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Wayland's Hot 'n Now restaurant has been installed, set to open soon
WAYLAND, Mich. — Fast food and fast installation, that's what Wayland's soon-to-open Hot 'n Now restaurant does best. After months of construction in Alpena, Michigan, the restaurant was completed and then taken apart into three large pieces before being transported and assembled one final time at its permanent location in Wayland on Tuesday.
WNEM
Oscoda Pirates and Mermaids Fest breaks Guinness World Record
OSCODA, Mich. (WNEM) – When 500 merpeople gathered on the sand of an Oscoda beach, not only were they celebrating creativity, community, and clean water, but the group broke a Guinness World Record. The record was broken for the most merpeople gathered on a beach during Oscoda’s first Pirates...
Broadway World
LUNGS Comes to STUDIO Theatre, Montecasino
The Quickening Theatre Company will present LUNGS at STUDIO Theatre, Montecasino. Performances will run 12 - 30 November. Do we? Can we? Should we? A young urban couple consider whether or not to have a child in today’s toxic and insecure environment, beset by global warming and political unrest. What unfolds is a dazzling rollercoaster ride through a shared lifetime. Fiercely funny, disarmingly honest and heartbreakingly poignant, LUNGS is a love story for our generation, for whom uncertainty and chaos is a way of life.
MLive
Where to fish, what you might catch at this serene Up North park with 10 lakes
Bluegill, bass, northern pike, yellow perch and trout can be found in the lakes, river and streams of this state park. Rifle River Recreation Area in northern Lower Michigan is teeming with ways to enjoy the outdoors, including fishing. Five of the park’s 10 lakes have fishing access sites, including...
thecitizenonline.com
From Grayling to Oscoda: ‘Just one more time’
Grayling — Nate Widing recalled the pact with his cousin Al Widing Jr., who recently teamed up for the 120 mile AuSable River Canoe Marathon. “If one of us has a heart attack at Foote Dam don’t stop, just stuff the other in the front of the canoe and paddle across the finish,” said Nate, a Holly native. “We want to cross that finish line just one more time.”
wbch.com
How to get into Riley Green + Dasha's exclusive Atlanta show
Riley Green and Dasha are set to play an intimate show in Atlanta, but not just everybody will be able to go. The show is part of the Autograph Card Exclusives series, which puts big-name artists in small venues. Tickets are available only to Wells Fargo credit cardholders. "I’m always...
The Ann Arbor News
Pirate garb, mermaid glam encouraged at new fantasy festival on Lake Huron beach
OSCODA, MI – Don your best pirate garb or mermaid glam and immerse yourself in the fantasy world of this new festival on the shores of Lake Huron. The first Pirates and Mermaids Festival kicks off Friday and continues Saturday at Oscoda Beach Park, 201 E. River Road in Oscoda. Events are scheduled for 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. on both days. Admission is free.
whatnow.com
Monsieur Mi Bringing Bánh Mì and Cocktails to Lachine
A new Vietnamese-inspired sandwich shop, Monsieur Mi, is set to open in Lachine at 1495 Rue Notre-Dame. The new concept is expected to open in Fall 2025 and will operate as a bánh mì counter during the day, transforming into a snack and cocktail bar in the evening. Monsieur Mi will offer curated vinyl music and a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere, according to the company’s social media. The menu will focus on fresh ingredients, approachable pricing, and friendly service designed to attract both quick lunch customers and evening visitors looking for a casual drink and bite.
piadvance.com
Nautical Festival week comes to Rogers City
Nautical City Festival week brings many visitors to Rogers City for a host of special events. All of favorite events and a few new events are planned for this year’s festival. A volunteer board and an army of community members make the summer festival happen. The biggest events are...
piadvance.com
Peyton Gohl, Moya Newman win titles at pageant
The crowning of two new queens capped off a night of talent at the Rogers Theater last Friday. With only one contestant competing for the Miss Nautical Coast crown, with girls aged 16 to 18 eligible to compete, the Nautical Festival Committee asked contestant Peyton Gohl, who will turn 17 in November, to that effect apply for the title. She responded with a nearly 600-word response that affirmed her desire and commitment to serve.
UpNorthLive.com
Local paddlers come out on top in AuSable River Canoe Marathon
Northern Michigan was well represented at the top of the podium for the AuSable River Canoe Marathon this year. Traverse City's Weston Willoughby and Grayling's Travis Mecklenburg were the first canoe to cross the finish line in Oscoda on Sunday morning with a time of 14 hours, 17 minutes and 7 seconds.
The Ann Arbor News
9 uncommon plants and animals to see along this little trail to a rare northern fen
LUPTON, MI – A short trail at this Up North state park shows off a rare northern fen and has a long list of things to see, including uncommon plants and animals. Along this just 0.8-mile loop at Rifle River State Recreation Area, the scenery is constantly changing. Visitors will see dense forest, creeks, and stands of red and white pines, all eventually giving way to the main attraction: Pintail Pond.
QSR magazine
Quiznos Seeks a Revival with New CEO
Neel Patel remembers the local Quiznos in his hometown—and the many Black Angus Steakhouse sandwiches he devoured as a kid. Now, years later, he’s at the helm of the sandwich chain, tasked with reigniting growth and guiding the brand into its next chapter. “I really need to love...
wcmu.org
Alpena's 51st Brown Trout Festival returns with big catches
Alpena resident Marshal Suszek holds up his 25.2-pound lake trout during the Michigan Brown Trout Festival’s High Stakes Tournament on Sunday, July 20, 2025. It was the second biggest fish of the weekend. The Michigan Brown Trout Tournament returned to Alpena this weekend, bringing in anglers from around the...
wgvunews.org
A new film event spotlights untold stories from the Great Lakes
A new film event spotlights untold stories from the Great Lakes. We begin a two part conversation with filmmaker/Manitou Films' Keith Patterson, presenting Lake Leelanau, Spirit of the Lake, playing the Sweetwater Film Showcase Thursday. Patterson is involved also with the documentary Beer City USA, plus Frontier to Freedom. Shelley...