Crawford County Avalanche

Crawford County Avalanche Weekly newspaper serving Crawford County, Michigan. Grayling's Hometown Newspaper Since 1897
Weekly newspapers are available for $0.75 every Wednesday.

The Senior Gazette is available the third Wednesday of each month. For further business inquires contact us 989-348-6811.

September 10, 2026 Avalanche headlines:25 years - Remembering September 11thPrayer post encourages neighbors to 'give it...
09/09/2026

September 10, 2026 Avalanche headlines:

25 years - Remembering September 11th

Prayer post encourages neighbors to 'give it to God'

ROOC seeks to fulfill potential of every client

Artist Zaria Converse wins 'Best of Show' at Art Explosion

Jaden Peters’ first varsity touchdown pass is a memorable one. So is Camryn Stade’s first touchdown reception.As time ex...
09/08/2026

Jaden Peters’ first varsity touchdown pass is a memorable one. So is Camryn Stade’s first touchdown reception.

As time expired in their opener at Houghton Lake Aug. 27, a scrambling Peters lofted the ball into the end zone and Stade leapt into the air to catch it for a touchdown and a 20-19 victory over the Bobcats.

COOR Intermediate School District showcased its $3.5 million renovation of the COOR Educational Center and ROOC, Inc., a...
09/07/2026

COOR Intermediate School District showcased its $3.5 million renovation of the COOR Educational Center and ROOC, Inc., at its first-ever open house Aug. 26.

“We’ve never done this before,” Joe Moore, homeless student & foster care liaison, told a group of visitors about hosting an open house. “So we’re really excited to be able to bring in the community and show them what’s new here at the top of Pioneer Hill.”

The AuSable River Canoe Marathon can be a means of teaching grit, perseverance and how to set and achieve goals. It is a...
09/06/2026

The AuSable River Canoe Marathon can be a means of teaching grit, perseverance and how to set and achieve goals. It is all of these things and more for Grayling Elementary School third grade teacher Bryan Bearss, as he, in his ARCM journey, turned it into a way to give back.

Bearss, through his Paddlin’ for the Pantry program, donated $5,300 to the Crawford AuSable School District pantries, which serves students at the elementary, middle and high school buildings.

Lovells Tavern, on the edge of the north branch of the AuSable River, has been known by different names throughout its m...
09/05/2026

Lovells Tavern, on the edge of the north branch of the AuSable River, has been known by different names throughout its more than 130 years of history.

“The history is the biggest part about the place,” said Mike Mosser, who owns Lovells Tavern with his wife, Jenn. “We’ve got this place dated back to 1889.”

Since the Mossers took ownership of Lovells Tavern in January, 2024, customers have come in and shared their stories.

In a closing ceremony Sunday, the work of 70 artists, whose art was featured in the Great Northern Art Explosion, will b...
09/04/2026

In a closing ceremony Sunday, the work of 70 artists, whose art was featured in the Great Northern Art Explosion, will be narrowed down to those who will be recognized and awarded top prizes.

The closing ceremony will be held at the AuSable Artisan Village Performing Arts Center, beginning at 2 p.m.

The AAV Performing Arts Center is located at 122 Michigan Ave., Grayling. For information on the Great Northern Art Explosion or the closing ceremony, call the AAV at (989) 745-6096.

September 3, 2026 Avalanche headlines:Lovells Tavern history continues with MossersArt Explosion closing ceremony Sunday...
09/02/2026

September 3, 2026 Avalanche headlines:

Lovells Tavern history continues with Mossers

Art Explosion closing ceremony Sunday

Higgins Lake Exploration Initiative gathers health data

A black bear sits comfortably in one of the steel water troughs kept around The Uncommon Ranch property in Grayling. Chr...
09/02/2026

A black bear sits comfortably in one of the steel water troughs kept around The Uncommon Ranch property in Grayling.

Christian Anschuetz of The Uncommon Ranch said the troughs are kept filled with fresh water for wildlife, particularly during dry weather.

“We’re choosing to believe he somehow got his paws on some of our lavender soap and decided it was time for a little late-night spa day,” he said. 

Stoops Freightliner-Western Star in Grayling is officially open for service, sales and parts as a ribbon-cutting ceremon...
09/02/2026

Stoops Freightliner-Western Star in Grayling is officially open for service, sales and parts as a ribbon-cutting ceremony was held Aug. 20.

As part of the day, social events were held as well as product training sessions and facility tours.

Stoops is located at 4844 Industrial Dr., Grayling. Their phone number is (989)422-8210. Their hours of operation are Monday-Friday 7 a.m.-5 p.m.

Saturday, Aug. 8, was a national Day of Action for the League of Women Voters, including the three-county unit of North ...
09/01/2026

Saturday, Aug. 8, was a national Day of Action for the League of Women Voters, including the three-county unit of North Central Michigan.

The LWVNCM (League of Women Voters of North Central Michigan) is active in Crawford, Otsego and Roscommon counties.

Community members joined with league members to commemorate the Aug. 6 signing of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 with a showing of “Three Marches, Two Sisters, One Bridge” in the Devereaux Room of the Crawford County Library, Grayling.

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Grayling, MI
49738

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