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Four years on varsity, Couture the perfect spark plug for Cheboygan softball team
CHEBOYGAN – It’s was a tight clash in the third inning of Cheboygan softball’s first game against Traverse City West on a chilly Monday in April. Deadlocked at 1-1 with two outs, the Chiefs were looking to take control against the Titans, a strong Class A opponent. Up steps senior Marley Couture, a four-year player in the program hungry to provide the Chiefs with a clutch hit, something she’s been known for during her career. ...
League of Women Voters forum educates public on expanded voting options, accessibility
CHEBOYGAN — Michigan’s expanded voting rights were the subject of an informational forum held by the League of Women Voters Northern Lower Michigan on Thursday, May 9, at the Cheboygan Area Public Library. In 2022, Michigan voters passed ballot Proposal 2, known as the “Promote the Vote” petition,...
Inland Lakes baseball, softball return to action, sweep Mancelona in Ski Valley contests
INDIAN RIVER – The Inland Lakes baseball team doesn't lose too often. But sometimes, a defeat might be a blessing in disguise. One week after dropping their first Ski Valley game in three seasons, the Bulldogs responded accordingly by cruising to a conference sweep over Mancelona with 3-0 and 18-3 victories on...
Cheboygan students release classroom sturgeon into Black River
CHEBOYGAN — Students from Cheboygan Intermediate School climbed aboard a bus Friday morning and headed to Tower, where they saw their latest classroom fish get released at the Kleber Dam. Cheboygan STEAM teacher Ann Douglas has raised a sturgeon in her classroom every year since 2013. This year's fish grew to 17 inches before being released into the Black River on May 3. ...
More softball greatness, new track personal bests highlight Gaylord-area top performers
GAYLORD — The weather is heating up, the games are starting to mean more and the top athletes from around the Gaylord area are starting put up some of their most impressive performances. It must be May. We are now just a few short weeks away from the beginning of the end of the...
Baseball Game Preview: Onaway on Home-Turf
The Onaway Cardinals will be playing at home against the Newberry Indians at 4:15 p.m. on Wednesday. Onaway will be strutting in after a victory while Newberry will be coming in after a loss. Onaway is headed into the matchup fresh off scoring the most runs they have all season....
Habitat for Humanity Northeast Michigan to Build Fifty Affordable Houses in Hillman Village
In Hillman Village, some working-class families have a bright future as major housing developer, Habitat for Humanity, projects fifty new homes built in the next five years. “Currently, we have a major project, a five-year strategic plan. We have Habitat for Humanity, Northeast Michigan joined with the village of Hillman to develop nineteen and a half acres into affordable housing. We’re talking as much as 50 to 60 homes over the next five years,” Executive Director for Habitat for Humanity Northeast Michigan, Ted Fines Said.
Despite setbacks, Onaway baseball standout Cole Selke making most of senior season
PELLSTON – Cole Selke looked like himself on the mound Friday afternoon. Cool, calm and confident, the Onaway senior pitcher delivered an outstanding performance, controlling Pellston’s lineup with three strikeouts, two hits allowed and one walk in four innings of work. It was one of those top-caliber displays by a player who’s impressed throughout his career at Onaway. ...
Lakeside Dance Company Is Taking On Disney Classics In Upcoming Dance Recital At Rogers City Theater
Tomorrow, May 10th at 7pm, Lakeside Dance Company will be having a dance recital in the Rogers city theater. “Tomorrow evening, Lakeside Dance Company is hosting our dance recital. The theme is night at the movies. And, all the songs that our dancers will be dancing to are fun movie songs, mostly Disney And it should be a great time. It’s entrance by donation only and we’re really looking forward to seeing our dancers shine on stage” said Abbey Tulgestke, Founder and Co-owner of Lakeside Dance Company.
Midwest region gas prices fell from last week: See how much here
Regional gas prices fell for the second consecutive week and reached an average of $3.40 per gallon of regular fuel on Monday, down from last week's price of $3.45 per gallon, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The average fuel price in the Midwest region has fallen about 6 cents since last month. According to the EIA, gas prices across the region in the last year have been as low as $2.77 on Jan. 8, 2024,...
Reviewing the news: Pickles and lumberjacks
May 7, 1924: Busy at Tribune’s new home The Tribune is pleased indeed to announce that under favorable conditions it will be publishing the Tribune from its new home in the Ottawa block with its own new up to date equipment within 10 days, possibly a week. ...
Voters approve Char-Em ISD special education millage
NORTHERN MICHIGAN — Voters approved the Charlevoix-Emmet Intermediate School District's special education millage for another four years of funding during Tuesday's election. Voters in Charlevoix, Emmet, and parts of Antrim and Cheboygan counties were asked to approve a 1.4606 millage request for special education funding throughout the ISD. Unofficial results show 7,019 yes...
Cheboygan softball, baseball sweep Brimley; Mackinaw City teams roll at Posen
CHEBOYGAN – Once more, the Cheboygan softball team wasn’t messing around in a conference doubleheader. The Chiefs were laser focused from the start of Thursday’s Straits Area Conference matchups, hammering Brimley twice with 18-0 and 18-1 victories at home. With the wins, the Chiefs (19-9, 8-0 SAC) can clinch an unbeaten conference title-winning campaign if they sweep Newberry in their SAC finale next week. ...
Pitching looks sharp for Onaway baseball in doubleheader sweep at Pellston
PELLSTON – The Onaway Cardinals look like a team that could do some damage once June arrives. Paced again by lights out pitching and enough hitting, the Cardinals had no problem in disposing of the Pellston Hornets with 11-0 and 14-0 victories in a Ski Valley Conference doubleheader on Friday. Just a day after...
'I think it just adds confidence': Bent's return a gigantic boost for Cheboygan soccer
CHEBOYGAN – In the opening half of Wednesday’s girls soccer clash with Oscoda, Taylor Bent delivered a 30-yard blast that surely looked like a goal. Unfortunately for the Cheboygan senior star midfielder, the powerful shot was only denied by the crossbar. But while the attempt was inches short, Bent’s impact during Cheboygan’s 6-0 victory was immense, especially for someone who wasn’t sure if she would be able to return to action following a knee injury suffered three...
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