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Yesterday at 9:14 AM  WTOM Channel 4 and WGTQ Channel 8’s on-air signal will return late tonight / early tomorrow due to technical maintenance issue.

Monday, June 10, 2013  A Michigan man is charged with a Minnesota bank robbery and bomb threat that prompted a six-hour evacuation over the weekend. Sixty-five-year-old David Michael Tyler of Cheboygan, Mich., was charged Monday in Washington County court with second-degree aggravated robbery.

Monday, June 10, 2013  UPDATED WITH VIDEO: The program, called Great Up North Initiative, hopes to boost travel, tourism and residency in the county.

Friday, June 07, 2013  For many of his 88 years, Ed Stempky told stories to family about his time in the army. These stories led his wife and children wondering, where were the medals that he earned?

Tuesday, June 04, 2013  Police contact secret service about the counterfeit cash.

Tuesday, June 04, 2013  Federal officials say Michigan officials provided no specific examples of racial incidents or American Indian students suffering specific harm because of the reported discrimination.

Wednesday, May 29, 2013  Cheboygan County Sheriff Dale Clarmont said his department got a request from a Wilmot Township board member to investigate scrap metal being stolen from the township transfter station.

Tuesday, May 28, 2013  A recently released federal report is raising questions about the stability of bridges around the country.

Tuesday, May 21, 2013  7&4's Classroom Salute returned to Cheboygan and Bishop Baraga Catholic School with a visit to Mrs. Mousseau's 3rd grade class.

Monday, May 20, 2013  This Classroom Salute goes out to Mrs. Deitz’s Kindergarten class at Bishop Baraga Catholic School in Cheboygan.

Friday, May 17, 2013  We are happy to salute Miss Scheele for her hard work and devotion to her class each day.

Tuesday, May 07, 2013  7&4's classroom salute made a visit to Cheboygan County and Mrs. Lyon-S's 2nd grade class.

Tuesday, May 07, 2013  Michael Gray was traveling on Douglas Road in Hebron Township, when he lost control of his ORV, left the road, and hit several trees. The ORV rolled several times, ejecting Gray from the vehicle.

Wednesday, May 01, 2013  Thomas Taylor Baur was arrested last Wednesday after officials received information that he may have been involved in the break-in.

Tuesday, April 23, 2013  McLaren Northern Michigan officials said the job cuts are due to the current state of the economy, coupled with mandated health care reform.