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Friday, April 26, 2013  The Senate passed a bill Thursday imposing state and local sales taxes on Internet purchases, but opponents believe they can kill the bill in the House.

Friday, February 01, 2013  The West family of Elk Rapids wanted to try something new at the start of last year. The goal was for Melissa, David, Koa and Kawai to not buy anything new in the New Year.

Thursday, January 10, 2013  A northern Michigan company is purchased by its employees to keep it from being sold.

Friday, January 04, 2013  Many factors could play into the recent rise in pistol sales. One thing is certain, retailers aren't complaining.

Tuesday, May 01, 2012  Three motions regarding the sale of Cheboygan Memorial Hospital were settled Monday in U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Bay City.

Tuesday, January 24, 2012  The average sale price of homes in Emmet County jumped $55,000 last year, averaging out to nearly $279,000 per sale.  That is the highest average in the state

Wednesday, January 18, 2012  Legislation would require internet retailers to start collecting state sales tax.

Wednesday, December 07, 2011  As the holiday shopping season moves into full-swing, Michigan small business owners want to level the playing field.  They want online retailers to pay the state sales tax.

Monday, October 24, 2011  Already financially hurting school districts brace for more cuts ahead

Tuesday, May 17, 2011  Some county commissioners are toting some new technology to weekly board meetings.

Thursday, March 31, 2011  A $70,000 addition to the Cheboygan County Sheriff's Office will not only be an essential tool in search and rescue techniques, it'll also help protect US borders.

Tuesday, March 08, 2011  The City of Petoskey has worked for years to purchase a piece of property that they say could be a key element to continued downtown growth.

Monday, March 07, 2011  This year, Antrim County has seen fewer foreclosures compared to January and February of last year, and at the same time, realtors say the housing market it stirring.

Friday, February 11, 2011  California Supreme Court bars merchants from asking patrons for ZIP codes, citing privacy

Wednesday, January 12, 2011  Cheboygan Memorial Hospital is not going to be purchased by Michigan Rural Healthcare Preservation.