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Staff shares favorite Star Wars characters
Star Wars fans rejoice, "Star Wars: The Last Jedi" is finally out in theaters.People in galaxies far, far away and nearby are still excited about the franchise that started in 1977. The staff of the Northern Michigan Review, the parent company of the Petoskey News-Review, Gaylord Herald Times and Charlevoix Courier, shared their favorite Star Wars character.Jeremy McBain, executive editor, Petoskey News-Review (PNR)Darth Vader.
What beginners should know about snowshoeing
NORTHERN MICHIGAN — While some people may wish for warm days on the beach, others love winter recreational opportunities such as snowshoeing.According to snowshoes.com, people have been using snowshoes for more than 4,000 years.Folks originally used snowshoes to explore new territories and find food during the cold season.In current times, snowshoeing is a popular recreational activity with about 5.5 million participants in the United States, according to the website.But just because people...
Sports Roundup: GHS boys bowlers off to 1-0 start to NMBC season
Thanks to a 235-pin high game from both Adam Sobeck and John White, the Gaylord boys bowling downed Cheboygan 21-9 in its Northern Michigan Bowling Conference opener Saturday in Rogers City.The Blue Devils (1-0) topped the Chiefs 387-349 in the pair of Baker games and out-rolled them 1,832-1,781 in the regular games.Nathan Salem (191) Cody Irland (188) also had good high games for Gaylord.The Blue Devils' girls team settled for a 15-15 tie with the Chiefs, despite high games of 201 from...
Meet the newest troopers at the MSP Gaylord Post
GAYLORD — Four new troopers joined the ranks of the Michigan State Police (MSP) Gaylord Post earlier this month.The troopers are all graduates of the 133rd MSP trooper recruit school, which ran from June 4 to Nov. 30. From here on out, they will work with senior officers at the Gaylord Post to learn the area, familiarize themselves with local courts and law enforcement agencies and hone their investigative skills, according to a news release.
Wesley Durling, 94
Wesley Durling, 94Wesley John Durling, 94, of Gaylord, passed away at home on Thursday, December 7, 2017.Mr. Durling was born in Lakeview on September 12, 1923, the son of James & Rosa (Jentink) Durling.He served 2 years in the United States Army (1946-1948) in Korea during World War II. He planted trees as a member of the Civilian Conservation Corps and later began his 30 -year career with Auto Owners.On April 15, 1952 he married Betty Winland.
Jenny Lynn Fitzpatrick, 61
Jenny Lynn Fitzpatrick, 61Jenny Lynn Fitzpatrick, 61 of Columbia, Tennessee, formerly of Wolverine and Boyne City, passed away in Columbia on Monday, December 4, 2017.Born in Gaylord and raised in Wolverine, Jenny was the daughter of Abner and Gwendolyn (Leese) Smith. She was a 1974 graduate of Wolverine High School.On a blind date on St. Patrick’s Day in 1984, Jenny met Randy J. Fitzpatrick. They were married in Wolverine on August 19, 1989.
Nathaniel J. Kowatch, 38
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Michael M. Karaschin, 71
Michael M. Karaschin, 71Michael M. Karaschin, 71 of Vanderbilt, passed away Wednesday, December 6, 2017 at McLaren Northern Michigan. Born on November 26, 1946, he was the son of Melvin and Arlene (Marrow) Karaschin.For several years, Mike worked for Exterran in the parts department, retiring in 2015. He was a Jack of All Trades. Many friends and neighbors would bring their lawn mowers, snowplows and other items to him as he was known as the ‘fix it guy’.
D3 Challenge: Blue Devils earn weekend split at local showcase
GAYLORD – It's all about how you start and finish games.The Gaylord hockey team learned that in its two matchups during its 13th annual Division 3 Challenge showcase held Friday and Saturday at Otsego County Sportsplex.The Blue Devils (4-2, 0-1 BNC) edged Painesdale Jeffers 6-5 on Friday but fell to Farmington 7-2 on Day 2.Against the Jets, Gaylord scored four goals in the opening six minutes.
Gaylord among many cities to report Verizon outage
NORTHERN MICHIGAN — Most of Michigan’s cities are reporting outages from the cell phone carrier Verizon, including much of Northern Michigan.
First-year coach Brittany Gunderson was pleased with the Gaylord competitive cheer team at their first meet. The Blue Devils scored 225.46 points and placed sixth in the Division 2 bracket of the Competitive Cheer Coaches Association of Michigan Scholarsh
First-year coach Brittany Gunderson was pleased with the Gaylord competitive cheer team at their first meet. The Blue Devils scored 225.46 points and placed sixth in the Division 2 bracket of the Competitive Cheer Coaches Association of Michigan Scholarship Meet held Saturday at Mount Pleasant. They scored 156.70 and 98.76 in the first two rounds, respectively. "This is a rebuilding year, (so) we did exactly what we set out do for our first competition," Gunderson said.
