.

Thursday, May 16, 2013  7&4 News salutes Ms. Comai and her happy group of 25 1st graders at Lakeland Elementary School in Elk Rapids.

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.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  Our daily classroom salute segment paid a visit to Mrs. Rich's Kindergarten class at Vanderbilt Community Schools in Otsego County.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  Temperatures will sit close to 70F through Friday with low/mid-70's arriving by the weekend.

Tuesday, May 14, 2013  This Classroom Salute goes out to Ms. Carpenter’s 1st grade at South Boardman Elementary.

Tuesday, May 14, 2013  This Classroom Salute goes out to the first grade students hard at work at Platte River Elementary in Honor.

Monday, May 13, 2013  The Grand Traverse County Resource Recovery Department continues to promote waste reduction, recycling and safe disposal options for residents of the County.