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Two separate memorial services are taking place today to mark 51 years since the sinking of the SS Edmund Fitzgerald, which went down in Lake Superior during a severe storm on Nov. 10, 1975, claiming the lives of all 29 crew members.
Gaylord native and U.S. aerial skier Winter Vinecki announced she is skipping the 2026/27 season to prioritize her health and recover from ongoing injuries. The 27-year-old athlete did not receive medical clearance in time to safely train for the upcoming World Cup schedule after undergoing a neck operation earlier this year. Vinecki shared the update on social media, explaining that stepping away from competition is a vital step for her long-term future in aerial skiing. The pause comes after navigating multiple physical challenges in recent years while competing at the highest international level. Vinecki chose her team after more than a decade with the national program. “After 11 years on the U.S. Ski Team, I have had to make the incredibly difficult decision with my team not to compete this winter,” Vinecki said. Despite enduring physical setbacks over the last three years, Vinecki has remained a top performer in her sport. She is a five-time individual World Cup champion who placed second in the overall Aerials World Cup standings for the 2023/24 season. In January 2026, she secured a victory in Lac-Beauport, Canada and later placed sixth at the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games. While she will miss the
NORTHEAST MICHIGAN — Deer camps are coming to life, hunting gear is being checked and generations of hunters are preparing for one of Northern Michigan’s longest-running traditions. Michigan’s regular firearm deer season opens Sunday, Nov. 15, and continues through Nov. 30. Hunters across Roscommon, Crawford, Ogemaw, Oscoda, Iosco...
GRAND TRAVERSE COUNTY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- If you're looking to run a 5K while also enjoying some beer, this weekend's race is for you. The Great Beerd Run 5K returns to Grand Traverse Resort and Spa after a few years' hiatus. The race starts at 10 a.m. this Saturday. The...
Antrim County has opened the bidding process for construction of a new Public Safety Center in Bellaire, with proposals due in early December.
GAYLORD — The 11-player football season may be over for Gaylord area teams , but the honors are just starting to role in for the area players. Recently, the Big North Conference released the 2026 all-conference selections, headlined by 14 total Gaylord Blue Devils among the offense, defense and special teams honorees. The Blue Devils had three offensive players, eight defensive players and three special teamers among the 85 selections, including three first team selections in senior Wyatt Metzger, sophomore Colton Price and sophomore Carter Byram. Metzger was a first-team offensive line selection after another successful season anchoring the Blue Devils' starting five up front. He has five offers to play college football next season, all at the NCAA Division III level. VOTE Vote for the Gaylord Herald Times Athlete of the Week, Nov. 9 8-man football St. Mary football wins regional championship over Lake Linden-Hubbell He was joined on the offensive side of the list by second-team wide receiver Pierce Barraw and honorable mention athlete Calvin Cosby. Barraw, a junior, accounted for 112 yards of total offense and six touchdowns in his first season as a starter. Cosby, also a junior, started most of the season at quarterback, accounting
Nine days, 29 stops: Traverse City Beer Week 2026 is here, so think of this as your cheat sheet. Traverse City Beer Week returns November 6–14, bringing a different beer theme to each day, along with brewery specials, free pint glasses and a few fun events. Consider this your handy little field guide to drinking your way around the region, one pint at a time.
Traverse Connect held its Annual Economic Summit Monday at the Grand Traverse Resort
