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A Tale of Two Lofts
Michigan Community Capital seeks to address the “missing middle” in Grayling and Boyne City with new apartments. Two northern Michigan projects aimed at addressing a dearth of middle income housing are inching forward after years of delays in Grayling and Boyne City. Sawmill Lofts – Grayling. On...
Loaded softball box scores continue to headline Gaylord-area top performers
GAYLORD — Otsego County continues to be dominated by softball. With two state title contenders out of the three area teams its easy to see why they've gained so much attention, but with the loaded box scores and absurd individual performances area softball players continue to put up, the 'Top Athletes of the Week' list gets closer and closer to a 'Top Softball Players of the Week' list.
Grayling man arrested on possession of meth
Donald Holland, 48, Grayling, was lodged in the Crawford County Jail after being arrested by Michigan State Police. An MSP press release stated that at approximately 10 p.m. April 17, Holland was stopped by troopers from MSP Houghton Lake Post #72 on M-72 near M-93 in Grayling Township. At the time of the stop, Holland did not have insurance […]
How sophomore Nora Bethuy is helping a veteran-led defending state champion
CADILLAC ― Injuries can derail even the most talented teams. While that seems obvious, there are teams overloaded with talent that, if the injury bug reared its head, could survive without one or two key players. Gaylord softball, the defending Division 2 state champions and the top-ranked softball team in Michigan regardless of division,...
A Look At Our Past
23 Years Ago - April 26, 2001 On Saturday, April 28, trout season opens for the 2001 season. Held on the last Saturday of April each year, the trout opener can be a big weekend in Grayling due to the presence of the AuSable and Manistee rivers, both of which have a lot to offer anglers. Crawford AuSable’s Cultural Events […]
Traditional trout season opens Saturday
Old AuSable Fly Shop Manager Andy Partlo said this Saturday’s traditional trout opener is shaping up to be “one of the best fly fishing openers in years.” “This year, things are right on track,” Partlo said. “It is like right on.” Partlo said the traditional trout opener takes place the last weekend in April because that is when the metabolism […]
Vanderbilt school to offer adult education program next fall
GAYLORD — Adults who lack a high school diploma or an equivalent credential like a General Educational Development, may be able to earn one at the Vanderbilt Area School in the near future. The school (VAS) has been awarded a grant to become an adult education provider in Otsego...
Businesses, organizations showcased at expo
By Cheryl Holladay More than 30 businesses and organizations were represented at the Grayling Chamber Business Expo April 18. The event was held at Ramada by Wyndham Grayling Hotel & Conference Center, Grayling. Grayling Regional Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Emily Causley said booth rentals will benefit the Ausable River Festival. Attending the expo were RV Doctor, Michigan Department of […]
Grayling Department of Public Safety
The Grayling Department of Public Safety for the weeks of March 3 to April 8 handled the following 144 complaints: 15 assists to other agencies, one assault complaint, one domestic violence complaint, one criminal sexual conduct complaint, two stalking/intimidation/threats complaints, two malicious destruction of property complaints, two larceny complaints, one forgery complaint, two fraud complaints, one city ordinance violation complaint, […]
Gaylord High School to receive upgrades thanks to grants from local foundation
OTSEGO COUNTY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- Gaylord High School is getting money to help update the school and its programs. The high school received two educational grants from the Meemic Foundation. One grant was for $1,500 and will go towards replacing the 30-year-old auditorium lights. The second grant was for $500...
Viking softballers split with Soo, drop two to Alpena
Grayling’s varsity girls softball team was able to protect an early lead and held off Sault Ste. Marie for a first-game victory April 15, 8-7. The Vikings could not get past the Blue Devils in the second game, falling 10-8. In the opener, Grayling scored six runs in the first inning and built a 7-0 lead through three innings. Sault […]
Good Day Northern Michigan, Thursday, April 25
Good Day Northern Michigan - Twin Birch Restaurant & Golf Club. Today, interior design and tech experts join the show to share tips and tricks for your home this season. Digital Reporter Elizabeth Hosang tells us about how you can help pollinators this spring. Eric travels to Kalkaska to explore Twin Birch Restaurant and Gold Club.
Looking Back: Antrim County embezzlement scandal unfolds
CHARLEVOIX — One hundred years ago, the April 24, 1924 Charlevoix Sentinel reported that a major scandal had erupted to our south in Antrim County. The paper named no names before requested grand jury investigative proceedings began, but those acquainted with the issue would have recognized the head of the county “home” facility as the party involved.
Repatriated South African apartheid-era artworks on display to celebrate 30 years of democracy
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — A selection of South African artworks produced during the country’s apartheid era which ended up in foreign art collections is on display in Johannesburg to mark 30 years since the country’s transition to democracy in 1994. Most of the artworks were taken out of...
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