Monday | Traverse City Record-Eagle
Forum: Don't gut ballot issues, the sequel
The Record-Eagle's editorial staff had it right in their Feb. 3 editorial, "Lawmakers must back off efforts to gut ballot issues." The editorial took to task those evil, "mostly conservative Republican" lawmakers who want to "tweak" the voter-enacted laws dealing with embryonic stem-cell research, approved by 53 percent of voters, and the medical ...
2/5 - Murder Victim's Daughter Speaks Against Good Time
Dawn Basnett's mother's killer will be released from prison early because of the "good time" system.
Bill Could Release Thousands of Felons Early
Plans to get the state budget back on track are on the minds of lawmakers across Michigan.
Antrim County Murderer to be Released Early; No Parole
A man who murdered a woman in Antrim County back in the 70's is set to be released from prison after only serving 33 years of a 75 year sentence.
Chamber honors Dr. John Spencer
A local physician praised as a healer of both nature and his fellow man received the 2009 Distinguished Service Award from the Traverse City Area Chamber of Commerce.
Elk Rapids meeting deals with Internet
Members of the public are invited to a meeting to discuss efforts to upgrade broadband Internet service in the Elk Rapids area.
Residents urge utility to go slow on plant
Many gathered for a Traverse City Light & Power meeting held to discuss a proposed biomass plant implored officials to carefully weigh their options before proceeding.
Michigan jobless flock to seasonal work
Michigan workers of all ages and experience levels are vying for temporary summer jobs that traditionally have been sought by college students and foreign workers.
Man Finds Family in Haiti Thanks to TV
Thursday, January 14, 2010 at 7:30 p.m. Read more: Local , International , Haiti , Elk Rapids , Antrim , Melissa Smith An Antrim County man can sleep soundly tonight after worrying for days about his parents in Haiti.
Elk Rapids Couple Get a Welcome Surprise from Loved Ones in Haiti
A northern Michigan family spent the last couple days on an emotional roller coaster ride.
Bill Aims to Reduce Federal Beer Tax
A break could be in store for small brewing companies if the federal government passes a bill to reduce federal taxes on beer.
A northern Michigan woman with cancer, at risk of losing her apartment because of medical marijuana, has been given a holiday reprieve from the landlord -- the federal government.
Proposal calls for wine to flow at farmers markets
TRAVERSE CITY -- Don and Judy MacLean like the idea of selling wine at a farmers market.
Elk Rapids Woman Faces Eviction for Using Medical Marijuana
An Antrim County woman with terminal brain cancer faces eviction from the Elk Rapids Apartments for using medical marijuana.
Feds back off plan to force Mich. woman with terminal cancer out of apt. in marijuana dispute
A northern Michigan woman at risk of losing her apartment because of medical marijuana has been given a holiday reprieve from the owner - the federal government.
Northern Notes: Angels in disguise
"Don't look for cherubs playing harps golden-winged and crowned -- But consider the unlikely stranger ... there are angels all around." -- D. Morgan The world is full of angels disguised as strangers helping people, but the holidays especially offer an abundance of opportunities for "angelic" intervention.
Prosecutors rest case in prelim
Legal arguments are scheduled to wrap up next week on whether a local woman will stand trial in the death of her son.
Murder Case Continues in Antrim County
Hide Video The woman indicted for the murder of her teenage son is back in court today as a judge decides whether the case will go to trial.
12/17 - Update: Antrim County Woman Accused of Killing Son in Court
Hide Video An Antrim County woman accused of killing her teenage son will be in court today to find out if the case will go to trial.
To the Kiwanis Club of Traverse City and an anonymous local Christmas tree farmer for giving away freshly cut Christmas trees to 450 families in the Grand Traverse region.

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