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Paralympic powerlifter Bobby Body joins Alpena's SkellaFit as bench press coach
ALPENA, Mich. — A decorated Paralympic powerlifter and U.S. Army veteran who lost his leg in Iraq has joined a Northeast Michigan gym as its new Bench Press Coach. SkellaFit Personal Training announced Friday that Bobby Body has joined its staff, bringing with him an international competition résumé and a mission to make strength training accessible to athletes of all abilities. Body enlisted in the U.S. Army after the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. While deployed in Iraq, a roadside bomb struck his Humvee during a mission, resulting in the loss of his leg. He turned to fitness during his recovery, which sparked a career in Para powerlifting that has taken him to the sport's highest levels. At the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, Body represented Team USA and finished fourth in the men's 107-kilogram division. He followed that with a bronze medal at the 2025 World Championships and a gold medal at the 2023 Parapan American Games in Santiago, Chile. SkellaFit owner Cristi Johnson said Body's arrival marks a significant moment for the gym and the broader Alpena community. "Bobby is an absolute force. What he has been able to accomplish at an Olympic level is not just impressive but
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DirecTV Defeated Again At FCC In Duopoly Battle
DirecTV has been on an all-out assault at the FCC to do what it can to stop the transfer of control of broadcast TV stations to companies that would be adding to assets already in a given market. The reason, they bemoan, is the likely increase in retransmission fees they’d have to pay due to fewer owners, giving them more leverage.
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Weekly Fishing Report: June 17
Did you catch a marked or tagged fish? Visit Michigan.gov/TaggedFish to report your catch and help us keep track of fish that have been tagged. These tags provide useful information on the fishery to fisheries managers, and your assistance is instrumental in the success of our marking programs. All anglers...
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Celebrate dad at Treetops Resort
If you’re still looking for the perfect gift for Father’s Dy, one idea is a day on the golf course. From scenic fairways to family-friendly rounds, Treetops Resort in Gaylord is putting the spotlight on experiences and gifts that any golf-loving dad can appreciate. “We’ve got 81 holes...
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Sunrise Side Music Festival brings The Frontmen, live music to Northeast Michigan in August
LINCOLN, Mich. — A new outdoor music festival is coming to Northeast Michigan this summer, featuring a nationally recognized country music act and a full evening of live entertainment. The Sunrise Side Music Festival is scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 8, at Lost Lake Woods Club in Lincoln. Gates open at 4 p.m., with music and festival activities beginning shortly after. The event is open to the public. Country music group The Frontmen will headline the festival, with additional performances by Tyler Reese Tritt and Annie Vander. The Frontmen — made up of members who have collectively earned 30 No. 1 hits and sold more than 30 million records — are expected to perform the country hits fans across the region know well. "With The Frontmen headlining and a strong lineup of talent, this is going to be a special event for music fans across the region," said Nick Failla of Highway 23 Music Productions. "The Frontmen are incredible having earned between them thirty No. 1 hits and over 30 million records sold. They'll be playing the songs country music fans know and love." What to expect at the festival The festival grounds will include a beer tent, food truck, shade
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The Michigan Ice Cream Shop That’s Been A Local Favorite For Over 80 Years
Some places don’t just serve ice cream; they serve happiness with a side of nostalgia and a cherry on top. Marion’s Dairy Bar in East Tawas has been doing exactly that since the 1940s, and if you haven’t been there yet, you’re missing out on one of Michigan’s sweetest traditions.
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Public meetings planned to explore bringing Food Co-Op to Alpena
ALPENA, Mich. - Community Leaders and organizations are working together to explore the idea of a food co-op grocery story in the city of Alpena. The meetings are being hosted by the Alpena Downtown Development Authority, United Way of Northeast Michigan, and community members. The effort is being supported by the Healthy Food Financing Initiative, Michigan Health Endowment Fund, and Food Co-op Initiative. Organizers believe a co-op could, "Expand daily access to fresh, nutritious food and everyday grocery, pantry, and bulk foods, support local farmers and producers, and create a welcoming gathering place in Downtown Alpena." The public is invited to attend upcoming meetings in order to learn what a co-op is, why it matters for Alpena, what progress has been made so far and how to get involved. The first meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, June 24 at PIF Cider on 205 W Chisholm Street. There is a social time set for 5:30 with the presentation starting at 6 pm. The second meeting is planned for Monday, July 13 at Marithyme Cafe on 109 N 2nd Ave. The social time for this meeting starts at 5 pm with the presentation to begin at 5:30. COPYRIGHT 2026 BY WBKB 11.
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This Hidden Michigan Park Lets You Hunt For 450-Million-Year-Old Fossils
You know that feeling when you discover something so cool in your own state that you can’t believe you didn’t know about it sooner?. Rockport State Recreation Area in Alpena is about to become your new favorite excuse for a road trip, and it comes with a bonus: you get to play paleontologist for the day.
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Michigan’s oldest winery to open a tasting room Up North this fall
GAYLORD, MI - St. Julian Winery & Distillery will open a new tasting room in Gaylord this fall, expanding the century-old company’s footprint in Northern Michigan. The facility at 2250 M-32 is currently under construction and expected to open in late summer to early fall, according to the Paw Paw-based winery. The location will mark St. Julian’s seventh tasting room in Michigan.
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Small-Town Charm And Standout Prime Rib Make This Michigan Diner A Winner
Tucked along Salling Avenue in the quiet town of Lewiston, Michigan, The Redwood Grille is the kind of place that surprises you before you even take your first bite. It sits in a small northern Michigan community where the pines outnumber the people, yet the kitchen turns out steaks and seafood that could hold their own almost anywhere.
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This Tiny Michigan Roadside Stop Has Cinnamon Rolls Worth Driving Across The State For
Some places you plan for and some places you find by accident when you see a handwritten sign on the side of the highway and your foot finds the brake before your brain makes the decision. That is exactly how most people end up at this roadside stop in Ossineke...