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INSIDE VIEW: Bill Robinson, of Lake Township, looks over a summary of The Maples’ last three years of financial activity while officials explain why the medical care facility is experiencing such financial hardship. (Photo/Colin Merry)

Maples’ repayment plan considered »

Facility’s finance director proposes contract for reimbursement of payroll loans BENZIE COUNTY — The Maples Medical Care Facility told Benzie County Commissioners it is getting closer to financial independence and…

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Air Traffic: Model planes fill the sky at Spring Thing »

WHIRLYBIRD: The Benzie Area Radio Control Club Spring Thing in Thompsonville had special areas set aside for flying radio control helicopters. (Photos/Colin Merry)

THOMPSONVILLE — Radio control pilots from across the state filled the sky over the Thompsonville Airport with planes of all kinds and…

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Where the road ends »

GRAY AREA: While motorists are allowed to drive down Lakeside Boulevard, impasses in the official route have caused drivers to create paths that trespass on private property. However, public access rights to Thelma’s Cradle complicate the issue. (Photo/Colin Merry)

Residents still fighting to keep vehicles off private property GILMORE TOWNSHIP — Some Gilmore Township homeowners are still trying to get help…

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FKT Art Extravaganza » Saying thank you » Benzie students visit Michigan Tech for Symposium » Franz speaks to fourth graders at Platte River » From the Sideline: WWII Veteran to be honored at Frankfort graduation »

Sports

Michigan launches educational website for sports concussions »

LANSING – Michigan recently became the 39th U.S. state to enact a law that regulates sports concussions and return to athletic activity.…

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Benzie track seniors undefeated »

UNDEFEATED: The seniors of the 2013 Benzie Central High School track teams are graduating having never lost a regional meet. On Saturday, the teams won their repective meets at East Jordan. It was the sixth straight title for the girls and the fourth straight for the boys. (Courtesy photo)

EAST JORDAN — The Benzie Central High School track teams both won the regional title on Saturday at East Jordan. For the…

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Conference golfers help Grayling program » Huskies soccer falls to Chips » Panthers baseball sweeps Chips » Panthers continue to work hard » Benzie baseball comes up short »
BEWARE: Anglers have to be aware when on the rivers due to recent rain. (Courtesy photo)

Anglers should be aware of high water »

LANSING — Conservation officers with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources are reminding spring anglers to exercise caution and use river etiquette while out steelheading this spring. Many of the…

May 21 2013 / No Comment / Read More »

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