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School district adds another layer of safety

The Crawford AuSable School District last week implemented a new feature in its buildings in an effort to offer more security and provide another layer of safety for students and staff members. According to school officials, the district tested and implemented ZeroEyes – technology that can...

City of Grayling pursuing grant for building project at the city park

The City of Grayling has secured grant money for demolition of the now-vacant Grayling Regional Chamber of Commerce building located next to the city park, and the city is now applying for a different grant that would help construct a new community building at the site. In January, City Manager...

Grayling High School Players present three public performances of musical on March 17-19

The Grayling High School Players presented three public performances of “Once Upon a Mattress” – a musical based on the fairy tale “The Princess and the Pea” – over the weekend. “Our performances went great and we had lots of amazing compliments on our show,” Director Mark Binert-Armstrong said...

City of Grayling to conduct public hearing on proposed new marihuana ordinance

The City of Grayling will conduct a public hearing with regard to potential changes of the city’s marihuana ordinance during a regular meeting of the city council on Monday, April 10. For months, the City of Grayling Planning Commission has been exploring the possibility of adjusting city...

Grayling RoboVikes prepare for first competition of the year

The Grayling RoboVikes 6121 are gearing up for another round of competition, preparing for this weekend’s season opener. Rick McBride, Grayling RoboVikes Lead Mentor, said this year’s group has 14 students and seven mentors. The RoboVikes will travel to FIRST Robotics competitions at Traverse...

Above And Beyond

Voters selected a local fire department, restaurant, art gallery, newspaper, and two community event organizers to receive honors during the 2022 Grayling Regional Chamber of Commerce Awards Gala, an event held at Kirtland Community College on Friday, March 10. The Chamber of Commerce conducted...

County board passes 2nd Amendment support resolution

After a lot of input from constituents and lengthy discussion, the Crawford County Board of Commissioners passed a “Resolution Supporting The 2nd Amendment Of The United States Constitution” during a regular meeting on Thursday, March 9. During other recent meetings of the board, the...

Keep The Arrows In The Air

Hundreds of people celebrated the legacy of Fred Bear and the sport of archery during a weekend of activities in Grayling on March 3-5. In 1999, the City of Grayling (Mayor Ralph Stephens) proclaimed March 5 – Bear’s birthday – as Fred Bear Day. In 2018, organizers created an annual Fred Bear...

Maple Forest board opposes Camp Grayling expansion

Maple Forest Township recently voiced its opposition to a proposed increase in Camp Grayling leased training areas with a resolution from the township board, citing concerns about potential environmental impact and other reasons for its opposition. “The (Michigan Department of Natural Resources...

Oldsmobile Outdoor Club celebrates 80th anniversary during Winterfest

The Oldsmobile Outdoor Club of Michigan recently celebrated its 80th anniversary with its annual Winterfest event – a private gathering – at Camp Grayling and Lake Margrethe. Mike Bokovoy of the Oldsmobile Outdoor Club said the group was founded in 1943 in Lansing as a way to give Oldsmobile...