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Hunting is a popular sport in Northern Michigan, and one local business is providing a venue for hunters to practice their shooting. Vic McCarty visited this indoor gun range, and has the details.
Plus, organizers are calling a fundraising race held last November an “outstanding success.” 
Those stories on this Local Edition.

An event that was recently held in Cadillac raised funds to help encourage local snowboarding students to purse their sport, all while remembering the legacy of another local boarder. Benjamin Arie has the story.
Plus, a new book club in the Ludington area is aimed at local business owners.
Those stories on this Local Edition.
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As many people already know, a michigan football team recently made NFL history by losing every game of the season. Vic McCarty caught up with some local fans of the team, to see what they thought about this less-than-desirable record.
Plus, the new year is just around the corner, and the local YMCA is holding a [...]

The new year is just around the corner, and plenty of people are planning to celebrate the beginning of 2009 in one way or another.
For children between the ages of 8 and 15, one way to celebrate might be to head to the Grand Traverse Bay YMCA. The YMCA will be holding a New Year’s [...]

An annual tradition is taking place in Cadillac this New Year’s Eve, and there’s plenty to see and do for everyone in the family. Benjamin Arie has a look at this year’s upcoming “First Night” event.
Plus, a guest speaker will soon be visiting downtown Cadillac to help local retailers build their businesses… both locally and online. 
Those [...]

A new book club in the Ludington area is aimed at local business owners.
The club was created by the Ludington and Scottville Chamber of Commerce, and will hold its first “discussion group” meeting on January 13 at 7pm. The group will discuss Jim Collin’s book “Good To Great,” and discuss ways to apply the principles [...]

[ January 13, 2009; 8:00 am to 10:00 am. ] A guest speaker will soon be visiting downtown Cadillac to help local retailers build their businesses… both locally and online.

Chris Wendel of the Michigan Small Business and Technology Development Center will make a presentation at Hermann’s European Cafe beginning at 8am on January 13. Wendell will discuss numerous aspects of setting up an online shop; [...]

In this week’s edition of “Cooking with Chef Hermann,” the Chef is cooking up Moroccan-Style potato and egg sandwiches.
Ingredients:
4 large eggs
1 tbs cumin seeds
1/2 lb Italian frying peppers, cut into 2 by 1/4 inch strips
1 large onion, halved lengthwise, then cut lengthwise into 1/4-inch thick slices
3/4 lb boiling potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced crosswise
1/2 tsp [...]

A local school administrator was recently awarded for a show of exceptional dedication to his students, school district and community as a whole. Benjamin Arie has the details about this award.
Plus, winter weather over the past few weeks led to the cancellation of numerous blood drives, now, the Red Cross is looking for donors.
Those stories [...]

Brewing Beer in our own backyard. That’s exactly what one local “micro-brewery” is doing… and they’re getting great feedback. Vic McCarty visited the brewery, and has the details.
Plus, the Traverse City Area Chamber of Commerce has four new members on its board of directors.
Those stories on this Local Edition.