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Thursday, November 13, 2008  7&4 News is dedicated to bringing you all the facts, because accuracy matters.  Click on the image for an archive or read the most recent reports below.

1 hour, 50 minutes ago  Sara Bageris' third grade class of 30 students at Central Grade School in Traverse City were busy Tuesday coordinating and kicking off a school-wide penny drive for the tornado victims in Oklahoma.

2 hours, 4 minutes ago  UPDATED WITH VIDEO: The biggest damage in the area came from the Walloon Lake area with power lines reported down, and 40 trees uprooted at the Walloon Lake Country Club due to ferocious winds estimated at 70 mph.

2 hours, 38 minutes ago  State Police Troopers responded to the crash on Five Mile Road at 100th Avenue in Mecosta County where a car hit a natural gas transfer station.

Today at 3:31 PM  A domestic assault complaint led deputies to find and seize nearly 1,000 marijuana plants in Antrim County.

Today at 3:02 PM  I have had a lot of time to think lately on my longer runs and I have been reflecting back on this journey.

Today at 1:10 PM  The bones were found in the area of Morton and Chauvez roads about five miles south of Ludington.

Today at 12:34 PM  The local chapter of the Red Cross has placed volunteers on standby and will be ready to respond with volunteer support if they're needed.

Today at 11:41 AM  7&4's Classroom Salute returned to Cheboygan and Bishop Baraga Catholic School with a visit to Mrs. Mousseau's 3rd grade class.

Today at 11:10 AM  Michigan's attorney general is backing a proposed new program aimed at preventing violence in the state's schools.

Today at 11:02 AM  Little Traverse Bay Humane Society is offering three low-cost spay/neuter clinics to keep the pet population in check.

Today at 10:28 AM  It's the last week of the Race to Bayshore program as our runners prepare for their races on Saturday. Coach Lisa is giving the team a special challenge this week.

Today at 9:57 AM  The Department of Natural Resources will be holding public meetings on informal shooting ranges near Traverse City.

Today at 8:55 AM  Severe weather in the overnight and early morning hours have left many homes without power.

Today at 7:50 AM  The Traverse City Wine and Art Festival is coming up next month.