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This Michigan City Just Got Ranked The Best City for a Bed & Breakfast Vacation
Arguably, there is no bad time to take a vacation here in Michigan. While the summer months are nice and bring warmer temperatures and the beaches, the winter months as well as fall offer a different kind of beauty across Michigan. So, why wouldn't you take a vacation in December,...
AuSable River Property Owners Alliance new river etiquette bridge signage on display
The AuSable River Property Owners Alliance (ARPOA) has completed a “River Etiquette” sign project on Grayling’s Back Bridge, Maple Street, Grayling. The ARPOA signage was designed and printed at Xpress Copy Center, Grayling. The informational sign includes both the float times downstream, take-out locations and appropriate river etiquette attitudes. “We replaced the sign because the old one had been there […]
Rasa Poorman
April 6, 1964 - June 30, 2024. A resident of Leelanau County, Rasa Poorman passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 30,2024 at her Home in Maple City, Michigan after a three and a half year battle with ovarian cancer. She passed peacefully with her husband at her side along with a small group of family and friends.
Lovells Historical Society presents educational gift to local student
By Athena Schrader athena.schrader@crawfordcountyavalanche.com For the past several years, the Lovells Historical Society has partnered with local community colleges in the area to manage a scholarship program. This year, the historical society has taken a more hands-on approach to its annual program, directly awarding an educational gift to local student Hunter Eurich. Eurich, 24, is the recipient of this year’s […]
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Thinking about your next vacation and trying to please everyone in the family? A trip to Shanty Creek is the answer. The resort in Bellaire offers a variety of year-round outdoor experiences. There are five championship golf courses on the property, surrounded by lakes, rivers, hiking, and biking trails. Torch Lake and Lake Bellaire are also nearby. Book your next summer adventure at www.shantycreek.com or call 866-695-5010.
Fairy Tale Home Could be Yours on Beautiful Torch Lake
This Norther Michigan house for sale certainly is unusual. And, if you have ever dreamed of having your forever fairy tale home, this has to be the one. Maybe you have thought of one day living your childhood dreams, this could be the magical journey you have always wanted. It's...
Crowds gather for Grayling fireworks July 4
By Cheryl Holladay Spectators gathered early for the July 4 Grayling fireworks display. As early as 8:30 p.m., families gathered along M-72 East, Grayling City Park and in front of the Michigan State Police Forensic Laboratory for a view. Members of Grayling Country Club and their guests staked out spots on the greens, while some carried glow sticks and played […]
Ferris State hockey to face Lake Superior State in Traverse City in November
BIG RAPIDS, Mich. — The Ferris State University hockey squad will have a special opportunity to compete in the Traverse City area this fall as the Bulldogs will take on Lake Superior State in the "2024 Superior Ice Showdown: Traverse City Takeover" set for Nov. 16. The two Central...
Michigan County Calls Special Meeting About Cybersecurity
(TNS) — The Grand Traverse County Board of Commissioners are calling a special meeting to address two urgent issues: renewing an employment contract and purchasing new cybersecurity software. The meeting is 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Governmental Center. County Administrator Nate Alger's contract expired June 30, said board Chairman...
Grand Traverse Area Children’s Garden hosts sensory-friendly event for their anniversary
TRAVERSE CITY — As part of their 25th anniversary, Grand Traverse Area Children’s Garden is hosting a sensory-friendly awareness event. Each child gets noise-reducing headphones and a chance to watch and dance during an acoustic set with local band The Accidentals, then enjoy a musical petting zoo with the Traverse City Philharmonic. The Children’s Garden team took special care coming up with the activities, and specialists will be onsite for guidance and resources. “Accessible, but more important, understood by the greatest extent of people. Doesn’t matter size, age, ability or disability. There’s going to be a calm space – visual supports, regulation, stations, sensory breaks,” said executive director Sarah Kuschell.
A Look At Our Past
23 Years Ago - July 12, 2001 Over 220 young people competed in the Grayling Youth Booster Club’s annual fishing contest last Wednesday on Independence Day. Hundreds of young anglers, their parents, and spectators gathered at the banks of the AuSable River in the city park for the event. This year’s contest winners, each of whom received a new fishing […]
Medina wins C1 Paddle Hard River Rampage, Dean and Halstead victorious in C2 race
By Krista Tacey-Cater krista.tacey@crawfordcountyavalanche.com In a field of 46 teams, Wes Dean and Ryan Halstead won the July 7 Paddle Hard River Rampage C2 (two paddlers) race with a time of 1:36:55. In the race on AuSable River at Grayling, Dean, of Traverse City, and Halstead, of Grayling, were followed two seconds later by Danny Medina, of Roscommon, and Weston […]
Summer's Palette Magic Thursday Artist Annual Show & Reception
Runs July 1 - Aug. 31. Featuring over 100 original paintings. A portion of all sales benefits the City Opera House. Join the opening reception on July 16 from 5-7pm for a "Picnic of ART" featuring $100 cash paintings by all artists plus other cash specials. Featured artists are Sue Bowerman, Lori Feldpausch, Rita Harrington, Ruth Kitchen, Dorothy Mudget, Marilyn Rebant, Dorothy Ruble, Stephanie Schlatter, Laura Swire, & Adam VanHouten.
AuSable River festival fun!
GRAYLING- Don’t miss downtown Grayling the last full week of July to celebrate the AuSable River Canoe Marathon and Festival! The events kick off on July 19 and keep going until the night of the ARCM Race on July 27. There will be a craft show, car show, kids’ day, main state concerts, and the infamous HUP Race. Be sure to check out what Grayling has to offer!
Marilyn Russa (Hadley) Dickinson
Marilyn Russa (Hadley) Dickinson, 91, of Suttons Bay, passed away Thursday, June 27, 2024 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Marilyn was born September 20, 1932, in Rensselaer, Indiana, the middle daughter of Russell Vernon Hadley and Irene (Whitsel) Hadley. On July 2, 1955, in Rensselaer, Indiana she married Charles E. Dickinson, her dance partner through life for 62 years.
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