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MDOT, police increase enforcement amid spike in work zone crashes
CHEBOYGAN — With the early onset of road construction season, the Michigan Department of Transportation has already recorded several crashes in work zones. A common cause for vehicle crashes in construction areas is due to speeding, MDOT officials said. Offenders caught speeding in construction zones face doubled fines and additional points on their driving records.
Balanced effort lifts Inland Lakes girls to second consecutive regional track title
PELLSTON – The home stretch of track and field season has officially arrived, with Pellston hosting a MHSAA Division 4 regional meet on Friday. One area team captured a championship, while multiple athletes claimed first place in their respective events. Overall, it was a beautiful and exciting day for action at Sam McClutchey Field.
Gaylord bank robbery suspect arraigned on charges
GAYLORD — A 54-year-old Northern Michigan man faces charges in connection with the robbery of a bank in Gaylord on Tuesday morning. Bobby Joe Zollman allegedly went into the Huntington Bank branch on East Main Street and presented a teller with a note demanding cash and claiming he had a firearm, according to Gaylord Police Chief Frank Claeys.
Boyne City anticipates thousands of visitors for annual mushroom festival
CHARLEVOIX COUNTY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- Excitement is filling the air as Boyne City kicks off its 64th annual Morel Mushroom Festival. Thursday afternoon, festival committee members were out at Veteran's Memorial Park setting up tents and carnival rides to get ready for the four-day event. Also in Boyne City: American...
Walstom Family Gift to MSU Supports Women’s Health Research, Medical Care
To close the gap between women’s health research and other scientific disciplines, Ward and Mari Walstrom of Harbor Springs have made a $1 million gift to bolster education and research in the MSU College of Human Medicine’s Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Biology. The Walstrom Family Endowed...
Commentary: Keeping Szymoniak in charge of Onaway football would have been right move
A few months ago, during basketball season, I was present inside Onaway's gymnasium. While there, I ran into a fellow sports journalist, the Presque Isle Advance’s Pete Jakey. We shared the normal chats about football, baseball, a little sports gambling, and the teams we were covering. Then he made a comment about...
What to Do This Memorial Day Weekend, from Parades to BBQs to Concerts
Memorial Day Weekend, a time to honor and remember those who have served and fallen in the United States Armed Forces, has also become the unofficial start of summer Up North. Whether you’re a local or just visiting for the weekend, Northern Express rounded up some fun options to start Michigan’s favorite season.
Column: Softball is the next womens sport to take off, and teams like Gaylord will be why
When I make my way to Traverse City, I usually make the most of it. Not much on the high school sports schedule forces me outside of Otsego County, but every once in a while, I like to make the trip to Northern Michigan's "big city" and visit Traverse City when I get an opportunity.
Hastings: Equipped for every good work
“All scripture is inspired of God, and is useful for teaching—for reprimanding, correcting, and training in justice—so that the people of God may be fully competent and equipped for every good work.” — 2 Timothy 3:16-17 The Inclusive Bible. To see violence in the news, and...
Michigan’s massive SkyBridge will be a knitted art installation this summer
BOYNE FALLS, Mich. – The world’s longest timber towered suspension bridge is going to get a whole lot more colorful this summer, thanks to some very talented knitters and crocheters. The Michigan SkyBridge, located between two peaks at Boyne Mountain in Boyne Falls, is celebrating National Yarn Bombing...
Restoration efforts for Cheboygan Crib Lighthouse kicks off May 26
CHEBOYGAN — The Cheboygan Crib Lighthouse provides an iconic image for local residents, serving as the inspiration for city stationery, appearing on signs throughout the city and even popping up in the Daily Tribune’s masthead. Founded in 1884, the lighthouse originally sat on a wooden crib about a...
High-scoring offense continues to carry Petoskey lacrosse in regionals
PETOSKEY — You’re not going to win many games on the lacrosse field if you can’t find the back of the net. If there’s one thing the Petoskey lacrosse team has proved capable of, it’s just that. Well, actually, both this season. The Northmen know how to score and score a lot, which has led to their 14-2 record.
Straits Area Community Foundation awards $3,000 in youth grants
CHEBOYGAN — The Straits Area Community Foundation (SACF) recently approved four grants totaling $3,058 during its spring round of Youth Advisory Council (YAC) grants. The Straits Area YAC awards grant funding to support projects and programs directly benefiting youth and projects important to youth. ...
District preview: Gaylord soccer hopes to get past familiar foes in MHSAA D2 districts
GAYLORD — No season moves quite as fast as spring in Northern Michigan. One day, Otsego County teams are celebrating their first practices and games outside. Seemingly the next day, we're already gearing up for graduation, the sports postseason and summer vacation. District soccer begins on Thursday, May 23,...
MDOT and Michigan State Police team up to promote construction worker safety
“This is their office,” says Sgt. Ashley Miller with the Michigan State Police. “So every day they have to come in and they’re just hoping to make it home safe that day.” Construction season is here and with that comes the workers who depend on your good driving habits to make it home safely. The Michigan Department of Transportation and Michigan State Police teamed up today to raise awareness for highway work zone safety. They were posted on an overpass over I75 in Cheboygan County May 14th to make sure drivers followed the speed limit posted. “We just want to educate the public that if you’re stopped for speed and cited in a construction zone, the fines are doubled,” Says Sgt. Miller. “And they also add additional points on your driving record. It’s very important not only for the motorists in the vehicle, but the workers. And that’s why it’s strictly enforced, is because we do not want anyone injured when they’re trying to fix the roads for Michigan”
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