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Tuesday, May 07, 2013  7&4 News has learned that in early April, Baker College Cadillac Campus signed a purchase agreement for the O’Neill building or the old potato factory on West Harris Street in downtown Cadillac.

Friday, March 29, 2013  Potter's Bakery and Bay Bread Company are working hard this Easter weekend to supply their customers with plenty of Easter bread for the holiday.This Good Friday was a very busy day for both businesses.

Tuesday, March 19, 2013  Jessica Costales is the Owner of Cherry Bay Cakery in Traverse City. She started her business in January but has been designing cakes for years.

Tuesday, February 12, 2013  A favorite way to celebrate Fat Tuesday is by indulging in the Polish treat, the paczki.

Tuesday, January 22, 2013  Rescuers on the Hawaiian island of Kauai continue to search for the body of a man with ties to Northern Michigan.

Thursday, November 29, 2012  Seven colleges and universities in Michigan are sharing an $800,000 grant to provide former foster youth with a support program to help them succeed in higher education.

Friday, November 16, 2012  The maker of Twinkies and other snack food reports that it is going out of business following a strike by its employees.

Wednesday, November 14, 2012  In tonight's Buzz on the Street, Channing Tatum has been named People's Sexiest Man Alive 2012. We wanted to know if the folks in the 7&4 and 29&8 newsroom agree.

Monday, September 17, 2012  What started out as just a hobby has turned into a sweet career for Christina Burke. Burke is the owner of SugarKissed in Traverse City. Sugarkissed offers cupcakes, cake pops, frozen yogurt, and other delectable desserts.

Monday, July 02, 2012  With thunderstorms during the summer months and of course Fourth of July fireworks, some dogs can become anxious and nervous.  During 7&4 News Today, Kristopher Smith with D.O.G. Bakery in Traverse City showed viewers what a thunder vest does and how it helps to calm your pet down.

Tuesday, May 08, 2012  Mercy Hospital Cadillac is offering a new physical therapy program for people diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease.  During Your Health Matters, 7&4 News spoke with one woman from Cadillac who was diagnosed with Parkinson's back in 2008.  She has gone through the program and says it not only lessen her symptoms but also gave her a sense of confidence.

Tuesday, May 01, 2012  Konnor Baker was playing outside with a family member in Bushnell Township Saturday when he disappeared. He was found a short time later in the pond.

Wednesday, November 23, 2011  Local shoppers make small businesses survive. In Emmet County, one woman moved away for a few years, came back, and noticed some store fronts were empty, and downtown wasn't bustling as much as it once had.

Wednesday, July 13, 2011  Chain restaurants commit to adding healthier items to children's menus

Wednesday, April 06, 2011  A multi-million dollar project in Petoskey will mean new tourism dollars to the area.  An expanded marina will attract more vacationers and will create jobs.