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Monday, February 11, 2013  The future of Hickory Hills ski hill is just one of the issues Traverse City Commissioners discussed at Monday's meeting. When discussing the year's budget, Hickory Hills is often one of the areas where commissioners look to make cuts.

Wednesday, February 06, 2013  The Grand Traverse County Sheriff's Department is proposing to bring some officer's back into area schools.

Friday, March 04, 2011  The bell signals the end of school, but not the end of students problems. That's why a Northern Michigan Sheriff's Deputy decided to take matters into his own hands.

Thursday, February 03, 2011  A Cheboygan County mother is going to jail for not sending her child to school. Jennifer Specht will spend at least two days behind bars, with a possibility of up to 90 days.

Thursday, January 06, 2011  The death threat forced Farwell Schools to be on lock down Wednesday for three hours.

Tuesday, May 11, 2010  Traverse City Area Public Schools will no longer provide funding for their Liaison Officer Program.

Friday, April 16, 2010  School leader says "We are all economically pressed to identify priorities."