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Friday, May 10, 2013  Today from 11AM-7PM the Key Club is hosting a Hair Drive to collect donated hair for an organization called Children with Hair Loss.

Sunday, April 21, 2013  It was a day full of beauty and girl power for girls of all ages at the 2nd annual Cut-a-Thon, hosted by My Sister's House.

Saturday, April 13, 2013  It may not look like Spring just yet, but the 4th annual Up North Lake and Cottage Show helped get Northern Michigan insprired with some Spring makeover ideas for the home.

Thursday, April 11, 2013  Rick Hoyt has run, biked and swum with his father in 1,092 races — including 252 triathlons, 70 marathons and 95 half-marathons — over the past 34 years, including a wartime race in El Salvador in which they had to be escorted by armed men.

Thursday, March 14, 2013  The legislative body voted to amend the tribe's laws to allow same-sex marriage earlier this month.

Thursday, February 28, 2013  To wrap up their Scaling Back journey with 7&4, the three northern Michigan women spent Thursday at Epiphany Salon in Acme, for a day of pampering and makeovers.

Monday, February 25, 2013  Johnson, D-Kalkaska, was elected as the Michigan Democratic Party's chairman at the party's mid-term convention in Detroit.

Saturday, February 23, 2013  LANSING, Mich. (AP) - Michigan Republicans are sticking with their party leader as the GOP tries to keep complete control of state government in 2014.

Wednesday, February 20, 2013  Teachers make move to improve student focus by ditching desk chairs in favor of yoga balls

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.

Wednesday, October 17, 2012  Armstrong will remain on the cancer charity's board

Thursday, August 02, 2012  The NCAA Executive Committee has elected Michigan State president Lou Anna Simon as it's next chair.

Monday, July 23, 2012  Updated with raw video of James Holmes' court appearance: Colorado massacre suspect appears with orange-red hair in court for first time since shootings

Wednesday, May 16, 2012  Distressing furniture can give old and new pieces that worn look, while still looking trendy and beautiful.

Thursday, May 10, 2012  The second annual HeartChase is coming up in a just a few months but now people are getting teams together.  The event through the American Heart Association aims to raise awareness about heart attack and stroke.  The event is chaired by 7&4's Melissa Smith and is scheduled for Saturday, August 11th at the Traverse City Open Space.  Teams will meet at 9 a.m. and finish the event at noon.