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Roscommon Canoe Classic Saturday
The Roscommon Canoe Classic, the longest running Michigan Canoe Racing Association (MCRA) pro race, will be held Saturday. The C-2 (two-paddler race) Race will begin at 11 a.m. Saturday with one paddler starting across the road from Wallace Park and then running down the Wallace Park hill to the AuSable River, where the second paddler will be waiting. Racers will […]
Robert Dell Qualls
Robert Dell Qualls, 83, Roscommon, died April 27, 2024, in Grayling. Visitation will be held at Wagner and Walsh Funeral Directors, Roscommon, Tuesday, April 30, from 6 to 8 p.m. A service will be held Wednesday, May 1, at 11 a.m., at the funeral home. Burial will be in Gerrish Township Cemetery, Roscommon. He was born Dec. 5, 1940, in […]
Michigan State Police trooper saves 2-year-old from drowning
(CBS DETROIT) - A Michigan State Police trooper saved a 2-year-old from drowning in Rose City Monday afternoon.Trooper Tanner Harrison and his partner were in the area on another call when they received a call at about 4:50 p.m. on April 29 regarding a 2-year-old drowning victim in a backyard koi pond. When they arrived, Harrison found a family member performing CPR. The child was unresponsive.State police say Harrison took over and provided chest compressions, back blows and rescue breathing until the 2-year-old began breathing. EMS took the child to a local hospital, and state police say the child is expected to make a full recovery.Michigan State Police is reminding residents to be "extra vigilant" when children are around water and said learning infant CPR is a critical tool during emergencies.
Camp Grayling Kentucky Derby Gala Saturday
The Camp Grayling Joint Maneuver Training Center will host a Kentucky Derby Gala May 4, from 5 to 11 p.m., at the Camp Grayling Officers Club. This is the third annual event. It will benefit the “54 by 24: Service Dogs Save Lives” campaign. The cost is $100 per person, which includes live and silent auctions, dancing, games and raffles, […]
AuSable Valley Animal Shelter offers dog ‘check out’ program
By Cheryl Holladay Dogs at the AuSable Valley Animal Shelter, Grayling, can take a mini-vacation from kennel life through the shelter’s “Day Trips” program. A dog can be “checked out” for the day for a trip to the park or get some ice cream, said Adoptions Counselor Katie Snider. “They’re doing us and the dogs a favor,” Snider said, of […]
Community coffee hour May 10
The Grayling Regional Chamber of Commerce will host a community coffee hour May 10. The event will be held at Our Town Coffee & Treats at 9 a.m. During this time, community members will be able to speak with community organization leaders regarding upcoming events in the area.
Historic signage installed along 17-mile trail between 2 Northern Michigan state parks
GRAYLING, MI – A Northern Michigan trail connecting two Northern Michigan state parks is getting an upgrade. The Forest Heritage Trail, an interpretive project along a 17-mile trail between North Higgins Lake State Park and Hartwick Pines State Park, is now open. If you purchase a product or register...
Canoe marathon kick-off May 16
The kick-off for the 76th annual Consumers Energy AuSable River Canoe Marathon will take place May 16, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., at Paddle Hard Yard, 117 East Michigan Ave., Grayling. The kick-off, hosted by the Grayling Regional Chamber of Commerce, will include a Business After Hours to get the evening started. Guests may feel free to network – $5 […]
Vikings post ‘great team’ win at Grayling Country Club Monday
With a one-stroke victory over Boyne City Monday afternoon, Grayling’s varsity boys golf team took a home win at Grayling Country Club. The Vikings also flipped the script on Boyne City. Last week, the Ramblers topped the Vikings by five strokes at Grandview Golf Club. The Vikings used the home-course advantage to post a 183, a stroke ahead of Boyne […]
COOR Summer Camps registration now open
Registration for COOR Intermediate School District’s 2024 Summer Camps is now open. This summer promises to be filled with adventure, learning and fun for students of all interests and ages. Whether they are passionate about STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) skilled trades, the arts or outdoor exploration, there is something for everyone. Depending upon the camp, students going into […]
Finstrom, Hall sweep shot, discus at Harbor’s Ram Scram
Grayling’s track team came home from the Harbor Springs Ram Scram Invitational with a pile of medals April 26. The Vikings won six events at the invite, which featured combined distances in shot put, discus and long jump as well as co-ed relays. Rylan Finstrom won the shot put and broke the meet’s discus record with a combined throw of […]
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