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Up North 'Grill on the Hill' barbecue event, now in 6th year, continues to grow
Slabs of ribs and big hunks of beef brisket and pork will be front and center for barbecue enthusiasts and taste tasters for the annual "Grill on the Hill" barbecue competition. Those hunks of meat and slabs of ribs will be prepared with seasonings, rubs, and marinade before hitting the grates set...
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 […]
Seven Takeaways from Local Real Estate Agents for the Spring/Summer Market
What to expect for the biggest 2024 home buying season. The last few years in local real estate have been akin to what one local agent described as the “wild west,” with norms and conventions thrown out the window as buyers scrambled for homes in the strongest sellers’ market in decades.
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 […]
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 […]
Blazing the Boyne City to Charlevoix Trail
We’re getting ever closer to an interconnected northern Michigan thanks to ongoing work on the Boyne City to Charlevoix Trail. According to the Top of Michigan Trails Council, the third phase of the trail is underway and slated for completion this year. The 2.36-mile segment begins at the north end of Springwater Beach Road and continues on the Lake Charlevoix side of Boyne City-Charlevoix Road through Bay Township. Before the trail meets the Village of Horton Bay, it will connect to the road. The remaining phases of the trail—segments four and five—encompass another 6+ miles of trail to fully link Boyne City and Charlevoix. Fundraising is underway for the remaining segments, though no firm dates are set for groundbreaking. Stay up to date with the trail’s progress at trailscouncil.org.
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 […]
Making Third-Gens Great Again: Kenny Dangler’s Record Setting Camaro
In a small town in northern Michigan, there is a man making waves in drag racing, and more specifically, he’s got the LS community’s attention. You may know him from Instagram and YouTube, Kenny Dangler’s passion for fast cars runs deep. When he’s not trying to set records on the track, he spends his time building high-performance cars and trucks for customers at his shop, Northern Performance Cars in Gaylord, Michigan.
Up North ‘nature megaphone’ amplifies sweet sounds of the forest
INDIAN RIVER, MICH. -- Ever wish you could turn up the volume on Mother Nature’s most mesmerizing sounds?. That’s the aim of a hidden Northern Michigan “nature megaphone,” which amplifies birdsong, flowing water and other audible treats in the pristine Pigeon River region. The 14-foot-long wooden...
Jane Manthei wins Young Women in Public Affairs Award
PETOSKEY — The Zonta Club of Petoskey recently named Jane Manthei of Petoskey as the 2024 recipient of the Young Women in Public Affairs scholarship. Manthei is a junior at Harbor Light Christian Academy. She is hoping to attend a small Christian college and plans to study English and global studies. Upon graduation, Manthei wants to work with an international nonprofit organization with a special interest in working with immigrants to the United States.
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, […]
Boyne City area 5th graders participate in 18th annual Eddie Essays to support local charities
Boyne City area 5th graders participate in 18th annual Eddie Essays to support local charities. The Kiwanis Club of Boyne City hosted their 18th annual Eddie Essay event for 5th grade students. The event kicked off bright and early at 7 a.m. for community members and 5th graders who were being recognized for their winning essays to present a check to their chosen charity.
Last day for Indian River School District students moved to June 5
GEORGETOWN - At its regular meeting on April 22, the Indian River Board of Education approved a series of changes to the 2023-2024 school district calendar. The last day of school for students ...
Petoskey tops Gaylord in final seconds
GAYLORD - The Petoskey Northmen scored a late second half goal to earn a dramatic 2-1 Big North Conference win over Gaylord on Tuesday night and remain undefeated on the season. Gaylord got on the board first, with freshman Molly Hicks scoring on a rebound to make it 1-0 Blue...
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