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2 Michigan men charged with illegal hunting, animal cruelty
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources started an investigation in 2022 after receiving a tip on the agency’s poaching hotline. Conservation officers were able to determine that a group of men had committed multiple crimes, including illegally killing at least six deer.
DNR officer bound over to trial in campground shooting: AG
A Michigan Department of Natural Resources conservation officer will stand trial after allegedly firing shots and hitting one person at a campground near Evart while off duty, the attorney general’s office announced Tuesday.
Bush to become MSP 7th district assistant commander
GAYLORD — The Michigan State Police have announced the promotion of Inspector Mike Bush to assistant district commander of the state police seventh district. As the assistant commander, Bush will assist the district commander in the coordination and provision of state police activities and services within the district. He will also evaluate the activities of each work site within the district and coordinate with work-site commanders to maximize crime prevention, traffic safety and community outreach efforts.
Blarney Castle to take over Derrer Oil after nearly 50 years in business
ANTRIM COUNTY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- After 48 years in the industry, Derrer Oil and Propane in Mancelona is selling its business to Blarney Castle. Doug Derrer said they were not looking to sell but Blarney Castle approached them with an offer they could not refuse. Despite selling the business, the...
Gaylord High School launches new drone certification program for students
OTSEGO COUNTY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- (WPBN/WGTU) -- Gaylord High School is soaring to new heights with its drone certification program. Students were on the football field Monday morning to demonstrate their flying skills. This is the first year for the program and at the end of May, eligible students are...
Groups to promote bike trail in Pigeon River Country forest
GAYLORD — A new partnership between the Top of Michigan Trails Council and the Friends of the High Country Pathway aims to increase awareness of the High Country Pathway, an 82-mile trail system that cuts through the heart of the Pigeon River Country in Montmorency and Otsego counties. The...
Berkshire sweeps distance events at BNC Finals; top performers from weekend of May 10
GAYLORD — It may be hard to believe it, but the spring sports season is already nearing its conclusion. In the next couple of weeks, girls soccer and track and field will officially bring us into the 2024 spring postseason, signaling the beginning of the end of the 2023-24 school year. Still, with big matchups, meets and postseason reveals still all ahead of area athletes, those around the Gaylord area continue to put up impressive performances week...
In a league of their own; Gaylord softball outscores top-ranked opponents 22-0
GAYLORD — Sometimes, a team can be 'too' good to properly evaluate. When you watch some of the best of the best teams play their regular season conference schedule, when a team is really good, like state-title contending good, they will look like they are on another level than the teams they face on a regular basis. As is the case with Gaylord softball. ...
Mancelona man arrested after allegedly threatening girlfriend, firing gun
ANTRIM COUNTY, Mich., (WPBn/WGTU) -- A Mancelona man has been arrested after he allegedly threatened his girlfriend with a gun, broke items in the house and then fired into the wall, then again at her car, according to the Antrim County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies said Sunday evening they got...
Crawford County Sheriff Office’s Report
Crawford County Sheriff Ryan A. Swope reports his office handled the following 134 complaints the week of April 29 to May 5. Deputies responded to: Thirty-two calls in the City of Grayling: Two calls for disorderly conduct, one call for an assault, three general non-criminal calls, two calls for B&E (breaking and entering), three calls for incident followups, three calls […]
Gaylord city budget to reflect addition of Elkview Park
GAYLORD — The Gaylord City Council began work on the 2024-25 budget with a scheduled working session this week. City manager Kim Awrey expects council to conduct a public hearing on next year's spending plan at the panel's first meeting in June. ...
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...
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