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Capac man's body recovered from Lake Michigan near Glen Arbor
LEELANAU COUNTY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- The Leelanau County Sheriff's Office has released the identity of the missing kayaker whose body was recoveredon Tuesday. The sheriff's office said the body of 28-year-old Eric Gabryel, of Capac, Michigan, was recovered from Lake Michigan off the shores of Glen Arbor. Gabryel had been...
Chris Jericho Shares Who He Thinks Was KISS’ Best Guitarist
Kuarantine, the non-makeup era KISS cover band featuring Chris Jericho, are gearing up for a short run of dates in the Midwest. The band will play shows in Chesterfield, Michigan (July 5), Franklin, Ohio (July 6) and Warrendale, Pa. (July 7). In a recent interview with Youngstown Studio, Jericho talked all-things Kuarantine and non-makeup KISS, and he also shared who he thinks was the band’s best guitarist. KISS guitarists include Ace Frehley, Paul Stanley, Vinnie Vincent, Mark St. John, Bruce Kulick and Tommy Thayer. “I appreciate KISS with makeup, but this non-makeup stuff is a million times better,” Jericho said of...
Super Stock Fleet Shaping Up For St. Clair River Classic
Like most of his fellow Super Stock racers, throttleman Ryan Beckley of Sarasota, Fla., plans to compete in most of the races on the American Power Boat Association Offshore National Championship Series schedule. But Beckley, who throttles the Atlas team 32-foot Doug Wright catamaran in what is now the largest class in the sport, has encouraged his fellow Super Stock racers to compete in whatever events they choose outside the APBA series this season.
Body of missing kayaker recovered in Lake Michigan near Glen Haven
GLEN ARBOR — The Leelanau County Sheriff’s Office said the body of a missing kayaker was found on Tuesday, three days after he disappeared. Deputies said Eric Tyler Gabryel, from Capac, MI, and a woman both left the Glen Haven area on kayaks Saturday morning. Around 3 p.m., Gabryel’s kayak took on water. The woman told deputies she tried to help but her kayak started taking on water too. A passing boater helped the woman get back to shore, but Gabryel disappeared below the surface. The woman was taken to the hospital. The Sheriff’s Office, National Park Service, Glen Lake Fire and Rescue, Michigan State Police, the Coast Guard, the Grand Traverse County Sheriff’s Office, Northern Michigan Mutual Aid Dive Team, and the DNR all assisted in the search.
Fire in Greenwood Township destroys RV
GREENWOOD TOWNSHIP, Minn. (Northern News Now) - A recreational vehicle is considered a total loss after a vehicle fire on Wednesday morning. According to the St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office, the agency responded to County Road 77 and Lake Vermillion Reservation Road in rural Greenwood Township at 1:01 a.m.
Receiver lines up $16 million sale of St. Clair Inn
The limbo of receivership for the St. Clair Inn — massive financial litigation that’s tied up management of the business and historic hotel property for the last two years — may soon come to an end. St. Clair County Circuit Judge Michael West signed off on a $16 million sale of the inn,...
Authorities Recover Body of Missing Kayaker
Authorities recovered the body of a missing kayaker on Tuesday. The body, recovered in more than 100 feet of water near Glen Arbor, was identified as Eric Tyler Gabryel, 28, from Capac. Gabryel had been missing since the afternoon of Saturday, June 29. Gabryel, along with a 37-year old woman...
Stores tout Michigan-made stuff for Fourth
Adam Barden’s hardware stores sell products made in America and – sometimes – right up the road. Mulch made by Kappen Mulch, of Marlette, is a big seller around July 4, as homeowners want to beautify landscapes prior to reunions and picnics.
Chain of 465 bicyclists rolls across Thumb
Almost 500 cyclists traveled from Vassar to Marlette on Thursday as part of the Pedal Across Lower Michigan (PALM) Bike Tour. They camped outside Vassar’s Central Elementary School on Wednesday night and spent Friday night at Marlette Community Schools. The PALM Bike Tour started on June 22 in Norton...
Washington Street bridge reopens in Chesterfield Township after six-month closure
Area motorists celebrated on July 1 as the Washington Street bridge in Chesterfield Township reopened to traffic following a six-month closure. The 60-year-old bridge between Baker and 25 Mile roads underwent a complete replacement as part of the project that started in early January. The $4.4 million project also included bridge approach work on the road.
Imlay City Planning Commission rejects SLU
IMLAY CITY — Despite being told the opposite many times over, residents here still referred to a proposed business as a junkyard, not a recycle center. Call it what you wish, but the proposed idea of a new business in Imlay City is “dead,” in the words of one of the owners.
St. Clair Cruisers to host River Classic Car Show
Palmer Park will look like an Arnold’s Drive-In scene from “Happy Days” on July 13, when hundreds of classic cars are expected to pull in and park for the River Classic Car Show. The St. Clair Cruisers car club will present the 22nd annual River Classic Car...
Blackford Capital acquires Industrial Molding Corporation from NN
Blackford Capital, a lower middle market private equity firm, Wednesday announced the acquisition of Industrial Molding Corporation, an injection molded plastic products manufacturer and subsidiary of NN Inc (NASDAQ:NNBR), as the first add-on acquisition for its portfolio company, Davalor Mold Company. IMC is an independently run subsidiary of global precision...
3 weeks left to run for Port Huron city office
PORT HURON — A few more names, including both newcomers and familiar names, are now in the mix to run for City Council three weeks ahead of Port Huron’s election filing deadline. As of Friday, 15-year incumbent Pauline Repp and Councilwoman Anita Ashford, whose current council term expires...
New Haven festival extends Independence Day fun
The food, fun and fireworks of Independence Day will extend beyond July 4 in New Haven with the village’s annual Red, Hot and Blue Festival. This year marks the fourth year for the festival, which is free to attend. The Red, Hot and Blue Festival will start at 4 p.m. July 13 at New Haven High School, located at 57700 Gratiot Ave. in New Haven.
Diane Lampman – Fan Club 7.01.24
Diane Lampman from Carsonville is the latest listener to join the WBTI Fan Club – Congratulations, Diane! As the newest member of the club, Diane will get a custom hook-up with some cool station gear courtesy of Timmy D at Lakeshore Graphics in Lexington! If you have a photo you’d love to share and pick up your own swag, sign up HERE for your chance to win!
Imlay City trio help team to a third
IMLAY CITY — The Lapeer Lightning 14U softball squad, which includes Imlay City’s Faith Schriber, Jayden Chandler and Ava Nadrowski, pulled up third at the NSA State Tournament recently. Grand Blanc’s Bicentennial Park is where the tournament was contested. The team opened tournament action with a 1-0...
Terry Harrington – Kiwanis Club of the Blue Water / Port Huron
Did somebody say Breakfast at Dockside? The Kiwanis Club of the Blue Water / Port Huron hosts the buffet the morning of the Port Huron to Mackinac Race (7/20). Terry Harrington provides details on the tasty fundraiser and shares info on a few other Kiwanis Club projects. [Spotlight sponsored by...
Tri-City Times All-Area squad named
TRI-CITY AREA — Day in and day out these competitors let their play out on the field speak for itself. Here is a look at who earned a spot on the 2024 edition of the Tri-City Times All-Area baseball squad and the numbers they put up to earn those accolades:
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