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Bill O'Brien: Residents don't rest on their laurels

2010-07-18T07:30:53-04:00

Three interviews — very much different yet still oddly similar, and very insightful as to the challenges that face Traverse City.

Festive cherry drinks

2010-07-05T07:30:59-04:00

This week, especially, cherries are everywhere and in everything from pies to salads. Adding a kick of cherry to a cock- or mock-tail is one more way to enjoy a favorite local fruit. Spirit and cocktail makers have found sophisticated ways to feature cherries in drinks. The result is cherry cheer that goes beyond the typical sweet-bomb maraschino garnish.

Cherry Festival's stage will be jamming

2010-07-02T07:20:41-04:00

The music at this year's National Cherry Festival will be jamming — from the familiar favorites of 1964 The Tribute to the blues-y guitar of Tommy Castro and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Gregg Rolie.

Tesner's struggle draws to a close

2010-06-30T07:49:58-04:00

Peggy Tesner was with her husband, Doug, Tuesday morning when his struggle ended, and she is relieved her husband of nearly 16 years no longer feels pain.

NMC president receives positive review

2010-06-30T07:42:57-04:00

Trustees at Northwestern Michigan College gave the institution's leader an overall 3.68 rating on a 4-point scale after evaluations on core competencies and key responsibilities.

Eighth Street back in business

2010-06-30T07:42:54-04:00

Construction on one of the city's busiest streets will be done in time for its most hectic week.

Clearing the Record: 06/30/2010

2010-06-30T07:42:32-04:00

Ex-employees shocked by county's accusation

2010-06-29T07:23:22-04:00

Grand Traverse County likely lost $172,000 on a bad business loan, but instead of pursuing debtors, officials circulated a memo that pointed fingers at the defunct company's employees.

Munson reaches out during 'Lunch With Ed'

2010-06-29T07:23:18-04:00

Small groups representing a variety of community interests regularly join Munson Healthcare CEO Ed Ness in a conference room to nosh on boxed lunches and hear Ness explain what's behind Munson's partnership talks with Spectrum Health in Grand Rapids.

TCAPS officials project $4.2M shortfall

2010-06-29T07:23:14-04:00

Administrators in Traverse City's public schools project the district will incur a roughly $4.2 million shortfall next year, an estimate that comes amid several undetermined variables.