Crawford County Avalanche

07/23/2025

July 24, 2025 Avalanche headlines:

ARCM to feature "tough field" of top contenders

Miss AuSable River program today

The veteran and the rookie

On newsstands now!

07/22/2025

A display of tiny paintings greets patrons of Crawford County Devereaux Memorial Library. The “Tiny Art Show” is part of the “Color Our World” summer reading program. Participants were given the materials to create works of art, which are now being exhibited.

Voting is open until Aug. 3 for five age groups: three to six years, seven to eight years, nine to 11 years, teen and adult.

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07/21/2025

Farmers Market Manager Diane Burk (not pictured) said Michigan farm-grown produce is featured at the market, which is open Thursday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m at the Grayling City Park pavilion.

Burk, who sells cookies and handmade mittens, said Saturday is the busiest day, with typically more than a dozen vendors. 

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07/20/2025

Nearly 75 bike riders took part in the 24th annual Black Bear Gran Fondo at Hanson Hills Recreation Area.

Some riders reported a heavy downpour during a portion of their rides.

Again this year, riders had a choice between the 100-mile, 62-mile or 45-mile route.

The Black Bear Gran Fondo raises money for the Rotary Club of Grayling.

“It’s one of our biggest fundraisers,” Rotarian and Hanson Hills Director of Operations Justin Andre said.

By Cheryl Holladay Nearly 75 bike riders took part in the 24th annual Black Bear Gran Fondo at Hanson Hills Recreation Area. Some riders reported a heavy downpour during a portion of their rides. Again this year, riders had a choice between the 100-mile, 62-mile or 45-mile route. Some of the routes....

07/19/2025

Paddlers with long histories of success, like Serge Corbin, Andy Triebold and Jeff Kolka, as well as those with more recent prowess, like Mike Davis, Danny Medina, Ryan Halstead, Christophe Proulx, Carson Burmeister and Wes Dean, are all looked up to by the next generation of paddlers, who are known as “the young guns.”

ARCM Statistician and Historian Ryan Matthews said today’s teenage paddlers or “young guns,” could “very well be the next superstars of the marathon.”

By Krista Tacey-Cater Paddlers with long histories of success, like Serge Corbin, Andy Triebold and Jeff Kolka, as well as those with more recent prowess, like Mike Davis, Danny Medina, Ryan Halstead, Christophe Proulx, Carson Burmeister and Wes Dean, are all looked up to by the next generation of p...

07/19/2025

The AuSable Artisan Village’s Performing Arts Center was the place to be July 12 for laughter and dinner, as the AAV presented “Night of One Acts Dinner Theatre.”

Two shows, featuring new directors Karlie Smith and Carlie Wilson, offered diners a taste of oddball humor, with Smith directing “The Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon,” by Don Zolidis, and Wilson directing “Bad Auditions by Bad Actors,” by Ian McWethy. Many of the cast members performed in both plays.

By Cheryl Holladay The AuSable Artisan Village’s Performing Arts Center was the place to be July 12 for laughter and dinner, as the AAV presented “Night of One Acts Dinner Theatre.” Two shows, featuring new directors Karlie Smith and Carlie Wilson, offered diners a taste of oddball humor, with...

07/18/2025

In addition to being in the Avalanche on newsstands now, the Spectator Guide can also be accessed digitally on our website:

https://www.crawfordcountyavalanche.com/pageview/viewer/ARCM_Spectator_Guide_25

07/17/2025

About 70 people attended the second annual Boots on the Ground Heroes Memorial opening ceremony July 12 at the entrance to Camp Grayling Joint Maneuver Training Center (CGJMTC).

The memorial – open to all survivors of a lost service member, past or present in any branch of service – was held in collaboration with the Michigan Army National Guard (MIARNG) Survivor Outreach Services Team, led by coordinator BethAnn Amy.

The boots will remain on display for viewing at the roundabout at the camp’s entrance, located on Howe Road (just past the intersection of M-93 and South Military Road) through Aug. 3.

By Cheryl Holladay About 70 people attended the second annual Boots on the Ground Heroes Memorial opening ceremony July 12 at the entrance to Camp Grayling Joint Maneuver Training Center (CGJMTC). The memorial – open to all survivors of a lost service member, past or present in any branch of servi...

07/16/2025

July 17, 2025 Avalanche headlines:

AuSable River Festival begins Friday with car cruise

"Float the Boats" Raffle could mean big bucks

Boots on the Ground Heroes Memorial open until Aug. 3 at Camp Grayling

Plus the AuSable River Canoe Marathon Spectator Guide, on newsstands now!

07/15/2025

Camps offer kids of all ages something to do during summer vacation. The AuSable Artisan Village hosted two summer camps June 30 through July 3 that taught the fundamentals of art and allowed students to get creative – and a little messy.

By Ashley Patti Camps offer kids of all ages something to do during summer vacation. The AuSable Artisan Village hosted two summer camps June 30 through July 3 that taught the fundamentals of art and allowed students to get creative - and a little messy. Storytime Art for Preschoolers It’s never t...

07/14/2025

The paddlers of the AuSable River Canoe Marathon are often in great physical condition and have mentally prepared to traverse the AuSable River from Grayling to Oscoda, but they can’t make the 120-mile journey without support.

They need what are known as feeders, or people who provide paddlers with hydration, nutrition, medication, extra clothing or replacement equipment. These are the people who react to emergencies and update the paddlers on their progress.

“They need support. They can’t take everything with them,” Josie Swander Krupp said.

By Krista Tacey-Cater The paddlers of the AuSable River Canoe Marathon are often in great physical condition and have mentally prepared to traverse the AuSable River from Grayling to Oscoda, but they can’t make the 120-mile journey without support. They need what are known as feeders, or people wh...

07/13/2025

Roscommon County Prosecutor Michael Edwards recently testified in Lansing about the impact of the closure of Shawono Center, which was a secure 40-bed treatment facility for male juveniles between the ages of 12 and 21, who had been adjudicated for one or more felony counts.

In January, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) announced its decision to transfer the care of male juveniles at the Shawono Center in Grayling to a newer, more modern facility in Macomb County.

Edwards said the closure of Camp Shawono has hurt Northern Michigan.

https://www.crawfordcountyavalanche.com/articles/news/closure-of-shawono-harmful-to-northern-michigan-says-edwards/