Acme
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Property purchases to expand parkland
Acme Township will meet its fundraising goal to obtain three shoreline properties for parkland.
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Suit exposes Meijer settlement details
An insurance company's lawsuit against Meijer Inc. sheds new light on the Grand Rapids-based retailer's confidential, multi-million dollar lawsuit settlements with Acme Township officials.
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Acme sets new fundraising deadline
The township set a new "drop-dead date" of June 25 to raise the balance of an $852,000 goal they failed to reach by June 1.
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Locals remember fallen, struggling
Keith Reinhardt met an Iraq War veteran by the city marina, within sight of a display of crosses recognizing Michigan servicemen and -women killed in action. "I thanked him for serving," said Reinhardt.
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Developer's gift to shoreline project on Acme agenda
Acme Township officials will discuss whether it's appropriate to accept gifts from developers who have projects on the table after a developer pledged 100,000 dollars for the township's shoreline preservation project.
Continued ... - Saturday, April 17, 2010
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New Yamaha store opens in Acme
Fox Grand Traverse opened a new Yamaha store in a former car dealership building along U.S. 31 North.
Continued ... - Wednesday, April 14, 2010
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Meijer moves to reduce Acme store design
A proposed Meijer store in Acme Township will sport a smaller design, possibly similar to a remodeled store in metro Detroit.
Continued ... - Tuesday, March 9, 2010
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Labor, business are backing Meijer in probe
Three of the state's heaviest political hitters -- representatives of labor and business -- are aligned against Grand Traverse County's prosecutor and his criminal probe of Meijer Inc. for campaign finance violations. The Michigan Chamber of Commerce, the Michigan Education Association, and the Michigan Teamsters filed a joint motion with the Michigan Supreme Court.
Continued ... - Saturday, January 23, 2010
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Cherry marketing group outlines plans
The nation's tart cherry industry will pour more money into research and continue national marketing efforts to land more of northern Michigan's premier fruit on consumers' shopping lists.
Continued ... - Friday, January 22, 2010
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Supreme Court ruling limits Meijer probe
The U.S. Supreme Court's decision to uncap limits on corporate political contributions won't derail an investigation into Meijer Inc.'s alleged criminal violations of Michigan campaign law.
Continued ... - Wednesday, January 6, 2010
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GT Resort president steps down
The search is on for a new leader at the Grand Traverse Resort and Spa, since its president and general manager is headed to southern California.
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Prosecutor delays Meijer Inc. probe
Grand Traverse County Prosecutor Alan Schneider said Tuesday he believes he wrongly interpreted court rules when he discussed his pending investigation for a story in Tuesday's Record-Eagle.
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Ruling could stall Meijer investigation
If the U.S. Supreme Court court strikes down a Michigan ban on corporate funding of elections, it would eliminate a local prosecutor's pursuit of felony charges against Meijer officials for allegedly authorizing corporate expenditures in a 2007 recall election.
Continued ... - Tuesday, January 5, 2010
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Meijer appeals ruling allowing prosecution
Meijer Inc. will ask the Michigan Supreme Court to halt a criminal investigation into its admitted campaign finance violations in Acme Township.
Continued ... - Saturday, December 26, 2009
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Newsmakers: Closure leaves workers reeling
Kristina Piatt's family enjoyed a lean Christmas this year as she continues to struggle with fallout from losing her job at Cherry Blossom LLC " and losing pay she'd already earned.
Continued ... - Friday, December 18, 2009
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Man allegedly assaulted officers
Deputies arrested an Eastport man after he allegedly assaulted police officers and ambulance personnel.
Continued ... - Sunday, November 22, 2009
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Appeals court: Meijer can be prosecuted
Alan Schneider won this round, but Grand Traverse County's prosecutor must wait to restart a criminal investigation of campaign finance violations committed by Meijer, Inc.
Continued ... - Thursday, November 19, 2009
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LochenHeath faces foreclosure
A foreclosure action is pending against dormant LochenHeath golf and housing development in Acme, where work ground to a halt more than a year ago.
Continued ... - Tuesday, November 3, 2009
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9:19pm: Acme, East Bay road millages fail
Voters defeated a pair of millage requests to fix local roads in Acme and East Bay townships.
Continued ... - Sunday, October 18, 2009
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Prosecutor waits for ruling in Meijer case
The wait continues for an appellate court decision that could potentially reveal who orchestrated election tampering in Acme Township.
Continued ... - Saturday, October 10, 2009
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Conflicting documents guide Meijer review
Acme Township planners will draw on past experience when they begin to review a proposed Meijer Inc. store, the first phase of the proposed Village at Grand Traverse development.
Continued ... - Wednesday, October 7, 2009
- Corrections: 10/07/2009
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Boltres settles lawsuit with the Village
A secret deal closed the book on a series of lawsuits that for years enmeshed Acme Township public officials and development partners Meijer Inc. and the Village at Grand Traverse LLC. Former Acme Township Treasurer Bill Boltres reached confidential settlements with the Village and Meijer during a closed hearing.
Continued ... - Friday, October 2, 2009
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New process for Acme in Meijer store review
New players and a new process will usher in a new-look site plan review for Meijer Inc.'s long-delayed store in Acme Township.
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No settlement in Boltres-Village lawsuit
The rancorous lawsuit between former Acme Treasurer Bill Boltres and developers the Village at Grand Traverse LLC will continue after the sides failed to reach a settlement.
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Property purchases to expand parkland
Wild weather for Memorial Day weekend
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Will Smith & Josh Brolin on "Men in Black 3"
80-Year-Old Skydiver's Nightmare Jump
JWoww Sizzles in a Black Bikini
Sliders on the Grill
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Backstage With Beyonce
Ultimate Creamy Potato Salad
Pope's Personal Butler Under Arrest
Jenny McCarthy's New Man
Tyler's Classic Coleslaw
Britney Spears Under X Factor Fire
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Kristen Stewart Is Red Hot
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