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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...
Allie Nowak is the Gaylord Herald Times Track Athlete of the Year; full all-area team
GAYLORD ― The Otsego County Sports scene is becoming more well-known around Michigan thanks to teams like Gaylord football, Gaylord softball, JoBurg softball and so on. But still, many people know the Gaylord-area as one filled with distance-running talent. Over the past few years, runners from Gaylord, St. Mary and Johannesburg-Lewiston have only cemented that reputation even further. ...
Voters have four candidates to consider for next probate judge
GAYLORD — Voters in the Aug. 6 primary will select one of four candidates to become the next probate judge in the 46th Circuit Court for Otsego County. The current judge, Michael Cooper, who has served since being appointed by Gov. John Engler in 2000, is retiring. Courtney Cadotte, David Delaney, Kevin Hesselink and Paul Slough are running to replace Cooper.
Step Back in Time: A look at the county's 'people of the field'
This month’s Step Back in Time is from the fourth in a series of six books written by members of the Otsego County Historical Society’s History Matters group. The book “Otsego County - Polish Heritage” was published in 2023 and can be purchased at the Historical Society museum on Main Street and at the Otsego County Library. Cathy and Jim Hilgendorf have contributed to all six history books as members of the History Matters group. Jim passed away earlier this year.
Jespersen: After two historic years, remember the impact left by Class of 2024 athletes
It has been a little more than two full years since I took over the sports editor job here in Gaylord, and I've been privileged to see and cover some of the best years in Otsego County sports history. Since my first day on the job in late May of...
New additions will enable even more access to Groen Nature Preserve
JOHANNESBURG — The Louis M. Groen Nature Preserve has new amenities that will expand access for people to enjoy the wildlife and engage in recreational activities. The 765 acres of pristine forest was donated to Otsego County by a visionary philanthropist over 20 years ago. Louis Groen owned McDonald's franchises in the Cincinnati...
Growing lavender creates pleasant aroma, thriving business for Otsego County couple
GAYLORD — When Amy and Kurt Harjala acquired property on Saunders Road six years ago they envisioned building a home that the couple and their son, Abraham, could share while enjoying the rural life in Otsego County. They didn't envision creating and building a successful business that is now a part of Michigan's thriving agritourism sector which combines the state's two top economic drivers — agriculture and tourism. ...
Two seniors earn scholarships from Northland Sportsmen's Club
GAYLORD — The Northland Sportsmen’s Club has awarded scholarships to two graduating high school seniors in Otsego County. One of the recipients is Victoria Kuznicki, who graduated from Gaylord St. Mary Cathedral School. Kuznicki had a dual enrollment at Kirtland Community College and has been a 3-year member of the National Honor Society (NHS) while also serving as president of the NHS.
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