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Cheboygan, Inland Lakes aiming for postseason softball titles; Onaway in stacked district
CHEBOYGAN – Softball districts is one of the most exciting times of the high school sports year. That will be the case again soon, as Cheboygan, Inland Lakes, Mackinaw City, Onaway and Pellston are aiming to capture titles in their respective divisions. With districts starting this week, here’s a look at the...
Ceremony remembers those who made the ultimate sacrifice for country
GAYLORD — Despite cloudy skies and a persistent rain, Ron LeBourdais of the Ralph Holewinski VFW Post 1518 welcomed everyone to the Memorial Day ceremony in Gaylord by reminding them of the difference between Veterans Day and Memorial Day. Veterans Day, which occurs in November, is designed to honor...
Cheboygan softball rolls on senior night; Onaway baseball wraps up solid Ski Valley season
CHEBOYGAN – There were tears shed on Thursday night – and for good reason. Growing up together, Cheboygan softball’s current senior class has won on a ton on the field. So, it was only fitting they captured a couple more victories in their final regular season games at home. Keyed by the usual...
Michigan town adjusts to life with ‘ghost newsroom,’ as local papers wither
Cheboygan’s newspaper no longer has a journalist to cover news in the Up North community. Residents now turn to Facebook posts to keep up with local happenings. Lack of journalists in Cheboygan and other Michigan communities make it difficult to know what government is doing. CHEBOYGAN --- They painted...
AAA Tow to Go offers locals safe ride home over holiday weekend
AAA is activating its popular Tow to Go service to provide would-be impaired drivers a safe ride home over the Memorial Day holiday weekend. When someone calls Tow to Go, a tow truck is dispatched to transport the vehicle and its owner to a safe location within a 10-mile radius.
Safety Day in Indian River aims to prevent accidents during summer activities
INDIAN RIVER — A community outreach group affiliated with the Michigan State Police has partnered with businesses and community organizations to present a Safety Day next week. The State Trooper Outreach Partnership (STOP) Gaylord chapter of the Michigan State Police (MSP) and the Cheboygan County Child Advocacy Council along...
Indian River high schooler dies following after-prom party
WATERTOWN, N.Y. (WWTI) – New York State Police are investigating the death of an Indian River student. On Sunday, May 19 around 3:16 a.m., authorities in Watertown responded to a private residence in the village of Evans Mills for an unconscious male lying in the driveway. State Police identified the victim as 16-year-old Jordan Drake […]
Grayling rebounds from LMC loss with Onaway split
Coming off a pair of Lake Michigan Conference baseball losses to Charlevoix a day earlier, Grayling split with Onaway May 14. Hosting Charlevoix, the Vikings were shut out in the opener, losing 9-0. They dropped the second game, 13-3. Jake Huspen had the Vikings’ lone hit in the first game, hitting a double. Austin Schwartz took the pitching loss, going […]
Who were the top performers in Gaylord-area sports this past week?
GAYLORD — Another week, another long list of noteworthy performances from Otsego County athletes. Catch up with the top performers from last week from Gaylord, Gaylord St. Mary and Johannesburg-Lewiston sports: SOFTBALL ...
Board of Health declines to appeal COVID-19 ruling, Murphy vows to continue legal battle
CHARLEVOIX — In a unanimous decision, the Health Department of Northwest Michigan's Board of Health opted not to appeal Otsego County Judge Colin Hunter's recent ruling that questioned the constitutionality of certain state statutes used to enforce COVID-19 restrictions during the pandemic. Judge Hunter's ruling stemmed from a lawsuit...
Inland Lakes celebrates top students ahead of graduation
INDIAN RIVER — As graduation approaches and Inland Lakes prepares to see their students walk across the stage on May 23, the school is celebrating its top graduates. The school has two co-valedictorians and one salutatorian. ...
Reviewing the news: New captain in town
May 26, 1924: The Tribune is in its new home Although the complete machinery for publishing the Tribune has not yet arrived due to slow transportation conditions, the Tribune today moved into its new home in the Ottawa Hotel Block and will shortly be publishing under far better conditions than ever. The offices located...
'The three-peat really tops it off': Inland Lakes baseball seniors leaving championship legacy
INDIAN RIVER – When Connor Wallace makes his way to the pitcher’s mound, it’s usually to get ready to shut down an opponent he faces. But Wednesday night was somewhat different for the Inland Lakes senior star pitcher, who was told by coach Josh Vieau to lead his teammates over to the mound with a Ski Valley championship trophy in hand. It was another exciting moment for Wallace, Vieau and the rest of the Bulldogs, who sealed their third straight conference crown by sweeping Gaylord St. Mary with 6-1 and 6-2 victories at Cooperation Park.
Debate over property tax millage reduction for OCCOA continues
GAYLORD — Earlier this month, the Otsego County Board of Commissioners signed off on a measure that will have the voters decide on whether to renew a property tax millage to fund the Otsego County Commission on Aging for the next five years. The county board approved the ballot...
Memorial Day roundup: Find parades and ceremonies in Northern Michigan
NORTHERN MICHIGAN — On Monday, May 27, people will gather in graveyards, at memorials and in downtown processionals to honor veterans who were killed while serving in the United States Armed Forces. Memorial Day will be observed in several solemn ceremonies across Northern Michigan:. Emmet County. Petoskey: The Carl...
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