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Soo takes two from Vikings
After dropping a lopsided first game to Sault Ste. Marie, Grayling dropped a one-run second game in a pair of varsity baseball losses Monday. In the opener, the Soo took a 2-1 lead after the first inning and was up 10-4 after five innings. The Blue Devils added seven runs in the sixth for a 17-4 final. Corbin Allen took […]
Vikings pick up JV baseball win
Grayling’s junior varsity baseball team picked up one win against three losses in recent action. The Vikings began their season against Houghton Lake April 8, splitting with the Bobcats. They then fell to Harrison in a home doubleheader April 10. In the opener against the Bobcats, Houghton Lake won the first game, 31-4. Dayton Joseph and Leo Nothstine each had […]
AAV ribbon-cutting, grand opening Friday
A ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house will be held at the AuSable Artisan Village’s new building, located at 122 Michigan Ave., Grayling, tomorrow (Friday, April 19), from 5 to 7 p.m. The official program begins at 5:15 p.m., followed by an open house. The public is welcome to view the progress made at the new space. “After months working tirelessly […]
Crafty, gabby people sought for Wellington Farm
Wellington Farm Park, located near Grayling, is a non-profit organization in need of people who would be willing to spend a few hours talking or crafting. To provide an opportunity to anyone interested, Wellington will be host a free pie and ice cream social April 25 at 6:30 p.m. Those attending will be given the opportunity to view park facilities, […]
Miss AuSable River Festival applications due May 3
Contestant forms available for Miss, Junior Miss, Little Miss AuSable River Festival 2024 are due May 3. Contestant forms for the Miss AuSable River Festival are now available for pick up at the the Grayling Regional Chamber of Commerce, 234 . Michigan Ave., Suite #5, Grayling. Contestants are urged to complete and return their forms to the chamber office no […]
Emergency preparedness meeting in Cadillac goes over lessons learned from Gaylord tornado
CADILLAC — Being ready for an emergency was the topic of conversation at an event held earlier Thursday morning in Cadillac. Local leaders, law enforcement, medical professionals and others that help out in emergency situations, met at Baker College to talk about their roles during a natural disaster. The event had the different groups talking about their roles if there was a natural disaster like the tornado that hit Gaylord nearly 2 years ago. Representatives from Homeland Security and the National Weather Service, both from Gaylord were also at the event to help drive the conversation and share expertise on how the lessons they learned from Gaylord’s tornado could help in future disasters here.
FSU honors three from area
Three Grayling residents were among 3,550 students who received academic honors for the semester that ended in December, 2023, at Ferris State University. Among those honored were Joshua Meyer, Kristina Snyder and Alyssa Huber. To be eligible for academic honors, students must earn a 3.5 grade point average or higher. Three Grayling residents were among 3,550 students who received academic […]
Maple Syrup Day demos sweet process
By Cheryl Holladay April 13 was a sweet day for maple syrup at Hartwick Pines State Park. After a blustery couple of days, the sun was shining and the sky was blue for the park’s annual Maple Syrup Day. Hartwick Pines State Park Interpreter Craig Kasmer said the weather is typically cold when welcoming visitors to the maple syrup-making demonstrations. […]
Earth Day to feature downtown cleanup in Gaylord
GAYLORD — White Birch Outfitters and the Downtown Merchants Association are spearheading a cleanup project in downtown Gaylord on April 22, which is also Earth Day. Linda Durant, of Holistic Spa on Main Street and president of the merchants association, said Earth Day was an obvious choice for this year's effort.
Business Expo today
The Grayling Regional Chamber of Commerce will host the 2024 Business Expo today (Thursday) at the Ramada Inn. The expo, which is free to the public, will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. The Ramada Inn is located at 2650 I-75 Business Loop, Grayling. For information on the expo, call (989) 348-2921 or email emily@graylingchamber.com.
Gaylord-area baseball and softball stat leaders through two weeks
GAYLORD — We've certainly hit the ground running this spring. Spring sports are in full force around Northern Michigan, with Gaylord-area teams well into the thick of their respective seasons so far. As games go on and stats are accumulated, individuals have started to separate themselves from the pack as the elite of the elite take their place among the area leaders. ...
GHS culinary students earn high ranking in state competition
GAYLORD — Culinary students from Gaylord High School took third place in the Michigan ProStart Invitational, the highest-level competition for state high school students training in culinary and hospitality careers. The Gaylord (GHS) team competed in the all-new Pasta Category sponsored by KitchenAid. Teams competing in the Pasta Category...
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