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Rotary Club of Petoskey donates nearly $100K to local projects
EMMET COUNTY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- The Rotary Club of Petoskey announced a series of donations for community projects on Wednesday totaling nearly $100,000. The 2024 recipients and their projects are as follows:. Camp Daggett: $12,055 to install a fire suppression system in the camp’s kitchen and in support of summer...
Harbor Springs' Olivia Flynn commits to Division I basketball program
HARBOR SPRINGS — Olivia Flynn’s life has always been about basketball. There’s love and passion attached that’s noticeable every time she takes the court for the Harbor Springs girls’ basketball team. But with one final season with the Rams approaching, it was time for Flynn...
Alpenfest runs all week in Gaylord with fun for all
GAYLORD — Alpenfest 59 started on Tuesday, but there’s still time to catch the fun. The festival draws many people from across the state, and it’s easy to see why with all the activities, which include a stone-throwing competition, line dancing class and the famous ice cream social. Organizers say it’s a great time for the community to come together on Main Street. “We’re bringing Northern Michigan together here in downtown Gaylord for one whole week, and our crowds have been increasing year after year since COVID. So we’re really happy about that. We’ve got a lot of positive comments. We’re always adding something new, and it’s friends meeting friends that haven’t seen one another in years,” said festival chairman Kenneth Mattei.
Lavender in bloom
BOYNE CITY — The lavender is officially in peak bloom at Lavender Hill Farm near Boyne City. The farm, located at 7354 Horton Bay Road, hosts concerts, craft workshops, yoga classes and more during the summer months. U-Cut is also available from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily while supply lasts.
Boaters motor in for Thursday’s Boyne Thunder powerboat poker run
BOYNE CITY — This weekend, boaters will get to enjoy Lake Charlevoix at high speed. Boyne Thunder is a thrilling powerboat poker run hosted by Boyne City Main Street. Boaters will make their away to five different stops around the lake to collect cards. At the end, everyone will open the cards to reveal who has the best hand. The money raised from the event helps to promote downtown as well as Camp Quality, which helps children battling cancer, and Challenge Mountain, which assists people with disabilities.
Grayling Fourth of July Parade well attended
Michigan Avenue in downtown Grayling was filled with parade-goers the morning of July 4, as they waited and watched the Independence Day procession of floats, vehicles and walkers. For more parade photos, see page A11 of this week’s edition of the Avalanche.
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.
The Most Picturesque Small Towns in the Great Lakes Region
The Great Lakes region encompasses 5 of the biggest freshwater lakes in the world, including Lake Ontario, Lake Huron, Lake Superior, Lake Michigan, and Lake Erie. A number of Canadian Provinces and American States all touch the shores of these massive lakes, including New York, Michigan, Minnesota, Ontario, and more. This area in Northeastern North America is widely renowned for its natural beauty and abundance of notable landmarks to visit. Whether it is waterfalls, sandy beaches, forested parks, or historic downtown areas, you can be sure that a trip to the Great Lakes will be full of wonderful sights. The best way to take in these sights is through the array of picturesque small towns scattered throughout the region. Here are seven of the best options to explore in the Great Lakes.
Vanderbilt baseball loses top transfer commit as Joseph Dzierwa withdraws from portal | Report
Vanderbilt baseball transfer commit Joseph Dzierwa withdrew from the portal to head back to Michigan State, according to a report Wednesday from Kendall Rogers of D1Baseball. Dzierwa was the Commodores' top transfer commit and projected as a member of the weekend rotation. At Michigan State, the 6-7 southpaw had a 4.83 ERA in 30 appearances (27 starts).
Joyce A. Tharp
Joyce A. Tharp, 92, of Central Lake, MI, passed into the loving embrace of our Savior on July 1, 2024, and entered into Heaven, where we believe she is reunited with our loved ones waiting there for her. Born on May 31, 1932, she was the daughter of Gerald A....
Various competitions held in Gaylord on second day of 59th Alpenfest
GAYLORD, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- Wednesday was day two of the 59th annual Alpenfest in Gaylord and excitement for the festival reached new heights. One of the many events from this morning that was towering with competition was the stilt-walking contest. People of all ages climbed onto stilts and raced across...
Harbor Springs senior makes college choice official with Western Michigan
EMMET COUNTY -- Olivia Flynn is one of the the most skilled basketball players in northern Michigan and now she wants to showcase that at the Division 1 level in college. The Harbor Springs senior most recently announced on social media she plans to play college basketball for Western Michigan University beginning in the 2025-2026 season.
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 […]
Sponsored: Have the ultimate up-north experience at Shanty Creek
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.
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 […]
Harbor Springs schools approve ballot language for November
HARBOR SPRINGS — The Harbor Springs Public Schools Board of Education approved the language voters will see on the ballot this November asking for millage renewals and increases. Two requests will be included on the ballot: a renewal request for an operating millage and a millage renewal for the...
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...
Cheboygan Major Boys All Stars eliminated by Harbor Springs in district tournament
CHEBOYGAN – The Cheboygan Major Boys (10-12) all-star baseball team put itself in a decent position to make the championship game. However, the Cheboygan All Stars couldn’t regain the momentum they had after two wins to start to their District 13 tournament. As a result, Cheboygan’s bid for a district crown fell short as they were knocked out after a 12-5 loss to Harbor Springs in an elimination contest in Cheboygan on Wednesday. ...
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