Traverse City Record-Eagle

Firearm season off like a shot in region
Firearm deer season is well underway and hunters are still pulling bucks and does out of northern Michigan forests.
Correction: 11/20/2009
Tribal member seeks part-time council
Jaime Barrientoz no longer wants to worry about his local American Indian tribe's financial struggles. So he submitted an initiative this week that would transition nearly every member of the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians' Tribal Council from full- to part-time status.
City mulls management deal for opera house
A deal is in the works to pay an East Lansing organization $75,000 annually to manage the City Opera House in downtown Traverse City.
Outreach program targets Latino farmers
Latino families who want to own and operate their own farms instead of labor on someone else's have largely have not been successful accessing programs and services that can help. An outreach meeting today hopes to change that.
Teen faces larceny charge over jewelry
A Traverse City teen was charged with larceny after she allegedly stole a woman's diamond ring and watch.
Man allegedly used stolen credit card
Police arrested a Traverse City man after he allegedly racked up thousands of dollars on a stolen credit card.
People with good credit still at risk
The foreclosure crisis likely will persist well into next year as high unemployment pushes more people out of homes, pulls down housing prices and raises concerns about the broader economic recovery.
School board member's testimony sought
The Detroit Public Schools will seek a court order forcing a school board member to testify about his role in a $1.5 billion construction bond issue, the district's emergency financial manager said Thursday.
GM analyst predicts solid sales
U.S. auto sales could top an annual rate of 10.8 million in November, General Motors Co.'s top sales analyst said Thursday. That would mark the first month this year that sales jumped to such levels without the aid of Cash for Clunkers rebates, which boosted sales in July and August.
Mich. native's star rising in 'Twilight'
Taylor Lautner is at the center of a hurricane, and loving it. The 17-year-old actor and Grand Rapids native is relentlessly upbeat as he talks about the exciting new turn his life has taken.
Ex-priest jailed in sex misconduct case
A Catholic priest who served churches in western Michigan has been sentenced to six months in jail for sexual misconduct.
Editorial: Moore's ideas deserve thought
The issue: Traverse City's future; Our view: Michael Moore's eight ideas "for our next community project" should win consideration.
Poll: Do you agree with Moore's project ideas?
Letters to the Editor: 11/20/2009
Rethink proposal; Light is a menace; Keep up the rivalry; Support reform; Students in harm's way; Uninsured at risk; Don't add to the problem
Ravenna, St. Francis meet again
A year ago, Ravenna coach Dusty Fairfield made some predictions about this year's season. "I expect to see Traverse City St. Francis in the semifinals next year," he said. Turns out, he was right.
Pellston to play for volleyball title
Pellston returned to the Class D state semifinals on Thursday, but the outcome this year couldn't have been more different than the last time around.
Panthers look for different outcome vs. CFFP
Bill Santilli admits he's "surprised" his Crystal Falls Forest Park football team is representing the Upper Peninsula in the Divison 8 semifinals on Saturday. The Trojans (10-2) face Frankfort (10-2) in a rematch of last November's semifinal at Marquette's Superior Dome.
Five West swimmers head to state finals
Five Traverse City West swimmers will compete today in the Division 1 state finals at the Holland Aquatics Center.
Angler numbers dip, hunting takes over
Angler numbers continue to drop as many pursue hunting, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources said Wednesday in its weekly fishing report.
North Stars-Diggers game canceled
The Traverse City North Stars will not be able to extend their current winning streak to seven today in Alpena -- the game has postponed.
FAA glitch snarls air traffic
For the second time in a little more than a year, a glitch at one of the two centers that handle flight plans for the nation's air travel system set off delays and cancellations for passengers around the country.
AOL offers buyouts to third of work force
The struggling Internet company AOL plans to shed up to 2,500 jobs -- more than a third of its work force -- as it prepares to separate from Time Warner and finally sever their ill-fated marriage.
The Record: 11/20/2009
Assumed names filed in Grand Traverse County
Building Permits: 11/20/2009
Building Permits filed in Grand Traverse County
'New Moon' fans are more than ready
Take a trip to the Grand Traverse Mall, and "Twilight" mania smacks you in the face. In one wing, a stand sells calendars. Around the corner, another store offers T-shirts.
Contra dance back from near-extinction
The Bayside Travellers Country Dance Society is enjoying a revival, thanks to outreach efforts and to a wholly unexpected source of new blood: homeschool kids.
Hot Entertainment Picks: 11/20/2009
Interlochen hosts 'Dance Revolution'; Trees star in festival; Family day, concert; Mmmm. Turkey; Seth, May, Short's; Jolly elf: 'Cheese'; City Studio has sale; Concert Saturday; 'Pirates' at Central; Village opens doors; Bring nature in
Duo mixes in funny lyrics, blues piano
Corky Siegel says you'll be dancing in your seat. Or hopefully in the aisles.
Entertainment Calendar: 11/20/2009
Nightlife Calendar: 11/20/2009
Entertainment In Brief: 11/20/2009
Suttons Bay hosting village open house; Holiday craft activities for kids; Kids musical at the City Opera House; Crystal Ball benefits Frankfort hospital; Holiday decorating uses natural items