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Check out the Gaylord Herald Times Coach of the Year winners for 2023-24
GAYLORD ― It will likely be a while before a year in Otsego County sports lives up to what went down during the 2023-24 seasons. An undefeated football team in the fall, state championships throughout the winter and spring and a record number of college-bound athletes highlighted what was a statement final year of sports for the Class of 2024, leaving an impact on Gaylord, St. Mary and Johannesburg-Lewiston High School for years to come. ...
Commissioner candidates address county issues, jail needs
GAYLORD — All of the candidates for Otsego County commissioner in the Aug. 6 primary are Republicans. Voters in districts 2, 5, 6, 7 and 9 will select one of them to become the GOP nominee in the November election. Since there are no Democratic Party candidates and unless...
Health Care Scholarships awarded to area students
REGION- Under the stewardship of the MyMichigan Health Foundation, $23,400 has been awarded to nine students for the 2024-2025 school year from The Paul A. Poling Memorial Scholarship Fund, The Dr. George Schaiberger, Sr, Dr. Howard VanOosten and Dr. Lloyd Wiegerink Memorial Scholarship Fund and The Tolfree Scholarship Fund. The...
Construction work ongoing for Little Trout Solar Project near Rogers City
PRESQUE ISLE COUNTY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- Eight-hundred acres of land near Rogers City is bustling with work as DTE begins installing thousands of solar panels. At the Little Trout Solar Project in Presque Isle County, 300 DTE workers have been here since groundbreaking in April. And they've already installed some...
Traverse City man arrested after road rage incident against ex-girlfriend
GRAND TRAVERSE COUNTY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- A Traverse City man has been charged with assault for allegedly driving into his ex-girlfriend's vehicle on Monday, according to Michigan State Police. Rafael Rocha, 24, was arraigned Thursday in the 86th District Court on the following charges:. Four counts of assault with a...
Blue Angels Test Mobile Arresting Gear
JULY 18, 2024 — The U.S. Navy Blue Angels conducted their inaugural test and certification of the Mobile Aircraft Arresting System (MAAS) at Camp Grayling Army Airfield on June 26, 2024 in preparation for their performance at the National Cherry Festival Air Show in Traverse City, which took place on June 29-30, 2024. The MAAS was specifically brought to Camp Grayling to support the Blue Angels for this event.
Underwater ‘Stonehenge’ in Lake Michigan Predates the UK Monument by Nearly 5,000 Years
Stonehenge, the iconic prehistoric monument in England, continues to baffle experts worldwide. Despite numerous studies, the exact purpose and construction techniques remain subjects of debate. This ancient site, with its massive stones arranged in a circular pattern, stands as a testament to the ingenuity of our ancestors and the mysteries they left behind. However, a new mystery, much like that of Stonehenge, has been uncovered across the pond.
Interlochen man dead after being ejected from vehicle
GRAND TRAVERSE COUNTY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- A 25-year-old Interlochen man died in a crash Wednesday after he struck multiple trees and was ejected from his vehicle. The Grand Traverse County Sheriff's Office said the crash of occurred in "the area of Supply Rd and Grand Kal Rd." Prior story: 'Serious...
6 injured following Saturday car accident near Blissfest grounds
CROSS VILLAGE — A two-car accident on Saturday left six people injured near the Blissfest grounds, according to a press release from the Emmet County Sheriff's Office. At approximately 6:23 p.m. on July 13, the Emmet County Sheriff's Office responded to an accident at the intersection of State and Division roads in Cross Village Township. The intersection is about two and a half miles away from the Blissfest grounds, where the annual summer music festival was taking place.
Crews looking for missing person in Lake Michigan near Muskegon channel
MUSEKGON, MI -- Rescue crews are searching Lake Michigan near the Muskegon channel for a person reportedly in the water. Crews were called about 10:30 a.m. Thursday, July 18 to an area just north of the channel. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link...
Sheriff candidates discuss background, state gun laws
CHEBOYGAN — All of the candidates for Cheboygan County sheriff in the Aug. 6 primary are Republicans. Voters will select one of them to become the GOP nominee in the November election. The current sheriff, Tim Cook, is retiring. Since there are no Democratic Party candidates and unless there is a successful write-in...
Next Star From Nashville? Michigan’s Sadie Bass revving up national profile
With Bass playing the huge Faster Horses fest Saturday, we caught up with the country singer who has a busy year ahead. Part of this week’s Local Spins on WYCE, which also debuts tracks by other Michigan acts. SCROLL DOWN FOR RADIO SHOW PODCAST, MUSIC VIDEO. When country singer...
Mackinac Island Ferry Company leader out after private equity firm sale
Less than a month after a Florida-based private equity firm bought the last independent ferry service serving Mackinac Island, its longtime leader is no longer at the company, the new owner announced today. Jerry Fetty, former CEO of Mackinac Island Ferry Company (formerly Star Line), left the company this week,...
Tahquamenon Falls staff ID’s adorable thieves who’ve been stealing shoes this summer
PARADISE, MI -- If you’ve been camping at the Rivermouth campground at Tahquamenon Falls State Park this summer and lost some shoes, staff may have just found the thief who made away with your footwear. A collection of flip-flops and Crocs were discovered by staff outside of a fox den Thursday, according to a post on the park’s Facebook page.
Tupelo Honey worker loses job after Trump assassination attempt comment
GRAND RAPIDS, MI — Restaurant chain Tupelo Honey says a worker is “no longer employed” there following comments the individual made on social media following Saturday’s assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. A social media post by the restaurant did not include the comment or...
Money Tight? No State’s Worse For That Than Michigan
If you're in Michigan and struggling to make ends meet, know that you're not alone. A new study finds that Michigan leads the nation with the greatest percentage of people in financial distress. The personal finance website WalletHub recently dug into the data to determine the "States with the Most...
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