Crawford County Avalanche

10/16/2025

10/15/2025

Grayling scored four times and had more than 350 yards of offense but were unable to get past Cheboygan in a 41-27 varsity football Homecoming loss Oct. 3.

“The receiving corps put on a show for Homecoming,” coach Michael Kososky said. “Daniel Hunter’s big frame allowed him to haul in five receptions for 42 yards and a touchdown. Brandt Finstrom’s hands were on fire, catching 11 passes for 137 yards and a score. Austin Schwartz continues to make highlight-reel catches over defenders when it matters most, finishing with nine receptions for 138 yards and two touchdowns.”

Grayling scored four times and had more than 350 yards of offense but were unable to get past Cheboygan in a 41-27 varsity football Homecoming loss Oct. 3. In a high-scoring first half, the Vikings got on the scoreboard first. Taking their opening drive 65 yards, Grayling’s first touchdown came on...

10/15/2025

October 16, 2025 Avalanche headlines:

Crawford County Toys for Tots kicks off 2025 campaign

Municipal water project continues in Grayling Township

Sheriff's Flee & Elude race Saturday

Lovells veteran receiving home repair help from groups, friends

10/15/2025

Grayling finished fourth out of 16 teams at the Alma Panther Classic golf tournament Sept. 29 at Pine River Country Club.

Led by junior Sophie LaGattuta, the Vikings finished behind Freeland, Frankenmuth and Charlotte.

Shooting an 89, LaGattuta tied for fifth with Maylin Buckley of Hemlock and Gia Johnson of Freeland. Alexis Heinz of Freeland won the event with a 77.

Grayling finished fourth out of 16 teams at the Alma Panther Classic golf tournament Sept. 29 at Pine River Country Club. Led by junior Sophie LaGattuta, the Vikings finished behind Freeland, Frankenmuth and Charlotte. Shooting an 89, LaGattuta tied for fifth with Maylin Buckley of Hemlock and Gia J...

10/13/2025

Grayling battled Kalkaska but could not get past the Blazers in a Northern Shores Conference varsity volleyball loss Sept. 30.

Coach Jenny Malonen said the Vikings started off a little slow in the opening set, falling to the host Blazers, 25-15.

Grayling responded in the second set, winning 25-22. The third set went to extra points before Kalkaska won, 26-24, and the Blazers picked up the victory with a 25-22 win in the fourth set.

Grayling battled Kalkaska but could not get past the Blazers in a Northern Shores Conference varsity volleyball loss Sept. 30. Coach Jenny Malonen said the Vikings started off a little slow in the opening set, falling to the host Blazers, 25-15. Grayling responded in the second set, winning 25-22. T...

10/12/2025

Nadia Podjaske-Pippo (left), 2025 Junior Miss AuSable first runner-up, boops noses with a puppy, held by 2025 Junior Miss AuSable Queen Lillian McAteer. Also pictured is 2025 Miss AuSable Second Runner-up Lana Sheehan.

The Miss AuSable Queen’s court led the pet parade at Harvest Fest Oct. 4 with puppies available for adoption from AuSable Valley Animal Shelter.

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10/11/2025

Molina Healthcare of Michigan recently announced eight separate grants to support libraries in mostly rural areas of the northern Lower Peninsula and the Thumb.

The Crawford County Devereaux Memorial Library was among the eight libraries to receive a grant, which will help fund programs, including Safe Baby Sleep and Care Giver Corner, as well as the Summer Reading Program. The adult services include senior book clubs, exercise classes, and clinics on diet, mental health and NARCAN access.

The Molina grants will help libraries start or maintain programming meant to mitigate social isolation, provide caregiver support and offer educational opportunities for community members.

https://www.crawfordcountyavalanche.com/articles/news/molina-healthcare-commits-25000-to-michigan-libraries/

10/11/2025

The Crawford AuSable Excellence in Education Foundation celebrated three achievements at a luncheon Oct. 4 including honoring the 10th anniversary of the CAEEF, the 25th anniversary of the Kesseler Central Michigan University Centralis Scholarship and the induction of six individuals into the Crawford AuSable School District Alumni Hall of Fame.

The luncheon, which was held at Grayling High School’s Kesseler Cafeteria, included a history of the CAEEF, given by CAEEF Director Joe Powers.

The Crawford AuSable Excellence in Education Foundation celebrated three achievements at a luncheon Oct. 4 including honoring the 10th anniversary of the CAEEF, the 25th anniversary of the Kesseler Central Michigan University Centralis Scholarship and the induction of six individuals into the Crawfo...

10/09/2025

Grayling seniors Jordan Peters and Leticia Sanchez were named 2025 Homecoming King and Queen at halftime of the Oct. 3 Homecoming game against Cheboygan. The pair reigned over the Homecoming dance the next evening at Grayling High School.

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10/08/2025

Grayling’s Sophie LaGattuta won the Northern Shores Conference Championship Sept. 24 at Grayling Country Club.

LaGattuta, a junior, carded an 88 to finish three strokes ahead of Cheboygan’s Elise Markham. She was the top golfer out of 36 competing in the event.

Elk Rapids won the team title with a 376 while Harbor Springs was second with a 405 and Grayling was third with a 420.

Grayling’s Sophie LaGattuta won the Northern Shores Conference Championship Sept. 24 at Grayling Country Club. LaGattuta, a junior, carded an 88 to finish three strokes ahead of Cheboygan’s Elise Markham. She was the top golfer out of 36 competing in the event. Elk Rapids won the team title with...

10/08/2025

October 9, 2025 Avalanche headlines:

CAEEF honors milestone anniversaries, six inducted into CASD Alumni Hall of Fame

Molina Healthcare commits $25,000 to Michigan libraries

Viking Homecoming

Harvest Festival

10/08/2025

Grayling picked up back-to-back Northern Shores Conference soccer victories heading into their matchup against league-leader Elk Rapids Oct. 2.

The Vikings downed Kingsley, 5-2, Sept. 24 and topped Charlevoix, 2-1, Monday

District soccer action will begin Oct. 8 when the Vikings host Cheboygan at 6 p.m.

Grayling picked up back-to-back Northern Shores Conference soccer victories heading into their matchup against league-leader Elk Rapids tonight (Thursday). The Vikings downed Kingsley, 5-2, Sept. 24 and topped Charlevoix, 2-1, Monday. Hosting Kingsley, the Vikings jumped out to a 1-0 lead three minu...