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Looking Back: From streakers to stuck traffic, Charlevoix bridge has seen it all
Fourth and last in a series recognizing the 75th anniversary of the dedication of Charlevoix’s current Memorial Bridge on July 30, 1949. CHARLEVOIX — The past three Looking Back have looked back at the need for our current bridge, its construction, and how that two-year period of industrial activity affected the community. This final...
Gaylord tourism leader honored as Der Burgermeister, honorary mayor during Alpenfest
GAYLORD, MI - Gaylord’s longtime tourism leader, known for his success in marketing the area as both an Up North adventure destination and as the Gaylord Golf Mecca, was honored this week with the Der Burgermeister award. In being proclaimed the Der Burgermeister, Paul Beachnau became the honorary mayor...
Daily Devotional: Obedience thoughts
"Through him, then, let us continually offer a sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of lips that confess his name. Do not neglect to do good and to share what you have, for such sacrifices are pleasing to God." — Hebrews 13:15-16 NRSVUE. I know that...
Croff, Murrell earn St. Mary's Most Valuable Senior Athlete Awards for 2023-24
GAYLORD ― It will be a while before a group of athletes as deep as the Class of 2024 comes through the Gaylord area. Teams from Gaylord, St. Mary and Johannesburg-Lewiston have set a new standard for their athletic programs, thanks to a lot of help from this year's graduating class; area teams have won 27 championships over the past two school years, all while sending over 20 Class of 2024 graduates to play their sport at the next level.
Was a Real Wolverine Ever Seen in the Town of Wolverine, Michigan?
Was a wolverine ever seen in the town of Wolverine, Michigan?. The area now called 'Wolverine' was settled in 1874 by Jacob Shook. In 1881 it was platted and named 'Torrey' but given a post office named 'Wolverine'. Why 'Wolverine'? Because it was the state animal, with the word believed to have been originated in the 1830s.
Boyne Falls man arrested on multiple human trafficking and criminal sexual conduct charges
CHARLEVOIX — Gabriel Blackledge, 23, of Boyne Falls was arrested by Charlevoix County Sheriff’s deputies on July 8 on multiple charges involving human trafficking and criminal sexual conduct. The affidavit of probable cause contains testimony from the victims — five girls who were all 15 or younger during...
15-year-old sustains 'serious injuries' after crash in Emmet County
EMMET COUNTY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- A 15-year-old boy from Harbor Springs has been hospitalized downstate after he sustained "serious injuries" in a crash on Tuesday, according to the Emmet County Sheriff's Office. At 7:43 a.m. Tuesday, first responders were dispatched to a report of a crash involving a moped and...
Image Of The Week: OPA! Takes Flight
You will not meet more gracious and joyful humans in the performance boating world than Michigan’s Bill and Kristin Grannis. Spend 30 seconds with them and you’ll understand why they’ve been successful in the restaurant business. Hospitality is in their blood. Dubbed OPA!, a 28-foot Pantera V-bottom...
GSX 36 Center Console With 500R Power Ready For Boyne Thunder Debut
Though Kruis Retherford and her team at GSX Powerboats had hoped to showcase their first GSX 36 center console powered by Mercury Racing 500R outboard engines at the Kuttawa Cannonball Run in early June, the boat wasn’t completed in time. That’s not unusual in the high-performance boat-building world, and it turned out to be a blessing of sorts as debris in the water and stormy weather plagued the eighth annual Kentucky event.
Boyne Thunder powerboats' roar returns to Northern Michigan waters this weekend
BOYNE CITY — The powerboats of Boyne Thunder are set to roar across Lake Charlevoix this weekend, July 12-13. This popular event, which attracts thousands of spectators to Northern Michigan, kicks off in Boyne City and spans 150 miles through Charlevoix, Elk Rapids, Northport, Harbor Springs and Bay Harbor.
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.
Shay Days celebrates Harbor Springs history, local inventor
HARBOR SPRINGS — The Harbor Springs Area Historical Society's longest-running event is back for its 26th year with the return of Shay Days July 12-13. Each year, the Harbor Springs Area Historical Society dedicates two days worth of events to education about Ephraim Shay, a famed inventor who retired in Harbor Springs.
Boyne City's Sidney Bush plays beyond her years for POY honor
BOYNE CITY — Boyne City freshman Sidney Bush didn’t really head into the 2024 softball season with a whole lot of goals and expectations attached. After all, she didn’t even really know where she would be playing. Would she be on varsity or junior varsity? Was she...
Treasured up-north fishing spot to be saved in Pigeon River forest
WOLVERINE, MI – Steps are underway to save a beloved warm-water fishing spot in the Pigeon River Country State Forest. Officials announced efforts will begin next month to ultimately make repairs to a dam that creates the 161-acre Cornwall Creek Flooding, a treasured Up North recreation area for decades. This is a reversal in course for the state, which initially planned to permanently drawdown the flooding and remove the dam.
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