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Name change floated
Everyone knows the Boardman River as just that — the Boardman River. But Grand Traverse Baykeeper John Nelson is floating the idea of renaming the river to honor the waterway's connection to Native American history.
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Exchange host families sought
Wanted: local families to house Chinese high school students and teachers when they visit Traverse City as part of the first exchange between Traverse City Area Public Schools and a school in northeast China.
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Man in propane billing dispute
Merchant marine Kevin Lopez spends months at a time away from his Cedar home.
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New state law allows NMC to offer four-year degrees
A new state law will allow Northwestern Michigan College to offer four-year bachelor's degrees in the fields of maritime studies, energy production, and culinary studies.
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Blair voters back to the polls for millage
Blair Township voters will have to go back to the polls in February because township officials forgot something: a millage that helps fund the township's ambulance service.
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Man who approached kids sought
Authorities continue to hunt for a man who may have tried to abduct two young boys.
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More areas could be on Traverse library board
City commissioners will consider giving up one of its three appointments to broaden geographical representation on the Traverse Area District Library Board.
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Clearing the Record: 01/05/2013
Because of an associate editor's error, a Dec. 29 Northern People story on page 1E incorrectly identified the Delta Airlines pilot who helped organize the year-old Freedom Center, a lounge for military personnel at Detroit Metropolitan Airport.
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Suspended deputy could face another assault charge
A Grand Traverse County sheriff’s deputy who’s been accused of striking his girlfriend at a local tavern could face an additional criminal charge because he also had physical contact with a man during the same incident, newly released police reports show.
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Molester appalled by 'wicked' act
Tears streamed down Brandon Smith's face as he spoke about destroying a child's innocence and the "monster" he sees in the mirror.
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Vet's mom: 'My son was as kind and strong as they come'
Eric Lewis Harm's mother said her son was as an incredibly benevolent, caring person, and that his family will — over time — find the best way to honor the combat veteran's life.
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Man feels like victim in wake of charges
Fear consumed David Walter as he languished in the Grand Traverse County jail for more than two months.
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Father Fred Foundation names new executive director
A member of the clergy once again will lead the Father Fred Foundation.
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Traverse City hires new police officer
Traverse City's first police hire in eight years will double the number of female officers in the department.
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Woman finds body while clearing walkway
Authorities are investigating the death of a Kalkaska man.
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Clearing the Record: 01/04/2013
Thursday's Recipe of the Week for Hungarian Nut Crescents should have said the amount of the vanilla extract required for the filling is one teaspoon.
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Serenade becomes memorial for Traverse City theater pro
Jenn Miles was known for two decades of work in Traverse City stage productions.
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CherryT Ball Drop crowd praised for behavior
Organizers are toasting not only a strong attendance of nearly 17,000 revelers at the CherryT Ball Drop, but also a calmer, better-mannered crowd.
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Grand Traverse near deal with humane society
Grand Traverse County and Cherryland Humane Society are close to an agreement over the care of animals picked up by county animal control officers, but a Cherryland official said a proposed deal falls short of covering costs the nonprofit animal shelter expects to incur.
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Traverse City businesses swap shops
The Cherry Stop in downtown Traverse City is changing its name and trading places with the business next door.
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Arrest made in Murdick's break-in
Deputies arrested a man for breaking into a local shop.
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UPDATE: Northwestern Bank president to retire
The largest independent bank in northwest Michigan will have new leadership after its longtime president and CEO announced his retirement.
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Family: Combat veteran commits suicide
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Eric Lewis Harm survived combat in Afghanistan, but he couldn’t survive coming home.
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Calcutt to step down from Northwestern Bank
Harry “Scrub” Calcutt will step down as president and CEO of Northwestern Bank sometime this month.
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Fences are back in the city spotlight
City officials will take a peek at regulating fences after hearing complaints about 10-foot high masonry walls around residences along Division Street.
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