Local happenings from Alden, Eastport, Clam River, Bellaire, Elk Rapids and the Chain of Lakes.
Grass River Natural Area marked the completion of its nearly decade-long, $3 million boardwalk reconstruction project with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Sept. 11. The project includes more than 1.25 miles of level, raised wooden boardwalks designed to improve access to the natural area’s wetlands and other…
By: Dave Stockford Guest writer New businesses, longtime establishments and continued investment are bringing renewed activity to downtown Mancelona. The community is invited to celebrate the progress during a ribbon cutting ceremony and walking tour of the State Street business district Friday, Sept. 25, beginning…
By: Bob DeLong Contributing writer Photos by Joanie Moore Bellaire Eagles junior Corperryale Somers (11) takes down Gaylord St. Mary’s ball carrier Cooper McKinley (12) in a game on Friday, Sept. 18. The Eagles lost the game, 60-0. The Bellaire High School varsity football team…