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Friday, January 04, 2013  It has been a good run for UpNorthLive Tonight and we wanted to look back at some of our best and most fun moments over the years. We have everything from Erika as a blonde bombshell, former ABC Ambassador Jamie Kramer's shenanigans, Megan's silly antics and everyone else who was part of making our show great! Thank you all for tuning in and being faithful viewers over the years. Be sure to tune in at 6:30 on ABC 29&8 every evening as we bring you your local news!

Thursday, January 03, 2013  Erica Olson is the quarterback for the Savannah Sabers, a semi-professional women's football team. The Sabers are one of 62 teams in the Women's Football Alliance, which is a full contact American football league in the United States and Mexico.

Friday, December 28, 2012  In this week's UpNorthLive blooper reel Ron Pritchard goes a little mad when he is left alone at the Radio Centre, Erika has a beautiful manly woman voice and Megan can't get enough of Kenny G. The holiday season is leaving us all a little loopy and we caught it all on tape for your enjoyment.

Thursday, December 27, 2012  Tiny Toes Travel is a baby equipment rental business that serves Northern Michigan. Novak took over the business from a friend and she launched the Tiny Toes Travel website in June 2012. The summer season kept her busy with vacationers who sought out her services. Just a few months after she started the business Novak had 24 customers in August.

Friday, December 21, 2012  In this week's UpNorthLive Blooper reel Chef Phil Murray makes sure Erika and Megan don't steal his spotlight in the kitchen. Also Dan the Elf gets into some torch trouble on the Revibe set and Kenny G serenades the UpNorthLive Tonight crew. Plus Chief Meteorologist Mark Watkins gets baffled by the forecast.

Friday, December 14, 2012  In this week's UpNorthLive Blooper Reel Erika goes on a quest to get hitched, Dan and Denine recover at "Habitat Rehab", Ron and Rehmer get a little wacky at the Radio Centre, and Chef Phil Murray bribes us with cake. Check out all of this and more in our UpNorthLive Blooper Reel.

Thursday, December 13, 2012  We all know the holidays can be a bit stressful. If you don't feel like decking the halls this year you don't have to! I found someone who can decorate your home for you, and with a little inspiration she can do it at a very low price.Becky Naples is an interior designer and owner of Arterior Designs in Traverse City.

Wednesday, December 12, 2012  Buzz on the Street: In honor of today's unique date, 12/12/12, we wanted to do something extra special. We hit the streets of TC to find someone who would meet Erika at the alter today. Will she be getting married anytime soon? Watch to find out!

Friday, December 07, 2012  In this week's UpNorthLive Blooper Reel we get into the holiday spirit and bring you some Christmas cheer. Chef Phil Murray cooks up some cozy pasta, Megan tries to unravel her standup while tangled in lights, and Erika thinks we're RUNNING OUT OF TIME!

Thursday, December 06, 2012  Lights on with Care is a Christmas light installation business that serves Benzie, Grand Traverse, Kalkaska and Leelanau county.Dustin Ergang started Lights on with Care two years ago. It all started when he was decorating his grandparent's home for the holidays.

Thursday, November 29, 2012  Does it feel like life has you by the collar? Do you work hard for the money all week but can't carve out time to pay the bills? Can't remember the last time you bought groceries? Do the daily chores take up all of your free time? Is your closet about to swallow you whole? Need a vacation but have no time to plan it or pack? What about the Christmas lights you promised to put up for the kids this year?If the daily grind has a hold on you there is one man who can do it all so you don't have to. John Wheaton is a Lifestyle Manager in Traverse City.

Monday, November 19, 2012  "Very early on in one of my first meetings I was asked to serve coffee, and this was 20 years ago, everybody in the room sort of took a collective gasp to see how I was going to do it," said Marsha Smith, Executive Director of Rotary Charities of Traverse City. "So I got up and I left the table and went over to where the coffee pot was and I came back and I said to the gentleman who requested it, 'Here's your coffee sir, would you like it in your cup or in your lap?', and of course everybody laughed and that was the last time I was ever asked to serve coffee at a meeting."Marsha Smith is the Executive Director of Rotary Charities of Traverse City and she has been for the past 16 years. "We have the wonderful opportunity and privilege of helping non-profits, units of government and schools make our community better," Smith said. "So we do that by giving away grants with two cycles a year and we also provide services and programs."

Thursday, November 15, 2012  "I heard about it and I thought that would be just fun to do," said Susan Gibbons, Owner of Saras Legacy Pet Sitters.Pets can be the most loyal of friends. But for these two women hey are also loyal customers. "We'll stop every once in a while and she'll sniff the air and she sniffs the ground," said Gibbons. Susan Gibbons and Sherry McAdams are bonded and insured pet sitters and dog walkers in the Traverse City area.

Wednesday, November 14, 2012  In tonight's Buzz on the Street, Channing Tatum has been named People's Sexiest Man Alive 2012. We wanted to know if the folks in the 7&4 and 29&8 newsroom agree.

Friday, November 09, 2012  Chef Phil Murray is a little upset that he didn't get enough votes for president, so he is now back in the kitchen. Erika can't get past script changes and almost demolishes a building. Megan tries to tackle her stand up but has a few technical issues. Horse poo makes its way on the set and Z93's Ron and Rehmer fight over Honey Boo Boo's favorite food.