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DNR seeks public input on Hartwick Pines State Park planning
Those interested in long‐term planning for Hartwick Pines State Park in Crawford County are invited to a Michigan Department of Natural Resources‐hosted public meeting 6‐7:30 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 6. It’s an opportunity for people to learn about the new draft Phase 2 general management plan, proposed improvements and planning process, followed by time for feedback and questions with DNR staff. The meeting will take place at the Hartwick Pines Visitor Center, located at 2833 Monarch Drive, Grayling, inside the park. The DNR uses general management plans to define long‐rang planning and management strategies that protect the resources of state parks, while addressing recreation and education needs and opportunities.
Grayling secures $716,000 grant to boost outdoor activities and community recreation
CRAWFORD COUNTY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- Grayling is getting nearly hundreds of thousands of dollars to improve its outdoor recreation. For some organizations, it's been a long time coming. "We've been working toward getting a Sparks Grant for a number of years and it's finally happened,” Crawford County Commission on Aging...
Crawford County Sheriff’s Office Report
Crawford County Sheriff Ryan A. Swope reports his office handled the following 129 complaints the week of July 8 to 14. Deputies responded to: Thirty-one calls in the City of Grayling: Nine traffic stops, three transports, two traffic policing, three general assist calls, three incident follow ups, one OWI (operating while intoxicated), three calls for B&E (breaking and entering), one […]
Camp Grayling hosts their first ever Boots on the Ground Heroes Memorial
CRAWFORD COUNTY -- The first ever Boots on the Ground Heroes Memorial takes place Saturday at Camp Grayling. Combat boots adorned with flags and placards will memorialize fallen military members. Each boot will represent a service member from any branch who has passed away while in service. The ceremony will also include a blessing from the chaplain, comments from Camp Grayling commander Colonel Scott Meyers and the playing of Taps. Then the display will be opened. “As [a] currently serving member, it always makes me feel better about my service, knowing if something did tragically happen that I will be remembered in multiple different ways. But this event also honors the survivors of those service members, and it’s an opportunity for them to get the recognition of their sacrifice,” said Captain Adam Stephens, Michigan National Guard.
Crawford County Sheriff’s Office Report
Crawford County Sheriff Ryan A. Swope reports his office handled the following 147 complaints the week of July 1-7. Deputies responded to: Thirty-five calls in the City of Grayling: Eighteen traffic stops, one call for threats, one traffic accident, one call to assist EMS, two general noncriminal calls, two health and safety calls, three animal control calls, two calls for […]
Escape to the library this summer
CRAWFORD COUNTY- Join the exciting Dungeons and Dragons sessions at the Devereaux Memorial Library, Mondays at 12:30 p.m. Step into a magical narrative as you embark on a live story walk through the enchanting paths of the Frederic Community Library on Mon., July 15 at 2 p.m. Embark in the...
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