An expectant Josephine Thome spent hours crocheting the finest lace and sewing delicate tucks for the baptismal gown her daughter would one day wear. That daughter was the first to wear the gown more than a century ago -- her great-granddaughter is the latest.

Truffles are a bite-size burst of chocolate nirvana. This month, Hilda Charles and Sheryl Layton celebrate ten years sweetening other people's lives with a range of confections in flavors classic to whimsical.

The Traverse City Christian Schools Senior High Theatre students recently presented a production of "Pride and Prejudice" for the residents at the Grand Traverse Pavilions.

Short video clip of the 19th annual Earth Day parade in Traverse City.

A live Webcam is making it possible to view progress on the Great Lakes Children's Museum new "Listening to the River" exhibit.

While my rebate check isn't even in the mail, I've decided to cash in on the American dream of paying bills. I'm so economically stimulated. A recent Associated Press poll showed that 35 percent said they would use their refund check to pay utility, credit card and other bills. Even though I don't fall into this particular +/- 4 percent sampling margin of error, I am just another percentage.

The earlier children begin to practice healthy lifestyle habits, the longer they are likely to use them. Current statistics on the health challenges that face youth indicate the need to educate children about the importance of making healthy food choices and being physically active.

John and Verna Woodcox supplied these photographs to the Traverse Area Historical Society in hopes of identifying the people pictured in J&S Hamburg. Can you help? Provide a link to the past!

The city council again has the matter of moving the fire department under consideration. Many residents believe the Petertyl property on the corner of Union and State Streets is very desirable and that the price asked, from all accounts and judging by the expression of those who know, is not excessive. (Plus more news from 1908.)

Traverse Bay Area Youth Soccer (TBAYS) will be holding a celebration of soccer and springtime with a fundraiser to be held from 4 to 7 p.m., Sunday, May 4, at the Park Place Hotel in Traverse City.

Air Force Airman Brandon Smith has graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas.

Marriage applications filed with the county clerk.

Assumed names in Grand Traverse County.

Building permits issued in Grand Traverse County.