Archive: Monday
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- Monday, April 8, 2013
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Historical Photo of the Week: 04/08/2013
Can any readers identify the people in this photo?
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Unemployment up a little in northern Michigan
Unemployment edged up slightly in northwestern Lower Michigan in February, according to new statistics released by the Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget.
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Police: Man arrested after shooting at Grand Traverse deputies
GRAWN — Authorities arrested a 50-year-old man after they said he shot at deputies from a mobile home.
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Letters to the Editor: 04/08/2013
What will Cousins do?; The strangest dream.
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Northern Notes: Helping neighbors pays off for BACN
This year’s “Chase the Chill” winter food drive for Benzie Area Christian Neighbors was a huge success with more than five tons of food, $6,000 in cash and hundreds of volunteer hours received.
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Styx, Foreigner, Montgomery Gentry to play Cherry Fest
Two classic rock acts and a country music staple are among the musical acts scheduled to perform at this year's National Cherry Festival.
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Cheers: 04/08/2013
To Mike and Kim Babcock, owners of Trend Services, recipients of Kalkaska’s 2013 Citizen of the Year Award.
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Education Newsmakers: 04/08/2013
The following area students were named on Olivet College’s 2012 fall semester Dean’s List
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Could community center be answer for vacancy in Fife Lake?
Empty storefronts along Fife Lake’s tiny business district hint that the quaint village may be struggling with the same economic challenges facing many small Michigan towns.
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Service News: 04/08/2013
Navy Seaman Apprentice Mikaela Smith, daughter of Colleen and Christopher Smith of Traverse City, recently completed U.S. Navy basic training at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Ill.
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Parks, movies on Traverse City agenda
Proposals for movies in museums and tapping a trust fund for millions of dollars in parks improvements will headline the city commission's upcoming study session.
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News from 100 Years Ago: 04/08/2013
Walter Greilick, Sheriff of Leelanau County, left today for Grand Rapids, where he will be for a short time on business.
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Bank, Junior Achievement team on Blair education project
Fifth Third Bank employees will provide Junior Achievement’s financial literacy education programs to every Blair Elementary School student – 13 classrooms in grades kindergarten through fifth grade - for the second consecutive year.
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Local Bowling Scores: 04/08/2013
Scores from Lucky Jack's bowling series:
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Community in Brief: 04/08/2013
Garden club meets; prayer vigil; College for Kids. (Plus more)
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Dennis Chase: Indy to Atlanta for Gaylord AD
For Christian Wilson, it's been two spring breaks in one. There was Indianapolis, where the Gaylord athletic director, his two sons and their friend took in the Sweet 16 last weekend. Then there's Atlanta, host city of the Final Four, and where the t
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Snowmobile crash victim remembered for his humor
Jeff Gross' distinguishable laugh could be heard across Long Lake, where he lived with his family. He'd spent his free time around the lake, visiting buddies or driving his boat.
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Traverse City man dies in snowmobile crash
A Traverse City man died after he crashed his snowmobile into trees on an island at Long Lake.
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James Cook: Who will Lions take at No. 5?
The great debate on sports message boards throughout the state has been divisive, bitter and stark.
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Community in Brief: 04/01/2013
Dine out for BACN; History group meets; Book club meets. (Plus more)
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'Granny flats' make a comeback in Traverse City
City commissioners are set to hear debate on whether to allow accessory dwelling units, widely known as granny flats, but also called artist lofts or backyard units, at an April 15 meeting.
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Northern Notes: 04/01/2013
Girl Scout Troop 10037 invites the community to help them pack 1,800 boxes of Girl Scout cookies to be sent to Michigan troops serving abroad
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Education News: 04/01/2013
The following is a partial list of area students who were named on Grand Valley State University’s dean’s list for the Fall of 2012.
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Kalkaska gives nod to top 'Citizen'
Good deeds don’t often go unnoticed in a close-knit community like Kalkaska. That’s why community members selected Mike and Kim Babcock, owners of Trend Services, as recipients of its 2013 Citizen of the Year Award.
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Volunteers continue to boost Traverse Bay YMCA
A nonprofit organization like the Traverse Bay YMCA couldn’t advance its mission without the help of a large number of dedicated volunteers. The YMCA last month paid tribute to its staff of 322 volunteers and celebrated their 24,451 collective hours of service in 2012 during its annual meeting and volunteer awards banquet.
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