School vaccine clinics for the H1N1 influenza strain known as swine flu will begin today. Clinics are for students only, with parental permission.

Members of a committee drafting budget cuts for Traverse City's public schools next year said the scope of potential reductions could be more sizable than they hoped.

An arbitrator upheld the firing of a Benzie County corrections officer accused -- but not convicted of -- sexually assaulting a teen girl.

Residents concerned about Grand Traverse County's plan to tax septic tanks will get a chance to voice their thoughts.

Michigan State Police troopers are investigating the death of an infant.

Sheriff's deputies arrested three minors for their alleged role in a string of local burglaries.

An Antrim County man was struck and killed on M-72 in Grand Traverse County.

Traverse City commissioners unanimously approved two multi-year tax abatement requests for a local company that intends to retool an old automobile parts manufacturing plant into an aerospace parts factory.

Ford, the only Detroit automaker to dodge direct government aid and bankruptcy court, surprised investors with net income of nearly $1 billion in the third quarter and forecast a "solidly profitable" 2011.

Michigan officials say 16 people died from the swine flu in the past two months, and nearly 400 were hospitalized.

A pilot has escaped injury after his small plane lost power and crashed in south-central Michigan.

The issue: Nearly a month ago Leelanau County Sheriff Mike Oltersdorf pledged to investigate allegations that deputies unlawfully entered Leelanau County homes at least five times. Our view: It's time to get the investigation going.

By TIM RANSBERGER: As the world moves from the old analog world to digital technology, most cable companies, including Charter, are carrying the over-the-air digital signals transmitted by local broadcasters and duplicating that signal into analog formats that can be viewed on older TV sets. We do that while also staying on the cutting edge of new digital technology.

Stop playing and work; An inventive spirit

Manager Gregg Langbehn will be back, but that may be about all that's familiar with next year's edition of the Traverse City Beach Bums. After a disappointing season that saw only three Frontier League teams finish with a worse record than the Beach Bums, a shake-up is on the way.

Entertainment options outside of the white lines will be a bit different next year at Traverse City Beach Bums games, as will season ticket prices.

Former Michigan State University football coach George Perles says he intends to announce after New Year's Day if he'll run for governor.

The Traverse City Bulldogs boys soccer team finished fourth in Division II at the National Homeschool Soccer Championship here over the weekend.

Manistee Catholic and Mason County Eastern advanced to the Division 4 district volleyball semifinals at Frankfort on Monday.

Many people who have lost jobs to the recession may find a cure for unemployment in the health care field.

A Chapter 11 filing usually means the end of the road for financial companies since they rely so heavily on customer trust. CIT Group Inc. is hoping that its case will be different.

Gasoline's post-summer ascent leveled off over the weekend, just as consumers begin to decide whether the money they pour into their tanks will force them to cut back on holiday spending.

Stocks ended higher but well off their best levels of the day as volatility continued to tug at the market.

There are firsts for everything, whether it is getting your first car or your first real job. Having a car and working are both a new part of my life. Parents are not the only ones that are apprehensive about these freedoms and responsibilities. Teenagers worry about the decisions they make.

As a child, I never felt comfortable saying my name. Someone would ask and too quietly or insecurely I would introduce myself. Then I would ponder the same question, wondering why on earth I was given my name. Upon hearing my name, most thought it was unique, while I found it strange.

Generation Why now features the photography of area students. This month: West Senior High junior Brooke Shank, and St. Francis freshman Trica Martin.

The following have been named Students of the Month by the Kiwanis Club of Traverse City.

Students meet with Stratford actors; Local students perform in musical; Occidentalist hosts arts and crafts show; Area shoebox packing parties set; Paperworks offers new holiday cards; Volunteers sought for 'Good Cheer; 4-H begins new grant cycle; NMC offers ACT prep courses.

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