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Brody O'Connell

Brody O'Connell is the Anchor for 7&4 News Today. You can catch his work from 6-7 am.


Recent blog 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.

The Playlist: Vol. 2 – Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers   

The Playlist Vol. 2 - Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers

The Playlist: Vol. 1 -- Sgt. Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band   

Beatles producer George Martin once said the Beatles entered the Sergeant Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band Album with a “license to Kill.” What he meant was, the band was untouchable, on top of their game and could seemingly do no wrong in the eyes of their adoring fans.

Swingshift and the Blog: A Dancers Tail - - Vol. 3   

Swingshift and the Blog: A dancer’s tale -- Vol. 2   

The Rumba was a success! I am thrilled to announce that I got two 10’s from the judges. My total score was 36/40, which was good enough for second place on the evening. I am also happy to report that I am no longer in last place!!

Swingshift and the Blog: A dancer’s tale   

While it was my intention to start this blog at the beginning of the Swingshift and the Stars dance competition, I am embarking on this journalistic endeavor in the final week leading up to our second to last dance. But hey, like my footwork, better late than never.

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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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