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How sophomore Nora Bethuy is helping a veteran-led defending state champion
CADILLAC ― Injuries can derail even the most talented teams. While that seems obvious, there are teams overloaded with talent that, if the injury bug reared its head, could survive without one or two key players. Gaylord softball, the defending Division 2 state champions and the top-ranked softball team in Michigan regardless of division,...
Indian River School District announces change to school calendar
SELBYVILLE, Del. – The Indian River School District has announced a change to its last day of school for the 2023-2024 school year. The last day of school for students in grades pre-k through 11th will now be Wednesday, June 5th. The last day for teachers will be Friday, June 7th, and the last day for paraprofessionals will be Wednesday, June 5th.
Gaylord High School to receive upgrades thanks to grants from local foundation
OTSEGO COUNTY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- Gaylord High School is getting money to help update the school and its programs. The high school received two educational grants from the Meemic Foundation. One grant was for $1,500 and will go towards replacing the 30-year-old auditorium lights. The second grant was for $500...
Plan to add parking for veterans park gains county board approval
CHEBOYGAN — A plan to add parking for the disabled to the Cheboygan County Veterans Memorial Park gained the approval of the county board of commissioners Tuesday. Commissioner Ron Williams of District 4 praised his colleagues for supporting the project. "I have been hearing for a long time that we have needed parking there,...
Why Gaylord softball is the favorite to win another Division 2 state championship
CADILLAC ― It has been a long time since the Gaylord softball team played on its home field. Since winning the team's third-consecutive district title on their home field back in June of 2023, the team has played 19 consecutive games away from home; a stretch of 10 months that has included the team's second regional title in three years, the program's first-ever state championship and, to start this season, nearly a month of games against some...
Up North 'Grill on the Hill' barbecue event, now in 6th year, continues to grow
Slabs of ribs and big hunks of beef brisket and pork will be front and center for barbecue enthusiasts and taste tasters for the annual "Grill on the Hill" barbecue competition. Those hunks of meat and slabs of ribs will be prepared with seasonings, rubs, and marinade before hitting the grates set...
Making Third-Gens Great Again: Kenny Dangler’s Record Setting Camaro
In a small town in northern Michigan, there is a man making waves in drag racing, and more specifically, he’s got the LS community’s attention. You may know him from Instagram and YouTube, Kenny Dangler’s passion for fast cars runs deep. When he’s not trying to set records on the track, he spends his time building high-performance cars and trucks for customers at his shop, Northern Performance Cars in Gaylord, Michigan.
Up North ‘nature megaphone’ amplifies sweet sounds of the forest
INDIAN RIVER, MICH. -- Ever wish you could turn up the volume on Mother Nature’s most mesmerizing sounds?. That’s the aim of a hidden Northern Michigan “nature megaphone,” which amplifies birdsong, flowing water and other audible treats in the pristine Pigeon River region. The 14-foot-long wooden...
Supplies sent to humane society after dozens of animals rescued
EMMET COUNTY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- An Emmet County animal shelter is dealing with more than 50 pets that were rescued from a suspected hoarding situation. Shelter staff asked the community for help and the community answered. Prior story: Animal abuse charges sought after 49 cats, 2 dogs rescued from home.
$100,000 check puts Save Cornwall group closer to saving dam
CHEBOYGAN COUNTY — The campaign to save the Cornwall Dam in Cheboygan County is getting closer to its goal. On Tuesday, the group “Save Cornwall” received a check worth $100,000 from Awakon Federal Credit Union. The founder of the group Curtis Goldsborough says this means they have 75% of the close to $1.5 million needed to repair the dam, which was set to be removed. Goldsborough says he’s amazed at what the group has been able to accomplish, going from just raising awareness to taking action and raising funds.
Northern Michigan faces rising Lyme disease threat
CHARLEVOIX — With the early arrival of warm weather, residents should take heed of the rising rate of ticks in Northern Michigan that can transmit Lyme disease. The bacterial infection is becoming more prevalent in the region, with an increase in reports associated with its parasitic carrier, the black-legged tick, according to the Health Department of Northwest Michigan's Medical Director Dr. Joshua Meyerson.
Fox's Pizza Den offers new eats in Petoskey
PETOSKEY — A trip down U.S. 31 will bring you right to the latest addition of new businesses coming to Petoskey: Fox’s Pizza Den. The new location, which opened in March, is off to a good start, said Jim Fox Jr., who is running the Petoskey location. A...
Regional school district wants public input on vocational training programs
If you live in Cheboygan, Otsego or Presque Isle counties you may have received a postcard in the mail requesting your participation in a survey on jobs, schools and vocational training. The survey is from the Cheboygan Otsego Presque Isle Educational Service District or COP ESD. The district, in partnership...
Commission on aging to collaborate with cancer support organization
GAYLORD — The Otsego County Commission on Aging (OCCOA) is partnering with the Cancer and Friends Support Group. Effective with the April 30 meeting, the group will be meeting on the last Tuesday of the month, from 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., in the OCCOA's boardroom at 1165 Elkview Ave. in Gaylord.
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