Community
Church to host Vacation Bible School
Grayling St. Mary Church (707 Spruce Street) will host Vacation Bible School on August 9-11 from 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. each morning. Children ages 4-10 will learn new songs, create Bible-focused crafts, join in team-building activities, and play Bible-focused...
23 Years Ago
July 22, 1999
The 52nd International AuSable River Canoe Marathon Committee would like to remind everyone that Stephan, Wakeley and McMasters Bridge will be closed temporarily to all vehicle traffic on Saturday, July 24 during the race. Spectators will be shuttled by bus, from...
Car Show, Cruise Night to be held
The Pre-Show Classic Car & Truck Cruise Night will start at North Star Auto Wash (6438 W. M-72) on Friday, July 22. Food and refreshments at 5:30 p.m. Cruise starts at 7 p.m. On Saturday, July 23, Michelson Memorial United Methodist Church will host a...
23 Years Ago
July 15, 1999
The first trailer load of clothing for Kosovo refugees is readied for loading into a Michigan Air National Guard C-130 cargo plane after a recent clothing drive in Roscommon. Contributions also came in from Crawford County and the U.P.
The City of Grayling has...
AAV to host comedy improv event
Gits & Shiggles, AuSable Artisan Village’s resident improv comedy troupe, will perform on the gallery stage on Thursday, July 14, at 7 p.m. The performance is free though the troupe will accept donations to be directed toward tornado relief. AAV is located at...
23 Years Ago
July 8, 1999
Susan Sturock was hired recently to fill the position of Frederic Elementary School Principal, left open when Melvin “Pat” Nunn retired at the end of the 1998-99 school year.
The Crawford County Animal Shelter’s parade entry again included dogs this year. One of...
23 Years Ago
June 24, 1999
Lake Margrethe fishing report. Walleye and bass have moved out to about 20-25 feet of water in the west bay. Try trolling the bay in a circular motion using orange and green crawler harnesses. Try trolling with skitter pops or other top-water bait, or still...
Meet the candidate event to be held
The Crawford County Republican Party will host a “Meet & Greet The Candidates” event on July 11 at 6 p.m. at Gray Rock Pub & Grub (2123 Industrial Drive). The event will host candidates for governor, state house, state senate, county commissioner, and...
23 Years Ago
June 24, 1999
State Rep. Ken Bradstreet (R-Gaylord) has scheduled office hours with Crawford County residents on Monday, June 28 from 11 am to 12 noon, at the Frederic Township Hall. No appointment is necessary. Bradstreet said everyone should feel free to stop by and is eager...
Matter of Balance program offered
The Commission on Aging is partnering with MSU Extension’s Nicole Wethington tobring an evidenced based program, Matter of Balance, in July on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1-3 p.m. at the New Senior Center location, just east of town on M-72. Who should attend?...