Crawford County Avalanche

09/10/2025

September 11, 2025 Avalanche headlines:

Great Northern Art Explosion closes in a "powerful celebration of the arts"

Willoughby, Mecklenburg secure Triple Crown

Surface water, sediment sampling on Lake Margrethe

09/09/2025

Grayling had an off game against Harbor Springs Aug. 27, falling 2-0 to the Rams in a varsity soccer contest at Ferguson Field.

“Not our best game of the season for sure,” coach Andy Moore said. “I thought we played out of sorts and out of position for long stretches of the game. We didn’t match their physicality most of the game.”

Grayling had an off game against Harbor Springs Aug. 27, falling 2-0 to the Rams in a varsity soccer contest at Ferguson Field. “Not our best game of the season for sure,” coach Andy Moore said. “I thought we played out of sorts and out of position for long stretches of the game. We didn’t m...

09/09/2025

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09/08/2025

The Grayling High School marching band takes the field at halftime for their 2025 show, “Distorted Reality,” at the first game of the season Aug. 28.

The show featured songs from the 90s alternative and grunge scene, including “Monkey Wrench,” by the Foo Fighters, “Linger,” by The Cranberries and “Smells Like Teen Spirit” by Nirvana.

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09/07/2025

CADILLAC — On an October morning in 1975, Cadillac became the loudest small town in America.

The football field was likely in the decor of the autumn season as autumn leaves were brightly colored and the faint smell of popcorn filled the stands. The high school gym echoed from amplifiers, and, in the heart of the homecoming parade, four men in black leather, platform boots and face paint waved to a stunned but excited crowd.

It was KISS – yes, that KISS – strutting through a Northern Michigan town better known for lumber history than for hosting rock legends.

By Rick Charmoli Cadillac News CADILLAC — On an October morning in 1975, Cadillac became the loudest small town in America. The football field was likely in the decor of the autumn season as autumn leaves were brightly colored and the faint smell of popcorn filled the stands. The high school gym e...

09/07/2025

About a dozen AuSable Artisan Village participants recently experimented with color and texture in Linda Kane’s monotype printing class.

In the Aug. 30 class, instructor Linda Kane showed the class how to create their own printing plates using recycled materials, such as corrugated cardboard, bubble wrap and the textured side of meat trays.

Using recycled materials, she said, “fosters the freedom” of the participant.

By Cheryl Holladay About a dozen AuSable Artisan Village participants recently experimented with color and texture in Linda Kane’s monotype printing class. In the Aug. 30 class, instructor Linda Kane showed the class how to create their own printing plates using recycled materials, such as corruga...

09/05/2025

About a half-dozen people attended a Grayling Regional Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours event at Wellington Farm, USA, Grayling, Aug. 28.

During Business After Hours, guests got a wagon ride from the Visitor Center to the pavilion. The wagon was pulled by a 1950s Ford 601 Workmaster tractor, driven by owner Howard Taylor.

Doug and Marcie Slater provided musical entertainment in the pavilion, where hors d’oeuvres were served.

By Cheryl Holladay About a half-dozen people attended a Grayling Regional Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours event at Wellington Farm, USA, Grayling, Aug. 28. The 60-acre living history complex depicts life as it was lived in a Midwestern farming community during the Great Depression. It is lo...

09/04/2025

The Grayling Promotional Association hosted its annual Junque in the Trunk Aug. 30.

Held in the Tractor Supply parking lot, the event was chaired by Becky Cwiek and Jill Grey.

Cwiek said this year’s sale raised about $2,000 for the GPA, which uses the money for the betterment of Grayling.

The Grayling Promotional Association hosted its annual Junque in the Trunk Aug. 30. Held in the Tractor Supply parking lot, the event was chaired by Becky Cwiek and Jill Grey. Cwiek said this year’s sale raised about $2,000 for the GPA, which uses the money for the betterment of Grayling. Sorry! A...

09/04/2025

Grayling’s Sophie LaGattuta shot an 89 to finish tied for fourth at the Grayling Invitational Monday at the Grayling Country Club.

The Vikings finished sixth in the 10-team standings with a 447. Harbor Springs won the invitational with a 379.

Grayling’s Sophie LaGattuta shot an 89 to finish tied for fourth at the Grayling Invitational Monday at the Grayling Country Club. A highlight of her round was a birdie on the par-3 fifth hole. LaGattuta also shot par on six other holes. The Vikings finished sixth in the 10-team standings with a 4...

09/03/2025

September 4, 2025 Avalanche headlines:

Grayling Township approves 50% tax abatement for Saab

Wellington Farm, USA, opens gates for "Business After Hours"

"Empowering Women" in its third year

GPA's Junque in the Trunk raises about $2,000

Auditions for "Drinking habits" to be held Sept. 16, 18 at AAV

09/03/2025

The Crawford County Commission on Aging held a Health Carnival Aug. 21 to help local residents access health resources and information.

Organizations set up booths at the senior center, providing information, assistance and free swag to visitors.

Present at the event were the Area Agency on Aging of Northwest Michigan, Michigan State University Extension, American Red Cross, Hope Begins Here, Northern Lakes Community Mental Health and more.

By Ashley Patti The Crawford County Commission on Aging held a Health Carnival Aug. 21 to help local residents access health resources and information. Organizations set up booths at the senior center, providing information, assistance and free swag to visitors. Present at the event were the Area Ag...

09/01/2025

Grayling junior Nico Triebold finished seventh out of 141 runners at the Pete Moss Invitational Aug. 23 at Benzie Central High School.

Competing in the small school division, Triebold finished the race in 20:06.16.

The Vikings finished 11th out of 18 full teams in the standings.

Grayling junior Nico Triebold finished seventh out of 141 runners at the Pete Moss Invitational Aug. 23 at Benzie Central High School. Competing in the small school division, Triebold finished the race in 20:06.16. The Vikings finished 11th out of 18 full teams in the standings. Tierney Hartman fini...