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Thursday, May 16, 2013  The Maples, a county owned non-profit skilled nursing facility faced Benzie County Commissioners Thursday morning with proposals on how they plan to pay tax payer money back to the county.

Thursday, May 16, 2013  Sheriff Schendel said numerous things were taken from vehicles including oxygen tanks, CD's and "whatever they can get their hands on."

Tuesday, April 23, 2013  Classroom salute visits Mrs. Burch's class at Platte River Elementary in Honor.

Wednesday, April 17, 2013  7&4 News salutes Mrs. Slade and her wonderful class of 5th graders at Platte River Elementary.

Wednesday, April 10, 2013  Business owners are getting get ready to open the first-ever brewery in Frankfort, which will create new jobs and hopefully attract more visitors to the area.

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.

Friday, March 15, 2013  One woman died of a heart attack after breathing in hot gases when a fire moved quickly through her home.

Monday, March 11, 2013  UPDATED WITH VIDEO: Benzie County veterans and their families now have easier access to services and benefits, thanks a new partnership. The Benzie County Board of Commissioners agreed to a contract to consolidate services with the Grand Traverse County Department of Veterans Affairs.

Thursday, January 24, 2013  The Platte River in Benzie County is more than three feet above normal water levels and rising, leaving more than a dozen residents worried.

Thursday, January 24, 2013  Updated with photo: Crews on the Platte River are going out to break up ice with wind boats.

Wednesday, January 16, 2013  A Northern Michigan Sheriff says his oath won't let him enforce a weapons law that violates the 2nd amendment.

Wednesday, December 12, 2012  Benzie County Sheriff Rory Heckman tells 7&4 News Christopher Luedtke, 17, was dead days before his parents' house burned down.

Monday, December 03, 2012  Twelve area school are sharing $1,500 grants to use for place-based education for water stewardship projects this year.

Monday, December 03, 2012  Eight misplaced absentee ballots were discovered recently, which prompted the recount.