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Gaylord Chamber | Embrace Alpine Spirit: Join the Alpenfest Parade!
Register for the Alpenfest Parade Today! Step into the heart of our vibrant community spirit!. Show off your creativity and talent to our community!. Connect with fellow community members in a festive atmosphere! Be a part of a long standing Alpen-tradition that brings joy to all ages!. Register for the...
Petoskey wraps up summer projects in time for July 4 crowds
PETOSKEY — Visitors in Petoskey this summer will find freshly paved roads and upgraded parks, with construction wrapping up just in time for the busy July 4 holiday. “I’m pleased to report that the projects we started in April, kind of anticipating this time when all of our visitors arrive, have pretty much...
85-year-old plans to sky dive over Charlevoix with goal of 1,000 jumps
CHARLEVOIX — An 85-year-old international sky diver from Michigan is taking a leap in Charlevoix this weekend. Kim Emmons Knor was a competitive sky diver, making history as a member of the first women’s parachute team. After a 37-year hiatus, she’s back to achieve her goal of gold wings for 1,000 sky dives. Even after her husband died, Knor decided it wasn’t too late to chase her dream. “I went to a reunion of all jumpers and they said, ‘Why don’t you just come and make a jump or two, for the grandkids, you know? And I said, ‘No, I don’t think so, I’ve sold all my equipment, everything’s gone.’ But then they said, Come on, just come out, make one,’” said Knor.
Did You Know There Are Tibetan Yaks in Michigan?
If you didn't, you're not the only one. There's a farm in Northern Michigan that not only has several of these majestic creatures, but you can even get up close and pet them!. As the name suggests, Tibetan yaks are native to the Himalayan Mountains of Tibet, as well as neighboring Nepal in Asia.
Ty Bensinger, Alexis Shepherd win Gaylord's Male and Female Most Valuable Athlete Awards
GAYLORD ― It may be a while before another group of athletes comes through Gaylord High School and has as much success as the Class of 2024 did. If ever. Gaylord athletes captured four total state championships during the 2023-24 school year (one team, three individuals) while putting up historic seasons in football, softball and beyond. In total, 16 seniors are off to play their respective sports in college, with four headed to Division I schools.
YVEA electric co-operative names new CEO
The board of directors for member-owned co-operative Yampa Valley Electric Association has named a new CEO, Scott Blecke, a professional engineer from Michigan. The CEO role includes overseeing Luminate Broadband, and Blecke will start at YVEA on Aug. 19. “It was an extensive process,” YVEA Public Relations Specialist Carly Davidson...
Ace Media Teams Returning To Capture 21st Annual Boyne Thunder Poker Run
The chief photographer for speedonthewater.com since 2015, Pete Boden of Shoot 2 Thrill Pix will enter his 10th year as the official shooter for the Boyne Thunder Poker Run next week. Boden has captured some of the most unforgettable images in the Northern Michigan event’s soon-to-be 21-year history. And...
Mancelona to host six free music concerts this summer
MANCELONA – Mancelona Chamber of Commerce has announced six live music concerts have been scheduled for this summer. The first event is scheduled for Tuesday, July 9, with Yankee Station. Comprised of four men and one woman, this energized band plays the songs of popular artists and has entertained at northern Michigan venues for more than 30 years.
Charlevoix's Johnson puts final stamp on illustrious career with Player of the Year honors
CHARLEVOIX — Like most kids, Bryce Johnson’s love of baseball started out by playing catch with his dad in the back yard. Catch progressed to a little more serious pitching, which later moved to Johnson’s dad needing to find an alternative option for his son to flex his hard throwing arm on. Pitches started coming in a little too fast for a casual evening in the back yard.
28 players participate in Petoskey Open Chess Classic
PETOSKEY — The second annual Petoskey Open Chess Classic brought in a group of 28 players from as near as Petoskey and as far as Kentucky. The four-round tournament was hosted in a Swiss style on June 22, with rating points and custom ceramic award cups on the line, according to a press release.
Music, parades, fireworks and more music!
After all the fun of the 4th, there are still ways to get out and enjoy the weekend. This is a weekend full of great music, parades, fireworks and art shows. So if you still have some energy after your 4th bash, check out of the offerings for the weekend.
GAAF supports Blue Angels testing
By Krista Tacey-Cater krista.tacey@crawfordcountyavalanche.com In the matter of seconds, seventy million footpaths of kinetic energy were absorbed, as Blue Angel Captain Isaac Becker, who was flying at 105 knots, came to a rapid stop at Grayling Army Airfield and testing was complete. Planning for the National Cherry Festival’s Blue Angel Air Show was finalized June 26, when a partnership between […]
Grayling Goodwill store officially opens with ceremony
Goodwill Northern Michigan officially opened a new Goodwill store in Grayling during a June 28 ribbon-cutting ceremony. Refreshments and a raffle to win a $100 shopping spree were also held at the new location, 2404 I-75BL, Grayling. “We have had great support from the community on our opening day, it is great to be in this space and we are […]
A Look At Our Past
23 Years Ago - July 5, 2001 The American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life was held June 9-10 at Grayling High School, raising over $20,200 to help in the fight against cancer. A new Michigan law went into effect on July 1 requiring county gun boards to issue a permit to carry a concealed weapon to anyone over the age […]
Bigfoot for president? Famous cryptid launches presidential campaign in Petoskey
PETOSKEY — Undecided voters will have a new candidate to consider this November after Bigfoot launched his presidential campaign in Petoskey on Wednesday morning. The announcement was made in a press conference outside of The Katydid in downtown Petoskey as members of the public and Bigfoot’s campaign team gathered in support. ...
100th GHS graduating class meets for 35-year reunion
By Cheryl Holladay cheryl@crawfordcountyavalanche.com The Grayling High School Class of 1989 met for its 35-year reunion June 29 at Hartwick Pines to reminisce and maintain friendships. Organizer Shelly Hatfield-Rioux said the class was Grayling High School’s 100th graduating class, the first being the Class of 1889. About 40 people from the class of 106 attended, Hatfield-Rioux said, with seven of […]
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