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Brandon Stites is a soldier. His ancestors also were soldiers, represented in every American conflict for centuries.

Wednesday, November 11, 2009 at 6:01 p.m. Read more: Local , Community , Military , Brandon Stites , Military , Elk Rapids , Pilot , Flag Elk Rapids High School was the scene of a special assembly and special presentation to recognize Veterans Day.

Posted on Thursday, November 12, 2009 at 12:36 p.m. A lawmaker from northern Michigan has a new bill to protect our water, but a viewer has questions.

Brandon Stites is a soldier. His ancestors also were soldiers, represented in every American conflict for centuries.

As veterans departed Gaylord Middle School late Wednesday morning, it was a roar of appreciation that could be heard loud and clear.

Nearly everyone is familiar with Anne Avery-Miller and the crime she allegedly committed, an unthinkable act that appalled, yet captivated residents of this quiet, Lake Michigan community.

Saturday, November 07, 2009 at 10:27 p.m. An Antrim County school is a busy place this weekend.A At Elk Rapids High School, community members joined in for an arts and crafts bazaar.A A But veterans also get a free lunch to honor them for their service and to recognize veterans day - which is coming up net week.

School board members in Elk Rapids focused their search for a new superintendent on a school chief from a local district.

The Traverse City Record-Eagle reports that the news spread quickly in Elk Rapids following the arrest this week of Anne Avery-Miller nearly two years after the death of her son.

Nearly two years after an Antrim County teenager died from a gun-shot wound in his home, police now believe the know who killed him: his own mother.

ELK RAPIDS - A northern Michigan woman has been charged in the fatal shooting of her teenage son almost two years ago.

Our news team is following a developing story out of Antrim County. We've just learned police arrested an Elk Rapids woman for the shooting death of her 16-year-old son, Samuel Avery back in 2007.

Wednesday, October 28, 2009 at 3:06 p.m. Like many health departments across the country, the Health Department of Northwest Michigan has not received all of its H1N1 vaccine shipments, forcing officials to change their strategy to get the public vaccinated as quickly as possible.

A forgotten box of old local newspapers, county atlases and postcards shoved under a bed in the 1970s could turn out to be memorable for George Sarris.

Editor's Note: First in a series of profiles of Traverse City Area Public Schools Board of Education candidates.

Antrim County upgraded and expanded its recycling program. County commissioners approved spending up to $300,000 a year to pay for a program that increases the number of recycling drop-off spots from three to eight.

Hide Video A Grand Traverse County boy has more money for treatment after a fundraiser dinner.

As the oldest of five kids, Terri Kimble was thrust into a leadership position early in life - good practice for her current job as president and chief executive officer of the Ahwatukee Foothills Chamber of Commerce.

Fewer students are enrolled in Traverse City Area Public Schools this fall than a year ago, but the number of students leaving appears to have slowed.

Thursday, October 01, 2009 at 6:28 p.m. It's one of the most crucial days in a school year.