Community
23 Years Ago
February 26, 1998
A triad of county boards - Crawford, Otsego, and Kalkaska - has been struggling to reach an agreement with court officials regarding the state mandated court reform order demanding change in the antiquated system.
The State Administrative Order, which combined...
Baby to Toddler Closet has new hours
The Crawford County Baby to Toddler Closet is now open from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the first and third Thursday of the month. It is curb service only but people can choose items from the entrance of the red door at the back of the Michelson Memorial United...
23 Years Ago
February 19, 1998
Students and staff of the Crawford AuSable Schools in Grayling have spent months focusing on the key changes in the renovation plan that is fast evolving through many hours of meetings between the school board and the architects for the project.
They like what...
Medicare presentation to be held on Zoom
Join the Crawford County Commission on Aging on Wednesday, February 24, at 10 a.m. via Zoom for a presentation that will help demystify the issues surrounding Medicare. Tammy Findlay, Advocacy & Resource Coordinator, will discuss the various parts of...
23 Years Ago
February 12, 1998
The Sheriff’s Snowmobile Rescue Squad responded to a 911 emergency call at about 3:30 p.m. on Feb. 7, concerning an injured snowmobiler on a trail west of Stephan Bridge Road, about two miles south of County Road 612.
James A. Blyth, 43, of Linden was riding...
Introduction to Zoom class offered
The Michigan State University Extension will offer its monthly online Introduction to Zoom class on Wednesday, February 17, from 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Try out Zoom and play with its features while someone is available to talk you through any challenges. You can...
23 Years Ago
February 5, 1998
Snowmobilers need to be on their best behavior in Crawford County. The sheriff’s department’s Snowmobile Patrol officers are out there and they mean business.
Officers Dave Krug and Matt Lyons put in a total of 60 hours per week patrolling area trails and...
COA offers Curbside Valentine’s Day Luncheon
The community is invited to the Crawford County Commission on Aging & Senior Center’s Curbside Valentine’s Day Luncheon on Tuesday, February 9, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. On the menu will be glazed pork tenderloin, roasted redskins, Prince...
23 Years Ago
January 29, 1998
“These kinds of accidents rarely occur,” remarked Jim Briney manager of the Road Commission for Crawford County.
The accident he was referring to occurred around 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 22, when a county salt truck was travelling east on M-72, just west of...
4-H offers online cooking class and competition
Cooking with Kristi is a free six-part on-demand cooking video series that teaches kids the basics of safe food preparation. Young cooks will make some creative, tasty, and economical new foods; learn about basic kitchen safety and sanitation;...
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Crawford County Avalanche
Mailing Address
Box 490
Grayling, MI 49738
Phone: 989-348-6811
FAX: 989-348-6806
E-Mail: information@crawfordcountyavalanche.com