Theresa Haslip, 83
Theresa Haslip, 83Theresa Marie Haslip, age 83, passed away at The Brook of Grayling on Tuesday, December 5, 2017. She was formerly of Gaylord and Skidway Lake. Theresa was born on November 14, 1934 in Detroit, MI to Harvey and Elizabeth (Fisher) Griffin. She enjoyed arts and crafts, games and social gatherings with her family and friends. Theresa also enjoyed dancing and country music.
Kenneth Mascioli, 70
Kenneth Mascioli, 70Kenneth Mascioli, age 70, Lewiston, passed away on Tuesday, December 5, 2017.Ken was born in Detroit on June 17, 1947 to Ernest and Rita Mascioli. In 1976, he founded Solli’s Casual Wear in Gaylord.
OPINION: A little holiday gift guide
It's that time of year again. Time to find the best gifts for your favorite tech fan.Granted, techie stuff is the hardest to buy, unless someone leaves serious hints. (A Post-it note or sign that says, "TIME TO BUY NEW LAPTOP" could still not be enough of a clear signal.)So here are some ideas of new gift ideas for the tech fans.AUKEY Rechargeable Table LampComes with a black or white base, and pretty much any color light.
Holiday Art Market ongoing at GACA
GAYLORD — The public is invited to stop by the Holiday Art Market at the Gaylord Area Council for the Arts (GACA) Art Center, 125 E. Main St. The exhibit and sale, featuring artists from Northern Michigan, will run through Dec. 23.
Barbara Ann Courterier, 86
Barbara Ann Courterier, 86Barbara Ann Courterier, 86, of Lewiston, passed away with family by her side at McReynold’s Hall, Gaylord, MI on Friday, December 1, 2017. She was born April 15, 1931 to the late Adelbert and Clara (Loose) Droelle. Barbara was born and raised in Detroit, where she met and married the love of her life, Gary E. Courterier on June 10, 1950.
Laurie Ward, 43 | Obituaries | petoskeynews.com
Laurie Ward, 43Laurie Jean Ward, age 43, of Gaylord, passed away Saturday, November 25, 2017, at Otsego Memorial Hospital.She was preceded in death by her mother, Anne Ward, father, Larry Krys, maternal grandparents Robert H. and Marjorie Ward, and paternal grandparents Stanley and Clara Krys. She was a 1992 graduate of Gaylord HighSchool and had attended Olivet College.A private memorial service will be held at a later date.
Recent circuit court sentencings
The following cases were heard by Judge Colin G.
Local CO Torsky transfers, 2 new officers to serve Otsego County
OTSEGO COUNTY — The days of patrolling the woods and waters of Otsego County, rain or shine, have come to an end for Nick Torsky.Instead, the 18-year veteran conservation officer (CO) with the Department of Natural Resources has transferred to Emmet County for a change of scenery in a familiar place: the home of Wilderness State Park, where he cut his teeth with the department two decades ago.Torsky, 43, a native of Mackinaw City, was one of two COs in Otsego County for the last 11 years —...
Winter storm brings winds, snow to Gaylord
OTSEGO COUNTY — Otsego County residents were hit with a wide array of winter weather this week, starting with high winds Tuesday that knocked the power out for many, and ending with cold and snow during the midweek.Scott Rozanski, a meteorologist at the National Weather Service office in Gaylord, said the weather was a result of a winter storm system that developed in the Great Plains last week.As of Thursday morning, that storm brought between 4 and 8 inches of snow in the Gaylord area,...
Conservation report: Traffic stop turns up loaded rifle
OTSEGO COUNTY — Michigan Department of Natural Resources Conservation Officers (COs) were recently traveling on I-75 near Vanderbilt paying special attention to wildlife violations.During one of the traffic stops conducted, a loaded .30-30 rifle was located in the vehicle.
Man caught breaking into Gaylord business
GAYLORD — A 42-year-old man was arrested Saturday after allegedly breaking into a building on the 700 block of South Otsego Avenue.Gaylord Police officers received a call about the incident at about 11 a.m. Saturday after the owner of the building reported a suspicious man walking around the business.When the officers reached the building, they called the business' owner, who was off location but was watching a live stream of the security footage.
UPDATE: Power restored to most, but not all, Otsego County residents
OTSEGO COUNTY — Most Otsego County residents were expected to have their power restored by the end of the night Tuesday.Representatives from both Consumers Energy and and Great Lakes Energy said they had restored power to most of their customers in the area as of 5 p.m. Tuesday.
