Traverse City News

A Traverse City forum on the Michigan Business Tax quickly became emotional as area business leaders described how the new tax is hurting them. via WWUP-TV Cadillac

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By ELLEN CREAGER * FREE PRESS TRAVEL WRITER * May 12, 2008 When Delta and Northwest Airlines CEOs appeared before the Detroit Free Press editorial board recently to discuss their impending merger, we didn't ... via Detroit Free Press

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The Meijer corporation gets slapped with the biggest fine in the history of Michigan's campaign finance laws because Meijer was trying to influence laws enacted in Acme Township near Traverse City. via WTKG-AM Grand Rapids

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“Our campaign finance laws are about openness and disclosure and in this case Meijer tried to avoid both”

The secretary of state is fining Meijer Inc. a record $190,139 for violating Michigan's Campaign Finance Act and is forwarding the case to the state attorney general to determine whether there were any criminal ... via Grand Rapids Press

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AAA Michigan says gas prices are 19 cents higher than last week, with a statewide average of $3.84 per gallon. via WXYZ

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“It was really designed initially as a wellness program, so we serve well-balanced meals, but the program is for everybody, it's not just for low-income people”

Bunny Sanford went out for lunch with her husband and friends for a meal of Swedish meatballs, mashed potatoes and vegetables -- all without stepping foot in a restaurant. via Traverse City Record-Eagle

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“It is clear to me you are a disgrace to your family, a disgrace to your school and you have insulted the community by your conduct”

The tagger who scrawled his images across the engraved names of dead soldiers at Veterans Memorial Park appeared in court Thursday for sentencing but instead received a tongue-lashing from the judge and ... via Grand Rapids Press

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“To build a class A space in Traverse City for some of the most prestigious firms that are located here, a pleasant first class building one worthy of that exclusive location.”

If you've ever ventured downtown Traverse City chances are you've passed an empty piece of land at the corner of North Park and Front Streets. via WTOM-TV Traverse City

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“Michigan's volunteer heroes give of their time and talent without thought of praise or recognition”

Governor Jennifer M. Granholm Monday announced finalists for the 2008 Governor's Service Awards who will be honored next month during ceremonies at the Fox Theatre in Detroit. via NewsCenter 25

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OWNING UP: Meijer Inc., the Midwestern retail chain, acknowledges it probably broke Michigan law by contributing to two local election campaigns aimed at winning approval for a superstore in Grand Traverse ... via Chicago Tribune

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