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Ferry service cuts approved for Northern Michigan island amid protests
SAULT STE. MARIE, MI – Ferry service to a Northern Michigan island will be reduced later this month, 9&10 News reports. It’s a decision that the few dozen permanent residents and the few hundred who come during the summer are worried will choke off Neebish Island’s lifeblood. They picketed out side the Eastern Upper Peninsula Transportation Authority (EUPTA) building before they voted on cutting services, the report said.
Northern Michigan veteran surprised with a hero’s send-off for honor flight
HOUGHTON LAKE -- A Northern Michigan veteran is receiving special recognition for his service, chosen for an honor flight to Washington DC. Honor flights bring veterans to the nation’s capital to tour memorials dedicated to honoring their sacrifices. The marine from Harrison now lives at the Brook of Houghton Lake assisted living facility, with his wife, Kay. He was surprised with a hero’s send off earlier Monday afternoon. 86-year-old Jerry Brandt said he was delighted when he got word he was chosen for the May 7th honor flight.
Viking offense goes on 44-0 run, adds three non-conference wins
Grayling scored 44 runs without giving up a single score in three non-conference varsity softball wins in recent action. The Vikings beat Oscoda, 16-0 and 18-0, and topped Warren Mott, 10-0. Grayling, however, could not get past visiting Traverse City St. Francis Monday, dropping a pair of Lake Michigan Conference contests, 14-5 and 9-3. Against Oscoda, Jessica Campbell took the […]
A Look At Our Past
23 Years Ago - May 10, 2001 Nearly 100 people came on a day threatening rain to the ceremonial groundbreaking of the new Devereaux Memorial Crawford County Library. (Below) The crowd included Ginger Casey’s fifth grade class from Grayling Elementary School who sang “What a Wonderful World,” then released dozens of balloons in celebration. Grayling Avon Representative Nancy Goodyear presented […]
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