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2 Northern Michigan drivers seriously injured in head-on crash
A head-on collision Wednesday, May 1 seriously injured two drivers in Otsego County. Michigan State Police responded around 7:35 p.m. to N. Otsego Lake Drive where two vehicles had crashed into each other, according to a post on X. A Gaylord woman, 40, and a Frederic man, 38, were both...
Finance panel to again review August ballot proposal on tax to fund senior commission
GAYLORD — The Otsego County Board of Commissioners Finance Committee will again consider a resolution to place the renewal of the one mill property tax to fund the county commission on aging on the August ballot at a special meeting on May 6. Previously, the finance committee had unanimously...
Reviewing the news: Main Street on fire
Two Main Street business blocks were completely destroyed and three others were more or less ravaged by a spectacular fire that broke out at 1:30 this morning and before its hungry tongues were quenched did approximately $50,000 damage. The properties that were completely destroyed were:. The Cheboygan Daily Tribune plant,...
Grill on the Hill: Up North event brings heat with BBQ competition
GAYLORD, MI - Ready for a little sweet heat with a side of smoky goodness? Fires are about to be lit for the sixth annual Grill on the Hill BBQ competition being hosted by Treetops Resort near Gaylord. The event on Saturday, May 4 will feature grilling teams from across...
Tourism bureau produces video to highlight hospitality careers
GAYLORD, Mich. (WPBN/WGTU) -- The Gaylord Area Convention & Tourism Bureau has launched a campaign to make sure it has the staff to support its tourism industry. The video showcases local success stories in the industry with the intention of encouraging people to pursue careers in hospitality fields. The campaign...
Annual fundraiser provides 'fast philanthropy' for local nonprofit organizations
GAYLORD — Amanda Sosa of the Otsego Community Foundation calls the organization's annual 100+ Women Who Care event "fast philanthropy." Sosa, the director of donor services for the foundation (OCF), said this year's version of 100+ Women Who Care will take place at 6 p.m. on May 14 at the Otsego Resort in the Special Events Center. The doors will open at 5 p.m. to allow attendees to meet all the local nonprofit organizations and learn about the work they are doing in Otsego County.
AuSable Valley Animal Shelter offers dog ‘check out’ program
By Cheryl Holladay Dogs at the AuSable Valley Animal Shelter, Grayling, can take a mini-vacation from kennel life through the shelter’s “Day Trips” program. A dog can be “checked out” for the day for a trip to the park or get some ice cream, said Adoptions Counselor Katie Snider. “They’re doing us and the dogs a favor,” Snider said, of […]
Vanderbilt school launches adult education program for diploma, GED
VANDERBILT, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- Vanderbilt Area School will soon be welcoming a new adult education program. Starting in September the school will begin offering after-school adult education courses. Superintendent David Harwood says the program will be beneficial to those in the community who would like to complete a high school...
Daily Devotional: Another answered prayer
"First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for everyone, for kings and all who are in high positions, so that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and dignity." — 1 Timothy 2:1-2 NRSVUE. I saw her in...
Inland Lakes student newscast takes home awards, grant money
INDIAN RIVER — A news source in Indian River may be getting an upgrade after receiving a grant from the Awakon Federal Credit Union. Each week, a group of students from Inland Lakes High School work together to film and edit a newscast that is put onto YouTube. Students...
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