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Brody O'Connell
Reporter

School: E.W. Scripps School of Journalism
Hometown: Pittsburgh, PA

Brody joined the 7&4 News Team in March 2010. He grew up in Pittsburgh, PA but is happy to be living near the great outdoors of northern Michigan.

Before moving north, Brody worked for WTAE-TV Channel Four Action News in Pittsburgh, where he was as an Associate Producer. While working at WTAE-TV, Brody wrote for the evening news, conducted interviews and contributed to their Web content.

Brody received his Bachelors of Science in Journalism from the E.W. Scripps School of Journalism at Ohio University. During his time there, Brody was an Anchor and Reporter for WOUB-TV in Athens, Ohio. He also Produced and Anchored a weekly sports show, Ohio Sports Zone.

Brody is excited to call Traverse City home and looks forward to exploring the white sands and blue water of the Grand Traverse Bay.

Recent Posts by Brody O'Connell

The Playlist: Vol. 5 – Simon and Garfunkel   

The Playlist: Vol. 5 – Simon and Garfunkel

The Playlist: Vol. 4 – Madman Across the Water   

Madman Across the Water: The album that put Tiny Dancer on the map.

The Playlist: Vol. 3 – Led Zeppelin IV   

In their fourth album, aptly titled Led Zeppelin IV, a song was released that seemingly changed Rock n’ Roll. The song was Stairway to Heaven. The sound was Plant and Page. The two wrote the song fireside in an old county house in Hampshire.

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Recent Stories by Brody O'Connell

Leelanau County debates economic strategies   

“Is economic development a responsibility of the Leelanau County Board, or is it something that the private sector needs to handle?” – Leelanau County Administrator Chet Janik.

Report: County sending less to landfills   

The Grand Traverse County Resource Recovery Department continues to promote waste reduction, recycling and safe disposal options for residents of the County.

What’s draining the Great Lakes?   

The Saint Clair River is a major trunk line for commercial navigation. Is it also possible that it is draining the Great Lakes?

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