Archive: Friday
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St. Francis sweeps Harbor Springs
The St. Francis Gladiators' boys and girls basketball teams both defeated Harbor Springs on Friday night in a pair of Lake Michigan Conference matchups.
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Prep sports scoreboard: 01/04/2013
A roundup of high school sports results from across northern Michigan:
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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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Jobless rates fall across state, but rise up north
Unemployment figures have dropped for the majority of Michigan's regional labor markets, but have risen up north.
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Editorial: Ranch gives vets nontraditional therapy
The issue: Reining Liberty Ranch to help vets. Our view: Horse therapy a unique alternative.
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Vehicle sales up in 2012
A steadily improving economy and strong December sales lifted the American auto industry to its best performance in five years in 2012, especially for Volkswagen and Japanese-brand vehicles, and experts say the next year should be even better.
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Glen Lake boys roll to win
With leading scorer Mike O'Brien bottled up, Glen Lake turned to its supporting cast Thursday night in posting a 65-33 non-conference win over Manistee.
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Art Bomb opens at Right Brain in Traverse City
Laser light photography, paintings created with recycled house paint and a neon-flashing Game Boy. They’re all part of the Grand Traverse Art Bomb at Right Brain Brewery.
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Regulators deny new road planned near U.P. mine
Michigan officials said Thursday they won't grant a permit for a new road near a nickel and copper mine under construction in the Upper Peninsula because of federal regulators' concerns about damage to wetlands and wildlife habitat.
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Chicago blues band rolls into Traverse City
A blast of Windy City blues will sweep into northern Michigan next week when Magic Slim & The Teardrops performs at the Dennos Museum Center.
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Letters to the Editor: 01/04/2013
The union model; Protect kidney program.
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Spartans' Bell, Sims leaving for the NFL
Michigan State is losing its workhorse
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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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Building Permits: 01/04/2013
Building permits issued in Grand Traverse County:
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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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Hot Entertainment Picks: 01/04/2013
Snowshoe tours; Bridal Show; Psychic Fair. (Plus more)
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Detroit reports 386 criminal homicides in 2012
The number of killings in Detroit increased 12 percent last year, even though overall crime was down.
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Another View: Future is what we make it
As the calendar passes from 2012 to 2013, we should remind ourselves that the American Dream is still within reach, but as a country we cannot ignore global economic or political forces.
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Unemployment stays low in December
The U.S. job market showed resilience in three reports Thursday, suggesting it may able to withstand a federal budget battle that threatens more economic uncertainty in coming months.
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Basketball Roundup: 01/04/2013
TC West surges past Alpena. (Plus more)
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St. Francis sweeps Harbor Springs