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Tuesday, March 12, 2013  With overwhelming support from community members, Peninsula Township board members unanimously approved a new boat launch in East Grand Traverse Bay and to expand Bowers Harbor Park.

Thursday, February 21, 2013  During 7&4 News Today, four members of some of the folk entertainment gave viewers a preview of what they can expect for this weekend's lineup.  Two members from The Accidentals, one member from E minor and Blake Elliot showed their musical talents during a LIVE performance.

Monday, February 11, 2013  UPDATED WITH VIDEO: Granted it is Friday and I haven’t completed the whole week, I am still proud I have made it this far without missing a run!

Monday, February 11, 2013  Joe Charlevoix visited Mr. Mauntler's 2nd grade class at Onekama Consolidated Schools.  The class was diligently following directions and learning from Mr. Mauntler.

Friday, February 08, 2013  Storm team meteorologist, Joe Charlevoix visited Mrs. Gohs' pre-school, kindergarten and first grade class at Northwest Academy in Charlevoix.  A viewer emailed the 7&4 newsroom and nominated the classroom to be featured in Classroom Salute during 7&4 News Today.

Wednesday, February 06, 2013  Bob Lamb has always loved the outdoors.  The Traverse City man along with his wife, Mary have lived on the shores of Silver Lake for 63 years. Everything from water skiing to snowmobiling with his family and friends are Lamb's passions. Lately though, things have slowed down for the 87-year-old World War II veteran.  He credits a new procedure at Munson Medical Center with extending his life.

Tuesday, February 05, 2013  It's week 1 of our 16 week long Race to Bayshore Training program. Over the next 4 months, you will be able to follow along and train with Anne, our first time 10k runner, Lauren, our first time half marathon runner, and Marc, who is trying to reach a goal that has eluded him for the past 16 years! But this time, and this marathon, he believes will be different.

Thursday, January 31, 2013  Storm team meteorologist, Joe Charlevoix visited Mrs. Anderson's first grade class at Birch Street Elementary in Kalkaska.  The students were attentively listening to Mrs. Anderson during reading time.  The class was also featured on 7&4 News Today during the Classroom Salute segment at 6:45 a.m. on Thursday, January 31st.

Monday, January 14, 2013  The quick actions of a neighbor helped save the life of a man trapped in the icy waters of Black Lake.

Friday, November 09, 2012  Everyday at Arlington National Cemetery there are moments that take your breath away. Such was the case recently when the remains of 7 United States Marines, who were thought lost forever when their plane crashed during Wolrd War II. The families of the fallen were told that the plane went down in the Pacific Ocean and that their remains were unrecoverable. That was the truth the families lived with for almost 70 years, until one day, deep in the jungle, a discovery that would finally provide them with some closure.

Wednesday, November 07, 2012  There is a place at Arlington National Cemetary where every hour of every day visitors can witness perfection; a perfect uniform, a perfect ceremony, a perfect honor. High above the rows of headstone and heroes you find The Tomb of Unknowns. Standing guard by the tomb is a member of the Army's 3rd Infantry Regiment, the so called "old guard." The are men who have stood watch for more than 50 years over the unidentified remains of our veterans. They are men who are handpicked and go through extensive training before accepting their duty.

Friday, May 18, 2012 

Tuesday, May 15, 2012  Close to 8,000 miles from Michigan in the capital city of Bangladesh, a black market trade is taking organs from the poor to save the rich.

Thursday, May 10, 2012  While the Pilgrims were making their way on the fringe of the "New World", a tiny settlement was already laying down the foundations for it's future. Sault Ste. Marie can lay claim to being one of the oldest establishments in the Midwest. As you may imagine, it has a history that runs as strong as the river which has helped shaped it.

Thursday, May 03, 2012  It's a city with a rich history of lumber and locomotives. Cadillac, Michigan sits just five miles south of the geographic center of the state of Michigan.