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MHSAA adds boys volleyball, girls field hockey
The Michigan High School Athletic Association has approved the addition of boys volleyball and girls field hockey at its spring meeting this week in Gaylord. The Representative Council also voted to alter the winter calendar, to end winter sports one week earlier. Boys volleyball and girls field hockey will have...
Succesful week on area baseball and softball diamonds; Gaylord-area roundup, May 10
GAYLORD ― The spring sports season goes by fast. It feels like just yesterday that the snow was melting and teams were just getting out to play some of their first games of the season. Now, a week into May, teams are already wrapping up their conference schedules and preparing for the postseason. This...
Months after deadly accident, two people are charged in MSP trooper's death
SAGINAW, Mich. (WJRT) - More than three months after a Michigan State Police trooper was killed in the line of duty, two people face criminal charges in connection with his death. In late January, 39-year-old Joel Popp lost his life when he was hit by a vehicle on I-75. The...
Hemingway connection to Pigeon River Country forest focus of May 15 program
GAYLORD — Famous author Ernest Hemingway was born in 1899 and grew up in the Chicago suburb of Oak Park. Before he embarked on a newspaper and writing career, Hemingway spent parts of his first 22 summers with his family in Northern Michigan, on Walloon Lake near Petoskey. Hemingway’s time in Northern Michigan will be the subject of a presentation at 6 p.m. on May 15 at the Pigeon River Country (PRC) Discovery Center, 9984 Twin Lakes...
Patients show appreciation for Gaylord nurses during National Nurses Week
OTSEGO COUNTY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- It's National Nurses Week and Otsego Memorial Hospital is showing its appreciation through the Daisy Award. The Daisy Award is an international award given to extraordinary nurses that go above and beyond. Exploring Michigan: Tulip Time brings colors of the Netherlands to Holland. Nurses get...
Crawford County Sheriff Office’s Report
Crawford County Sheriff Ryan A. Swope reports his office handled the following 134 complaints the week of April 29 to May 5. Deputies responded to: Thirty-two calls in the City of Grayling: Two calls for disorderly conduct, one call for an assault, three general non-criminal calls, two calls for B&E (breaking and entering), three calls for incident followups, three calls […]
Reigning state champ Gaylord picks up strong doubleheader win over TC Central
TRAVERSE CITY -- The Gaylord Blue Devils have a lot of boxes they want to check again on the goal list this season. After winning the Division 2 state title they now doubt want to bring home another championship come June but before then is the Big North Conference. The...
McLaren's new Chief Medical Officer champions communication for better health care
PETOSKEY — Effective communication within an organization is paramount for success, this is especially true within hospitals where critical decisions may determine lives. Dr. John Kennedy, the newly appointed Chief Medical Officer at McLaren Northern Michigan hospital in Petoskey, understands this reality better than most. ...
The Lady of the Woods
Morel season is upon us, with those sought-after spores popping up in the forests and on our plates at local restaurants. While we won’t tell you where our secret spot is, we will tell you how much we love the fairytale-inspired Lady of the Woods shirt ($28) from Traverse City’s Tee See Tee. (You can just hear her whisper: “Psst. Heard you were looking for me?”) Not only is this the fashion-forward choice of spring, but you’ll also blend in perfectly in the woods when you’re out morel hunting…so no one else will see when you uncover a new, undisturbed patch! And be sure to rock the tee at the 64th annual National Morel Mushroom Festival in Boyne City May 16-19. Shop online at teeseetee.com, and get festival details at bcmorelfestival.com.
Step Back in Time: Before it was Michaywe’, site was home to a fur farm
Bill Granlund was a former principal at Gaylord High School and passionate about chronicling the history of Otsego County. His book, “Early Times of Otsego County, Michigan” may be purchased at the Otsego County Historical Society Museum, located on Gaylord’s Main Street. This article about the AuSable Club is based on a written account Grandlund had requested from Al Kassuba, whose family were early settlers here. Many will remember the AuSable Club on Charles Brink Road as...
Second school resource officer approved for Petoskey schools
EMMET COUNTY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- Petoskey schools will have a second school resource officer after the city council approved an agreement with the police department at Monday night's meeting. Superintendent Jeff Leslie said they are making use of additional state funding for school safety. The new officer will cover the...
Hastings: In the divine image
“Humankind was created as God’s reflection: In the divine image God created them; female and male, God made them.” — Genesis 1:27 The Inclusive Bible While sorting through files from days gone by, I came upon a cassette tape of Goldie’s funeral, a service I had officiated as a substitute for her missionary...
Softball Recap: Plymouth Christian Academy triumphant thanks to a strong effort from Clara Groen
Plymouth Christian Academy won the last time they faced Boyne City, and things went their way on Saturday too. The Plymouth Christian Academy Eagles walked away with a 9-4 win over the Boyne City Ramblers. Clara Groen made a splash no matter where she played. She struck out seven batters...
Time to Submit 40Under40 Superstars!
For 18 years, the Traverse City Business News, sister publication to Northern Express, has been celebrating the young movers and shakers of northern Michigan with the 40Under40 awards, and nominations are now open for the 2024 Hagerty/TCBN 40Under40! Individuals in Grand Traverse, Leelanau, Benzie, and Kalkaska counties are eligible for nomination. (They must be under the age of 40 until at least September 1.) Nominees stand out for their leadership, local influence, economic impact, and community service in our region. To put a friend or colleague’s hat in the ring, head to tcbusinessnews.com. You’ll need their job title and contact info along with some shining achievements and compelling reasons why they should make the list. Nominations are due by June 14, 2024, at 5pm. Winners will be notified ahead of the September announcement and featured in that month’s issue of the TCBN.
Your NoMi Mountain Biking Guide
Check out these trails in TC, Bellaire, Cadillac, Otsego County, and Kalkaska. As the weather warms up in northern Michigan, locals and tourists alike are gearing up for some of the area’s most popular activities: sunning at the beach, sipping local wines, and dining on farm-fresh produce. But amid the abundance of relaxing summer pursuits, don’t overlook one of NoMi’s favorite outdoor activities—mountain biking. Whether you’re a total beginner or a seasoned pro, make time this summer to gear up and get out on our beautiful trails.
Metro Detroiters earn big wins at Grill on the Hill barbecue throw-down in Gaylord
Beef brisket with a nicely spiced rub and well-seasoned bark. Dozens upon dozens of slabs of seasoned pork ribs. Pulled pork shredded by the mounds. On a sun-filled and warm Saturday, the sweet and smoky scents of barbecue filled the air as more than a dozen teams fired up grills and smokers for a friendly barbecue competition in northern Michigan. Barbecue and grilling enthusiasts from all over Michigan, including teams from metro Detroit, gathered Friday at Treetops...
Daily Devotional: My kind of Church
"Some give freely yet grow all the richer; others withhold what is due and only suffer want. A generous person will be enriched, and one who gives water will get water." — Proverbs 11:24-25 NRSVUE I was new to the Parish. Boxes still littered the halls when the call came. ...
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