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Charlevoix DDA director resigns
CHARLEVOIX — The Charlevoix Downtown Development Authority, previously known as Charlevoix Main Street, is currently without a director following the resignation of Lindsey Dotson. Dotson announced her departure in an email to the DDA board on July 18. She has accepted a position at Housing North. "I officially accepted an offer to work...
For over 50 years, auto racing enthusiasts have relied on Northern Michigan Speedway
ELMIRA TWP. — Northern Michigan Speedway has been hosting competitive auto racing on its quarter-mile asphalt track at 8258 Huffman Lake Road since the 1970s. Ron Grubaugh, director of the speedway, said the Sevenski family has operated the facility and it remains family owned. "Jack (Sevenski) started it and then his son Don...
EPA and Army Corps to start soil and groundwater clean-up July 29 in Charlevoix
CHARLEVOIX — Starting the week of July 29, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers plan on completing pilot testing to clean up soil and groundwater contamination left from a former tool and dye operations and a former laundromat in downtown Charlevoix. According to a release from...
Countdown to the 76th Ausable River Canoe Marathon begins in Crawford County
CRAWFORD COUNTY, Mich. (WPBN/WGTU) -- The countdown has begun for the 76th Ausable River Canoe Marathon. This Saturday, 100 teams will paddle 120 miles down the river from Grayling to Oscoda. People from all across the country come to watch and participate in the marathon. “I think that’s the coolest...
Mike Davis and Guillaume Blais sit in first after day two of the Au Sable River Canoe Marathon Time Trials
GRAYLING - After day two of time trials, Mike Davis and Guillaume Blais have the fastest time at 4:53.21. The pair is ready for Saturday and had this to say after their time trial today. “The water is pretty low compared to past years, so I think our time is pretty fast out there it was good water for falling off the bottom. But on a few spots, it’s easy to get knocked off when you had a kind of a shallow bar, so it was really technical out there,” said Mike Davis. The team sitting in second place, Ryan Halstead and a member of last years’ winning team, Wesley Dean, broke the record for the fastest spring by an all-Michigan team at 4:54.31. “It feels good that we’re both local boys here from Grayling and we got a chance to maybe win the marathon and, you know, doing a sprint like that from our hometown, it’s like, awesome. It always feels like you leave a second or two out there. But yeah, overall, pretty good and just happy to have it done,” said Halstead and Dean.
Charlevoix Venetian Fest Wrap-Up Festivities
CHARLEVOIX COUNTY - This is the 94th year of the Charlevoix Venetian Festival. It first started with as a festival to celebrate the sailing regatta with Japanese lanterns lights. It still has the sails but some things have been added. Dan Barron, President Of The Charlevoix Venetian Festival tells us, “We’ve already had Queen’s coronation, a concert. So last night, a fabulous performance by the gym blossoms. And, we’re just cranking it up today. We’ve got, car show, we’ve got family fun zone here. We’ve got street concerts popping up. we’re going to have a sensational firework display on Lake...
Looking Back: Charlevoix Sentinel editor Willard Smith's suffrage stance
CHARLEVOIX — One hundred and fifty years ago, Charlevoix Sentinel editor Willard A. Smith kept up his interest in the temperance movement then dominating the country's news. Not that he was for abolishing all types of alcoholic beverages, but that a moderate and balanced viewpoint should be maintained. He enjoyed a good...
New Charlevoix Running Co. opens in Charlevoix for sneaker seekers
CHARLEVOIX — For the first time in over fifteen years, a shoe store is back in Charlevoix. Emily Edwards, a former teacher and Michigan State University cross country and track and field student-athlete, opened the doors of Charlevoix Running Co. in mid-May, and the reception has been, as Emily describes, overwhelming. “I was teaching...
Oscoda prepares to welcome hundreds of canoers for annual AuSable River Canoe Marathon
(WPBN/WGTU) -- The AuSable River Canoe Marathon starts this weekend in Grayling, but crews at the finish line in Oscoda are prepping for the big crowds as well. Finish Line Park is quiet now but come Sunday, thousands of marathon enthusiasts will be gathered to see who out of the hundreds of paddlers will win this year's race.
Elmira voters to consider millage requests from fire department
ELMIRA TWP. — Voters in Elmira Township will be considering two millage requests from the Elmira-Warner Fire Authority on the Aug. 6 ballot. The fire authority oversees the Elmira-Warner Fire Department, which provides fire and rescue service to Elmira Township in Otsego County and Warner Township in Antrim County.
Three generations of Triebold's racing in AuSable River Canoe Marathon
GRAYLING -- The 76th edition of the AuSable River Canoe Marathon will take place this weekend and three generations of one family will all be on the river together. "Turbo" Tim Triebold will be competing in his 10th marathon and first since the year 2000. His son Andrew will be in his 20th race this weekend and he'll be joined in the boat by his 15-year-old daughter Nico.
Setting sail: Ugotta Regatta returns to Little Traverse Bay July 26-28
HARBOR SPRINGS — A look out onto Little Traverse Bay this weekend will provide a view of sailboats racing up and down the bay. From July 26-28, the 63rd annual Ugotta Regatta will take place, hosted by the Little Traverse Yacht Club. ...
Jespersen: Relive Gaylord's top high school sports moments of 2023-24
I've talked at length about how fun this year of Gaylord-area sports was to cover. I started the year following Gaylord St. Mary football up to the U.P. and then spent most of 2023-24 following successful teams from across Otsego County as they pulled in awards, accolades and championships in bunches. It was a year filled with memorable moments, some I'm sure those around the Gaylord-area won't soon forget. ...
Michigan Weather Forecast: Sunny Weekend Ahead with Moderate Swim Risks
Gaylord, MI – A beautiful summer weekend is in store for Northern Michigan, with sunny weather expected across the region. According to the National Weather Service Gaylord, waves and rip currents may be hazardous at times, especially on Saturday and Sunday, posing a moderate swim risk. Friday’s forecast calls...
Michigan man gets lengthy prison sentence for sexual abuse of 5 children
CHARLEVOIX, MI – A jury has found a Michigan man guilty of sexually abusing five children. Charlevoix County Prosecutor Christopher Tholen announced Friday that Jessie James Wisdom of Boyne City was sentenced to serve a minimum of 36.5 years in prison after being convicted of first-degree criminal sexual conduct.
Man charged with child sexual assault while already in prison sentenced to 36.5 years
Jessie James Wisdom of Boyne City was sentenced to a minimum of 36.5 years in prison for first-degree criminal sexual conduct. After serving his 36.5 years, he will be eligible for parole. The investigation into Wisdom showed he had abused five children over an extensive period, three of whom testified during the case. Wisdom was serving time in Mississippi when his accuser came forward in Michigan. He was turned over to the Charlevoix County Prosecutor’s Office in 2022. “The sexual abuse of children is evil and those who perpetrate it need to be removed from society. This defendant committed countless sexual assaults on at least five vulnerable children leaving significant emotional scars,” said Prosecutor Christopher “Kit” Tholen. “The laws in Michigan do not allow for life without parole for child sexual abuse—no matter how extensive the behavior—and this 36 ½ year sentence is a significant departure above the sentencing guidelines that have been established.”
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