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2nd annual Kids' Bike Fest welcomes summer
PETOSKEY — Several Petoskey families spent the first day of summer vacation cycling along the Little Traverse Wheelway in a festive bike parade. The second annual Lynn Duse Memorial Kids' Bike Fest took place on Saturday, June 8 with dozens of kids taking part. “It went over so well...
Little Traverse Historical Society announces new series on clothing
PETOSKEY — The Little Traverse Historical Society is beginning a new series of lectures entitled "Treasures in the Museum: A Clothing Preservation Series." Have you ever wondered what fabulous items are stored in the museum and have not been out for display?. Join the historical society at 7 p.m....
Petoskey District Library launches summer reading program
PETOSKEY — The Petoskey District Library got a little help in launching its annual summer reading program on Friday from some high flying, spinning, sprinting dogs. The library celebrated the start of summer with a performance by Classic K9. The dog agility show included a variety of tricks, as well as tips for families to try and teach their own dogs at home.
Harbor Springs Public Schools hears updates on new Shay building, Blackbird HVAC
HARBOR SPRINGS — The Harbor Springs Public Schools Board of Education recently discussed several projects that are in the works, including construction at the new Shay Elementary School. Shay Elementary School was demolished in November 2022 and construction began in May 2023. Now, just a few months out from...
City of Gaylord plans to expand and upgrade Elkview Park
GAYLORD, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- After a nearly two-decade long wait, the city of Gaylord will soon be expanding Elkview Park. The park will expand its property at the corner of Commerce Boulevard and Elkview Avenue, next to the Otsego Commission on Aging. The project includes adding a viewing platform so...
After missing last year's state title, Gaylord's Jayden Jones making the most of 2024 run
CADILLAC — Around this time a year ago, Gaylord softball was reaching the mountaintop. After falling short of their ultimate goal in 2021 and 2022, the Blue Devils put it all together in last year's Division 2 state tournament, rattling off the eight wins they needed to earn the program's first state title and finally achieve their ultimate goal. ...
Ascending Pellston clay target program to compete at states, ranked nationally
PELLSTON – It was another successful season for the Pellston High School clay target team, which saw 11 athletes qualify for the state finals that will be held in Mason on Friday and Saturday, June 14-15. Competing on the fields and course at the Emmet Clay Sports Club, Pellston is one of four districts in Northern Michigan to welcome a Michigan State High School Clay Target League into its athletic lineup. ...
Goyings takes over as new Club Director for Petoskey Youth Soccer Association
PETOSKEY — On the heels of its annual Fresh Coast Classic, the Petoskey Youth Soccer Association continues to make waves in June. The latest closes a nationwide search for its new Club Director, which the PYSA recently filled with Bryan Goyings taking the role. Goyings’ duties as director will...
Rain can't wash out Gaylord offense, softball wins third regional title in four years
CADILLAC ― The Gaylord softball team took the field in Cadillac on Saturday, June 8 eyeing a third regional championship in four seasons, but it was clear as a heavy rain began to drench Lincoln Softball Field that games would be delayed and the championship push would have to wait. In the end, time itself is all that was standing between the Blue Devils and another championship. ...
Grant a consistent leader at pitcher during solid four-year Inland Lakes softball career
MILLERSBURG – Years ago, Maggie Grant’s least favorite sport was softball. But right around eighth grade, things changed when she experimented with a key position. “I started pitching and fell in love with it. From there on out, it was awesome,” Grant recalled. ...
Garber keeps things interesting before bowing out vs. defending state champion
Gaylord is the No. 1-ranked team in Michigan and the defending state champion, and played the part while powering to the Division 2 regional crown. But Essexville Garber kept the Blue Devils playing to the end. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on...
Petoskey’s new Bayside Concert series starts Sunday
PETOSKEY — The City of Petoskey will be debuting a brand new concert series on Sunday nights this summer. The Bayside Concert series will kick off on Sunday, June 9 with Eliza Thorp performing from 5-7 p.m. “We’re going to have concerts down here at the Bayfront this summer,”...
Breaker Breaker 1-9: The Bandit Run is heading to northern Michigan
CHEBOYGAN COUNTY, Mich. (WPBN/WGTU) -- Dust off your CB radio and read up on the lingo, a group celebrating Smokey and the Bandit will be revving across Michigan. The Bandit Run is a group celebrating the 1977 Smokey and the Bandit movie in a way only true fans can, by driving the infamous Trans Am.
Concert series attracts crowds to downtown Gaylord on Friday nights
GAYLORD — Jordan Awrey has brought back the popular summer downtown concert series for a third year. The free performances are scheduled for 7-10 p.m. on Friday nights at Claude Shannon Park, 126 Main St., through Aug. 23. In case of rain, concerts will be held at the Pavilion across the street on South Court Avenue.
Crestfallen state: Inland Lakes baseball reacts to painful regional setback against Onaway
HARBOR SPRINGS – As the rain started to fall late Saturday morning, so did some tears. Those came from the Inland Lakes baseball players, who were in a crestfallen state after suffering a 3-1 loss to the rival Onaway Cardinals in a MHSAA Division 4 regional final at Harbor Springs.
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