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Story By Courtney Rehmer
Posted on Thursday, November 20, 2008 at 11:27 p.m.

Thursday’s winter weather closed the door to a number of after school programs across the viewing area. Instead of just hearing about it here on the news, or from their kids, a simple phone call is helping to keep thousands of Traverse Area Public School parents in the loop.

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Plow drivers working to keep roads clear

By Greg AngelThursday, November 20, 2008 at 6:41 PM

Northern Michigan is being covered with lake effect snow - up to a foot or more in some areas - and that is making for a big job for area road commissions.

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Living with credit card debt

By Courtney RehmerWednesday, November 19, 2008 at 11:40 PM

Right now millions of Americans are living in credit card debt and in some cases a simple swipe of the card could take you years to pay off.

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Pawn shop business grows

By Greg AngelWednesday, November 19, 2008 at 6:31 PM

Jewelry, stereos, guns, tools; odds are if you want it, they've got it. Area pawn shops are seeing a hike in sales as shoppers are trying to relieve the pressure on their pocketbooks.

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Layaway is back in stores

By Sheena ElzieWednesday, November 19, 2008 at 6:22 PM

Everyone is looking for ways to stretch their dollar these days that's why more stores are bringing back lay away.

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Financial Boot Camp: the little things

Wednesday, November 19, 2008 at 5:57 PM

In this Financial Fact Finder Report easy ways to save money on things you may not even realize are adding to your debt.

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Changing your diet, changing your life

By Kristin MaciorowskiWednesday, November 19, 2008 at 9:48 AM

A Northern Michigan woman shares her passion for cooking, and the story of how it got her through breast cancer.

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Medications in our water

Tuesday, November 18, 2008 at 5:56 PM

From aspirin to antidepressants, medicines can make our lives better, but they may not be doing the same for the environment.

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Financial Boot Camp: gas millage

Tuesday, November 18, 2008 at 5:21 PM

In this Financial Fact Finder Report, even though prices are low now, we're showing you some easy ways to cut back on one of your biggest expenses so far this year.

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Ski resorts prepare for winter season

By Greg AngelTuesday, November 18, 2008 at 5:13 PM

'Tis the season to hit the slopes, but for that you need plenty of snow. Work is well underway at northern Michigan resorts to get ready for the opening of ski season.

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Preparing for the flu season

By Courtney RehmerMonday, November 17, 2008 at 11:17 PM

Winter is right around the corner which means flu season is not far behind.

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Living on unemployment

By Sheena ElzieMonday, November 17, 2008 at 7:12 PM

Many families are cutting back to make ends meet and living check to check after unemployment numbers rise. But for several northern michigan families that check is coming from the unemployment office.

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Man charged in weekend accident; two kids killed.

By Greg AngelMonday, November 17, 2008 at 6:30 PM

Charlevoix County Sheriff George T. Lasater says there were seven occupants in the vehicle. It's believed the driver, Jeremy Berg, 33-years-old of East Jordan, lost control of the vehicle, striking a bank of trees and causing the vehicle to turn on its side. Sheriff Lasater says the two juveniles were killed on impact. As for the five remaining passengers, Lasater says everyone is okay, but one person was treated and released from a near-by hospital.

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Winter conditions affect roads

By Melissa Smith Monday, November 17, 2008 at 6:17 PM

The roadway along Four Mile and Hammond in Grand Traverse County was a prime example of the slippery situation with cars taking it slow...others not so much.

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Financial Boot Camp: grocery shopping

Monday, November 17, 2008 at 4:10 PM

Financial Fact Finder: simple steps to getting the most of your budget when it comes to grocery shopping.

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