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Harris condemns ‘heinous, horrible and cowardly’ Trump assassination attempt
Vice President Harris condemned the recent assassination attempt against former President Trump at a campaign event Wednesday. “I will say a few words about the attempt on the life of former President Trump over the weekend,” Harris said at the event in Michigan. “As we all know, it was a heinous, horrible and cowardly act.…
Traverse City Police set to auction off recovered and unclaimed items
GRAND TRAVERSE COUNTY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- Traverse City Police are hosting their annual auction for recovered and unclaimed items. They have a collection of bicycles and other items that were lost or stolen and never claimed. Traverse City Police have over 40 bikes, one kayak and other miscellaneous items up...
Traverse City man arrested after road rage incident against ex-girlfriend
GRAND TRAVERSE COUNTY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- A Traverse City man has been charged with assault for allegedly driving into his ex-girlfriend's vehicle on Monday, according to Michigan State Police. Rafael Rocha, 24, was arraigned Thursday in the 86th District Court on the following charges:. Four counts of assault with a...
Blue Angels Test Mobile Arresting Gear
JULY 18, 2024 — The U.S. Navy Blue Angels conducted their inaugural test and certification of the Mobile Aircraft Arresting System (MAAS) at Camp Grayling Army Airfield on June 26, 2024 in preparation for their performance at the National Cherry Festival Air Show in Traverse City, which took place on June 29-30, 2024. The MAAS was specifically brought to Camp Grayling to support the Blue Angels for this event.
NOAA Recommends Nearly $220 Million in Funding for Transformational Habitat Restoration and Coastal Resilience Projects
NOAA is recommending nearly $220 million in funding for 32 transformational habitat restoration and coastal resilience projects this year, as well as an additional $66 million in funding in future years. The projects are funded under the Biden-Harris Administration’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and Inflation Reduction Act. This is a historic investment in strengthening the climate resilience of our nation’s coastal ecosystems and communities.
Underwater ‘Stonehenge’ in Lake Michigan Predates the UK Monument by Nearly 5,000 Years
Stonehenge, the iconic prehistoric monument in England, continues to baffle experts worldwide. Despite numerous studies, the exact purpose and construction techniques remain subjects of debate. This ancient site, with its massive stones arranged in a circular pattern, stands as a testament to the ingenuity of our ancestors and the mysteries they left behind. However, a new mystery, much like that of Stonehenge, has been uncovered across the pond.
Check out the Gaylord Herald Times Coach of the Year winners for 2023-24
GAYLORD ― It will likely be a while before a year in Otsego County sports lives up to what went down during the 2023-24 seasons. An undefeated football team in the fall, state championships throughout the winter and spring and a record number of college-bound athletes highlighted what was a statement final year of sports for the Class of 2024, leaving an impact on Gaylord, St. Mary and Johannesburg-Lewiston High School for years to come. ...
Commissioner candidates address county issues, jail needs
GAYLORD — All of the candidates for Otsego County commissioner in the Aug. 6 primary are Republicans. Voters in districts 2, 5, 6, 7 and 9 will select one of them to become the GOP nominee in the November election. Since there are no Democratic Party candidates and unless...
Michigan’s First Black Light Theater, Elk Rapids
Michigan’s first black light theater was the second theater in the town of Elk Rapids. The State Theater opened on September 20, 1940, not far from where the original Community Theater was located. Built by Ed Loomis and his wife, they began by showing the top films of the...
ER Lions honor local students
The Elk Rapids Lions Club recently honored three local students as its 2024 Scholarship winners with a special dinner for the honorees and their families. Shown at the event are (from left) Lions Club representative Dave Lein, with winners Paige Fosdick, Camden Moore and Alyssa Colvin. Paige is a 2024 graduate of Elk Rapids High School, while Camden and Alyssa are 2024 graduates of Kalkaska High School. To find out more about the annual scholarships or club, please contact Dave Lein at 231-620-5707 or Shirley Hill via shirley@yahoo.com.
Interlochen man dead after being ejected from vehicle
GRAND TRAVERSE COUNTY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- A 25-year-old Interlochen man died in a crash Wednesday after he struck multiple trees and was ejected from his vehicle. The Grand Traverse County Sheriff's Office said the crash of occurred in "the area of Supply Rd and Grand Kal Rd." Prior story: 'Serious...
Construction work ongoing for Little Trout Solar Project near Rogers City
PRESQUE ISLE COUNTY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- Eight-hundred acres of land near Rogers City is bustling with work as DTE begins installing thousands of solar panels. At the Little Trout Solar Project in Presque Isle County, 300 DTE workers have been here since groundbreaking in April. And they've already installed some...
East Jordan pitcher heading to Michigan State following senior year
CHARLEVOIX COUNTY -- Korbyn Russell is one of the top pitchers in high school baseball here in northern Michigan and now he'll get the chance to prove himself in the Big Ten. The East Jordan senior announced on his social media this week that he will be playing for Michigan State University after he graduates next year.
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