- The following local students were recognized on the President's List at Kirtland Community College for the fall semester of 2012-13: Kyle Beaver and Teri Pruss, both of Kalkaska, William Burrick, Jess Fairbotham, Anita Hazelton, Michael Jensen and Katrina Schultz, all of Grayling, Benjamin Ching, Susanne Daugherty, Brian Glezman, Brett Hasty, Nicole Lucas, Brittany Menard, Kaitlyn Percival, Danielle Powers and LyAnn Streifel, all of Gaylord, Andrea Dunckley, of Frederic, Rhonda Leazier, of Mancelona, Michael Patrick, of Petoskey, and Cory Walter, of East Jordan .
- The following local students were recognized on the Dean's List at Kirtland Community College for the fall semester of 2012-13: Kelly Adams, Sara Bassett, Rebecca Hubbard, Shantina Jacobs, Natasha Kappers, Kathleen Palmer, Amanda Murray, Jared Robbins, Kathleen Rogers, Renee Stephan, Robert Thiel, Sean Weeks and Amber Wyman, all of Grayling, Jacob Blanzy, Matthew DeMoss, Kimberly Dunn, Betty Jo Halbert, Samantha Kitchen, Jose Marin, Brittany Parker, Rachel Reich and Jill Vermilya, all of Gaylord, Andrea Caron, of Petoskey, William Cartwright, of Bellaire, Dana Forman and Mikal Spreeman, both of Vanderbilt, Ashley LaFayette, of Kalkaska, Cody Myers and Renee Wojdan, both of Frederic, and Daniel Plumstead, of Elmira.
Archive: Monday
Education Newsmakers: 01/14/2013
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Cathie Martin wins Athena Award
Cathie Martin was supposed to attend her young granddaughter’s school concert Monday night. But someone convinced the adoring grandmother to skip the concert and instead attend the 19th annual Athena Grand Traverse Award ceremony. She did that — only because she believed someone else was getting the award.
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Prep sports scoreboard: 05/13/2013
A roundup of high school sports results from across northern Michigan:
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Suspect rams jail in Kalkaska escape attempt
Authorities arrested a Bellaire man on accusations he attempted to free an inmate at the Kalkaska County Detention Center by repeatedly ramming his vehicle into the facility.
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City manager finalist selected
Traverse City commissioners selected their top candidate for city manager.
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Man arrested after jail break-in attempt
Authorities arrested a Bellaire man on accusations he attempted to free an inmate at the Kalkaska County Detention Center by ramming his vehicle into the facility.
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Prep Sports Roundup: Frankfort wins tournament
Hannah Nostrant had four hits — including the freshman’s first career varsity home run — to help Frankfort win the Rochester Hills Lutheran Northwest Tournament on Saturday. (Plus more)
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Letters to the Editor: 05/13/2013
Makes no sense; Elect those who will.
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Woman fends off Crystal Lake flooding
Betty Wortelboer has had a tough time over the past five weeks.
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Cheers: 05/13/2013
To the Northwestern Michigan Colleges Associate Degree in Nursing Program for celebrating its 50th anniversary. The first graduates of the program were recognized at a reception and dinner.
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Community in Brief: 05/13/2013
Antrim Republican Women meet; infant eye exams; Human Rights forum; and more.
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Local student takes non-traditional path
Honor student Erin Fluharty will walk away with a high school diploma, six college credits, CPR certification, firefighting background and the 2013 Michigan Breaking Traditions Excellence Award when she graduates with her classmates from Traverse City West High School next month.
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Local man's love of fast cars to benefit charity
Jeff Stolowski loves cars — fast, loud, muscle cars. Stolowski, of Traverse City, has a penchant for vintage Oldsmobiles, which he likes to find and restore. But he never expected his hobby to lead to the car buy of a lifetime and a big commitment to a local charity.
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Service News: 05/13/2013
Coast Guard Air Station Traverse City has been awarded the 2012 MH-65 Aviation Standardization Excellence Award for exemplary performance during their annual standardization evaluation held in September of 2012.
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Northern Notes: Sixth-graders sew 'heartfelt' gifts
West Middle School sixth grade students sew and deliver heart-shaped pillows to Webber Heart Center.
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News from 100 Years Ago: 05/13/2013
The fire department was called out this morning for a bad chimney fire at the home of John Nesbitt, 418 West Seventh Street. No damage was done.
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Prep sports scoreboard: 05/06/2013
A roundup of high school sports results from across northern Michigan:
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National Cherry Festival announces events
A first-time night air show, a new smartphone app, two fireworks displays and six concerts are on tap at this year’s National Cherry Festival.
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Woman charged in toddler's death
A Kasson Township woman is charged in the death of a toddler as he pedaled his tricycle on a Leelanau County road last year.
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Cheers: 05/06/2013
To four area high schools — Traverse City West Senior High School, Leland Public School, Traverse City Central High School and Benzie Central High School — which ranked among the top public high schools in Michigan, according to nationwide rankings.
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Master swimmers meet to train, exercise
Many of Traverse City’s medical professionals are taking their own advice and working more physical activity into their busy schedules.
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Former Rippers find home with Beach Bums
Chris Kaminski witnessed a baseball franchise collapse last season. Which makes him all that more glad he's now with one that's been stable.
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Prep Sports Roundup: Titans drop final two
Traverse City West followed a 2-1 day on Saturday with back-to-back losses on Sunday at the Stars Invitational softball tournament. (Plus more)
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Last call for food vendors ordinance
A vote on allowing food trucks in Traverse City's downtown likely will dominate debate at tonight's city commission meeting, despite a public hearing on the city's proposed $30 million operating budget.
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Letters to the Editor: 05/06/2013
Consider part-time benefits; A few negatives.
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First NMC nursing graduates to be honored
The first graduates of Northwestern Michigan Colleges Associate Degree in Nursing Program will reunite for a recognition reception and dinner on May 9 at the First Congregational Church in Traverse City to mark their milestone 50 years in the nursing profession.
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Cathie Martin wins Athena Award



