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3 employees injured in Weyerhauser wood processing plant fire
CRAWFORD COUNTY — Beaver Creek Township Fire Department is investigating a fire that injured three wood processing employees on Thursday. Firefighters got the call around 12:15 p.m. from the Weyerhauser wood processing plant. They say Weyerhauser was already doing fire suppression on a silo with their own fire brigade when fire crews arrived. The silo collects sawdust. Three employees were burnt while inspecting a hatch on a piece of equipment when the fire flared up, according to firefighters. The injuries were not reported to be life-threatening. Those employees were treated on scene before being transported to the hospital. The fire remains under investigation, with no cause identified at this time.
Residents near Camp Grayling receive updates about PFAS response
CRAWFORD COUNTY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- For years now, people who live near Camp Grayling in Crawford County have had to live with polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, in their well systems. But Wednesday night, a solution was brought to the table: signing up to be on the existing municipal water system.
Michigan men illegally shot 6 deer, inhumanely killed porcupine, prosecutors say
(CBS DETROIT) — Two young men were arraigned in Michigan last week for multiple wildlife violations, including killing and torturing animals, after officials received a tip and conducted a lengthy investigation. Nicholas Patnode, 19, and Zander Garrett, 20, appeared in Kalkaska County court after they were arrested on April 12. They were released on bond and are scheduled to appear in court again on May 20.In addition, a third person, who is not being named because of their age, processed a plea agreement through the juvenile court.The investigation began in 2022 after the Michigan Department of Natural Resources received a tip...
Fallen Michigan Conservation officers remembered in Roscommon
ROSCOMMON COUNTY — Conservation officers from Michigan were remembered during a ceremony in Roscommon County on Wednesday. A Memorial Day ceremony for peace officers also was held at the Ralph A. MacMullan Conference Center earlier Wednesday. Seventeen fallen conservation officers were remembered, including an officer from Traverse City. Lt. Jeremy Payne, the district law supervisor of the Law Enforcement Division of Michigan’s Department of Natural Resources, said being a conservation officer is dangerous work.
Crawford County Sheriff’s Report
Crawford County Sheriff Ryan A. Swope reports his office handled the following 91 complaints the week of May 6-12. Deputies responded to: Thirty-five calls in the City of Grayling: Five non-criminal calls, 16 traffic stops, three calls for disorderly, two calls for assist to EMS, one call for CSC (criminal sexual conduct), two transports, one call for suspicious situation, one […]
Didymo cells found in section of AuSable in Oscoda County
Anglers and paddlers urged to decontaminate waders, watercraft, gear Didymo cells have been found in algae samples taken from submerged rocks and debris at two boating access sites on the AuSable River north of Luzerne in Oscoda County. Sampling conducted by Michigan Trout Unlimited in late April found several didymo cells at the Parmalee Canoe Launch off North Red Oak […]
A Look At Our Past
23 Years Ago - May 17, 2001 Hanson Hills sponsored their Spring Fun Fest for middle school students last Friday. The day provided many activities, including volleyball for those counting down the last days of the school year. The Michigan Supreme Court has approved the 46th Circuit Trial Court to prohibit weapons in courtrooms and court facilities within the unified […]
The Brook of Houghton Lake hosts food drive
HOUGHTON LAKE -- The Brook of Houghton Lake is hoping to help fight food insecurity. The senior assisted living facility is partnering up with the Roscommon County Food Pantry to hold a food drive. Roscommon County’s executive director, Chris Ashcraft said the drive starts Wednesday, May 15th and goes through June 15th. Donations can be dropped off at The Brook. There will be drop boxes in the reception area.
Nominate Now For the 18th Annual 40Under40!
It’s almost June, so it must be time to nominate an up-and-comer for this year’s Hagerty Traverse City Business News 40Under40 list!. Now in its 18th year, this celebration recognizes individuals in Grand Traverse, Leelanau, Benzie and Kalkaska counties – under the age of 40 – who are movers and shakers, and making an impact on the region’s economy. If you fit this description or know someone who does, complete the nomination form here. Winners are chosen by a panel of local judges, highlighted in the September TCBN, and toasted at an event in the fall.
Grayling Department of Public Safety
The Grayling Department of Public Safety for the weeks of April 9 through May 1, handled the following 72 complaints: nine assists to other agencies, one domestic violence complaint, four stalking/intimidation/threats complaints, one city ordinance violation complaint, six civil complaints, one juvenile complaint, four suspicious situations, three disturbances, seven fire investigations/fire department assists, one alarm, 20 miscellaneous complaints, one motorist […]
Sluggish first half dooms Cheboygan soccer's chances against NMSL leader Ogemaw Heights
WEST BRANCH – The Cheboygan girls soccer team was hoping for a much better result against Ogemaw Heights than the first time the two teams played earlier this season. But the Northern Michigan Soccer League-leading Falcons had other plans in mind, hammering the Chiefs in a 6-0 home victory on Wednesday. The Chiefs...
Mending the spirit of veterans
Story and photos by Krista Tacey-Cater At the back of the Lovells Township Hall, tiny curls of wood begin to form a pile at the end of a long table as United States Navy veteran Jeff Ehrhart works. Ehrhart, under the instruction of fly rod-making instructor Bret Beiter of Frederic, runs a hand planer over a strip of bamboo until […]
Vikings show improvement despite loss to Rams
Emma Kuziel had 24 saves but the Grayling attack could not find the back of the net in a 3-0 varsity girls soccer loss to Harbor Springs May 9. The Rams took a 1-0 lead into halftime and added two goals in the second half to take the Lake Michigan Conference contest. Despite the loss, coach Craig Cobb saw improvement […]
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