2018-10-25

FOR THE VETERANS



BAETZ PROMOTED TO SERGEANT FIRST CLASS



McLains name daughter Violet



Alyssa and Kenneth McLain of Lewiston announce the birth of their daughter, Violet Emryn McLain.The baby was born Oct. 20, 2018, at Otsego Memorial Birthing Center, Gaylord. She weighed 8 pounds, 1 ounce, and was 20 inches long.Grandparents are Hope and Robert Kaye of Lewiston, Scott Harding of Houghton Lake and Lisa Sump of Pinckney.Great-grandparents are Jan Wright of Lewiston, […]

Daughter born to Cornell, Draves



Crystal Cornell and Greg Draves of St. Helen announce the birth of their daughter, Josephine Julia.The baby was born Oct. 15, 2018, at Munson Healthcare Grayling Hospital. She weighed 6 pounds, 9 ounces, and was 20 inches long.She is sister to Haden Cornell, 7.

Kryk names fourth child Faith



Ashley Kryk of Grayling announces the birth of her daughter, Faith Love Hodge.The baby was born Oct. 18, 2018, at Munson Healthcare Grayling Hospital. She weighed 6 pounds, 3 ounces, and was 19 1/2 inches long. She has three siblings.

‘Patsy’s Grateful Thanksgiving Turkey Dinner’ Nov. 14



Messiah Lutheran Church, ELCA, will host a community dinner Nov. 14 in the fellowship hall.Serving begins promptly at 5 p.m., until the food is gone. On the menu this month is “Patsy’s Grateful Thanksgiving Turkey Dinner,” which includes vegetable, rolls, coffee, iced tea and lemonade along with their famous assorted desserts.Donations are appreciated. Carry-outs are available after 5:30 p.m. The […]

Nicholses name son Jaxson



Desiree and Joshua Nichols of Roscommon announce the birth of their son, Jaxson Oswald.The baby was born at Munson Healthcare Grayling Hospital Oct. 17, 2018. He weighed 6 pounds, 8 ounces, and was 18 1/2 inches long.He is brother to Alexander, 6, and Declan, 2. Grandparents are Wendy and Steve Abee of Fairview, John and Tracy Cole of Mio and […]

Christmas for Kids Auction Nov. 17 at Columbian Home Hall



The annal Christmas for Kids Auction, hosted by “UPS Ed and Caren,” is a fun event that raises money and col­lects win­ter clothing for area children.The 29th annual event will be held Nov. 17 at the Columbian Home Hall, Prudenville.Admission is free. Doors open at 6 p.m. and things get underway at 7 p.m. The public is invited to attend […]

NCACU ‘Superhero September’ raises thousands for NMCAC



North Central Area Credit Union (NCACU) hosted Superhero September at its Grayling, Roscommon and Houghton Lake branches to benefit the Northern Michigan Children’s Assessment Center (NMCAC) of Roscommon.Tracy Wilson, the marketing director at North Central Area Credit Union, watched the “Superhero September” idea grow and evolve over the last four years, as one of her high school classmates started an […]

High Tea at St. James Catholic Church



The clank of spoons on porcelain tea sets and the pouring of tea filled the air at St. James Catholic Church for the annual High Tea as 130 ladies chatted about past trips to Europe, their children and even the latest happenings on “The Young and the Restless.” For 12 years, the ladies of the St. James Women’s Club have […]