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The Grayling Regional Chamber of Commerce reported several successes this year with established AuSable River Festival events and growth for a few new additions to the festivities. It was reported one crowd-favorite had to be cancelled again this year due to lack of participation.
The Chamber of...
Approximately 100 people participated in the 2023 Northern Strike 5K Run/Walk/Ruck at Camp Grayling Sunday, August 6, raising money for three different military-related causes.
Jennifer Caverson, Camp Grayling Community Relations Specialist, said the field in this year’s 5K was “a nice mix” of...
The Crawford County Avalanche has been acquired by the Houghton Lake Resorter, Inc.
The Avalanche will continue to be published weekly and its office in downtown Grayling will remain. It will now be printed at the Resorter’s Houghton Lake office.
Crawford County's hometown newspaper, the...
Everyone knows the biggest part of AuSable River Festival is the canoe marathon itself. But what’s next popular? Kids Day, of course.
Kids Day is a beautiful day where each year Mother Earth makes sure it is scorching hot and sunny, and the community works together to put on what is for sure...
In the last few years, AuSable River Festival has grown like crazy. This year, according to MLive, around 50,000 people were expected to attend the festival in Grayling. And with that, AuSable River Festival has done a wonderful job of keeping up with the changes, and keeping things fresh. ...
The AuSable River Canoe Marathon was not the only local race to feature record participation on Saturday, July 29, as the Grayling Recreation Authority 10K/5K event had close to 250 people registered, according to organizers.
The GRA 10K/5K foot races started and ended at Hanson Hills...
Nine of the top 10 teams during the AuSable River Canoe Marathon time trials – a competition to determine starting positions for the race’s running start – also placed in the top 10 on Sunday during the Marathon.
The Consumers Energy AuSable River Canoe Marathon, a 120-mile race from Grayling...
One thing I have learned since being an adult is that people love a good arts and craft show – and take them very seriously. On average, you can find over a dozen crafts shows in Northern Michigan on a Saturday in the summer, but none quite as awesome as the AuSable River Festival Arts and Craft...
The Crawford County Board of Commissioners appointed Edward Goscicki Sr., Deputy Fire Chief for the Frederic Township Fire Department, to fill a vacancy on the board with a 5-1 vote during a special meeting on Thursday, July 27.
In June, Commissioner Shelly Pinkelman (District #3) resigned from...
Wesley Dean of Traverse City, a paddler who grew up in Grayling, and Steve Lajoie of Quebec, one of the most successful competitors in AuSable River Canoe Marathon history, won the race on Sunday during a milestone year that featured a record number of teams.
The 2023 Consumers Energy AuSable...