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Thursday, October 06, 2011  We have proof that the smallest act of kindness can make a world of difference. Here’s the story of a local girl whose letter giving hope back in 2004 still touches an entire country.

Thursday, September 01, 2011  William Hansen and John Page have been fighting fires alongside each other for decades.

Thursday, July 07, 2011  We've told you about Special Kids’ Day at the Cherry Festival, it is an annual event Over the years, this day has grown, and it's because of a vision one special lady had years ago.

Thursday, June 02, 2011  It takes a unique person to completely dedicate their life to something to get nothing but a "good job" or "way to go" in return. But we found a Northern Michigan couple who has dropped everything to give animals a second chance in life.

Thursday, May 05, 2011  A sledding accident ended the life of a young Northern Michigan girl three years ago, but since then, her mother has set a mission:  Spread the importance of winter safety to other parents so something like this never happens again.

Thursday, April 07, 2011  Did you know between 2009 and 2010, the only crime that increased in the State of Michigan was non-aggravated assault to vulnerable adults? We found a man who has a mission to help keep elders and vulnerable adults safe for April’s “Your Town Hero.”

Thursday, March 03, 2011  In this month's “Your Town Hero,” we focus on a retired couple that wants all kids in Montmorency County to have a book in their hands.

Thursday, December 02, 2010  This holiday season, a family will be getting a gift that money can not buy. A local young woman is putting her every day life aside and giving the gift of life.

Thursday, November 11, 2010  It’s a place where you hear some of the most interesting stories, the barber or beauty shop. That's where this Your Town Hero story begins. Here’s the story of a hairdresser who needed a miracle and found it in the most unlikely place.

Thursday, October 07, 2010  Sometimes there are people who need a little extra push to reach the path to success. One Traverse City man has helped hundreds of people and that's why he's 7&4's Your Town Hero.

Thursday, September 02, 2010  Working 50 hours a week at his regular job is nothing compared to the time he spends volunteering on the soccer field, but Jeff Hamilton says there's no where else he'd rather be.

Friday, June 04, 2010  When a person is diagnosed with a life-threatening illness it's very easy to simply give up, but one Traverse City area woman is doing the exact opposite.

Thursday, May 06, 2010  A teacher inspires and influences generations of students and parents.

Friday, March 05, 2010  It is one of the most difficult things to endure: coming to terms with the reality that a loved one is terminally ill.  That's why there are programs like hospice to help families cope.  7&4's Melissa Smith shows us how a local hospice advocate is doing just that, in this month's Your Town Hero report.

Thursday, February 04, 2010  Mary Jean Brick passed away from lung cancer the day before Christmas, but it was the 86-years of her life that impacted those around her.  She never expected recognition or considered herself a hero, but that's exactly what her close friends and family say she is.