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Tuesday, March 19, 2013  UPDATED: Four people were charged today after attacking a 55-year-old man at his home in Cedar Creek Township on Saturday.

Wednesday, March 06, 2013  March is National Essential Tremor month.  It's a neurological condition that affects people of all ages and medication doesn't always help.  That's why a certain procedure called deep brain stimulation therapy is becoming more common.  It's available in southern Michigan but Munson Medical Center in Traverse City is able to monitor patients once they've had the procedure.

Thursday, February 28, 2013  Universities, theaters in 4 cities to join in creating new theatrical productions on Civil War

Friday, February 15, 2013  A woman was killed after she crashed into a logging truck on a seasonal road in Antrim Co.

Thursday, February 14, 2013  In the spirit of love and Valentine's Day, the 7&4 News Today crew took part in a special edition song guessing game.   7&4 News invited viewers to take part on the UpNorthLive Facebook page during the game.

Monday, February 11, 2013  The Relay for Life-Grand Traverse County kicks off in June but now is the time for teams to start coming together and fundraising for the 24-hour cancer walk.  The Relay will take place June 8th and 9th at the Grand Traverse County Civic Center.  This year's fundraising goal is: $95,000 with a goal of 60 teams.  Relay organizers say right now they have about 25 teams set up.

Tuesday, January 29, 2013  Investigators say speed and trail familiarity were factors in the crash.

Wednesday, January 23, 2013  Just five weeks ago, a gunman killed 20 local school children and six adults. And as the small Newtown, Conn. community and nation try to cope, parents in Northern Michigan are taking action.

Monday, January 21, 2013  investigators say Stephanie Lyon double-signed, forged and cashed dozens of checks.

Thursday, December 20, 2012  December 20th Classroom Salute - Mrs. Smith's 4th grade, Cedarville

Friday, December 14, 2012  During 7&4 News Today, The Cherry Capital Men's Quartet performed LIVE.  The quartet has been around since 2008 and started as a Valentine's quartet.  Now, the men sing at various local schools, functions and for holiday occasions.

Friday, December 07, 2012  Our classroom salute for today, December 7th, was Mr. Smith's 7th grade science class at Boyne City Middle School.

Tuesday, November 20, 2012  7&4 News Classroom Salute- Ms. Smith's 3rd grade class at Old Mission Peninsula School.

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."

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.