James Kolasa, 86
James Kolasa, 86James A. Kolasa, 86 of Elmira, died Wed. Nov. 29, 2017 at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility in Bellaire.He was born May 1, 1931 in Elmira the son of James Frank and Antoinette (Glowa) Kolasa. James attended Elmira Elementary School and graduated from Gaylord St. Mary’s High School. After high school he enlisted in the US Army, proudly serving in the Korean War.James worked many years for Bond Construction.
Always something going on at OCCOA
GAYLORD — Christmas lunch with all the fixings — including savory roast beef, mashed potatoes, marmalade-glazed carrots and cheesecake for dessert — await diners who attend the annual Otsego County Commission on Aging Christmas Luncheon at the Gaylord Meal Site, 120 Grandview Blvd.The holiday luncheon will take place from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 19, with lunch beginning at noon. Cost is $5 per person and reservations are required for this always highly anticipated special event.
Hubert uses love of the road to help hurricane victims
LEWISTON — Corky Hubert is no stranger to getting up and going in the name of a good cause.In 1999, he and his wife, Benita, drove an original 1929 Model A Ford on a Route 66 trip from Lewiston to California to raise money for Montmorency County D.A.R.E. (Drug Abuse Resistance Education).Then, in 2007, the couple took that same car 8,573 miles through the northern United States, Canada and across the Alaska Highway to Delta Junction, Alaska, again raising money for D.A.R.E. along the...
Sports Briefs: Snowbirds, Cardinals headline NMFL-Legacy all-conference team
The Northern Michigan Football League-Legacy recently released its all-conference team for this past season.St. Mary senior Cal Gilling was named the conference's most valuable player.
Winter storm warning issued for Otsego County
OTSEGO COUNTY — It has been a windy morning with downed trees and power lines reported throughout Northern Michigan. And it's only the start of what promises to be an active weather week.The National Weather Service Gaylord office has issued a Winter Storm Warning from noon Wednesday, Dec. 6 through noon Thursday, Dec.
Judy Peterson has passion for quilting
GAYLORD — Judy Peterson is on the shy and retiring side. But get her going on her favorite topic — quilts — and she will talk and talk, and talk some more."I just make them to accomplish something each day," said Peterson, 62, who currently has more than 50 quilts on hand, which she has for sale at her daughter Sharon's home on McCoy Road.
2 road wins: Blue Devils 'have a lot of heart' during weekend U.P. trip
In only one game, the Gaylord hockey team learned precisely why it's important to play as a team.The Blue Devils (3-1) beat host Escanaba 5-4 in overtime Friday at Wells Ice Complex behind Gabe Kleinsorge's game-winner.They trailed 4-2 deep into the third period, and with 1:30 left, coach Tom Pratt pulled his goalie.
8 Blue Devils make All-BNC team after great finish in opener
The Gaylord boys and girls bowling teams proved Saturday that last year's trip to the Division 2 state championship wasn't a fluke.Both Blue Devils squads placed second in the fifth annual Big North Championships at Gaylord Bowling Center and eight different bowlers make the all-conference team.The girls lost to Traverse City West 339-317 in the championship game, but entered the match following a 293-229 win over Petoskey in the tournament semifinal.Gaylord took second in the qualifying...
Coach LaJoie: Blue Devils deeper than ever, hiding from no one in 2017-18
GAYLORD – The Gaylord wrestling team isn't hiding anymore.The Blue Devils received praise for narrowly losing to St. Johns in the Division 2 regional championship last year. They put up a hard fight, but it ultimately came down to losing a point here and there after the Redwings won the coin toss and got to roll out the lineup of their choice.This year, Gaylord has come back with one of its deepest rosters yet, and longtime coach Jerry LaJoie said he doesn't care who he throws on the mat.
GHS bowlers hoping to return to D2 state championship
GAYLORD – The Gaylord boys and girls bowling teams want to build off last season's Division 2 state final run and hopefully build up its program for future success.The Blue Devils sent six individuals – three boys and three girls – to the individual state championship a year ago, while both the boys and girls teams qualified for the team championship, too.Gaylord coach Beth Brown expects both squads to return to the championship at the Super Bowl in Canton this winter.
Blue Devils see nothing but upside after 2-1 loss to T.C. West
GAYLORD – The Gaylord hockey team had nothing but the upside to look at following its loss Wednesday at Otsego County Sportsplex.A goal by Sam Tirrell at 5:32 of the third period helped Traverse City West edge the Blue Devils (1-1, 0-1 BNC) 2-1 in both teams' conference opener."I'm happy with our effort today," Gaylord coach Tom Pratt said. "We battled. Our kids battle. We faced a really good hockey team.
Juvenile arrested for breaking and entering
GAYLORD — Officers from the Gaylord Police Department arrested a male juvenile on Nov.
Drunken woman crashes into light pole
GAYLORD — A Gaylord woman was arrested early in the morning on Nov. 18 after hitting a light pole outside of Mary’s Tavern, 330 W. Main St.The 23-year-old woman was driving on Main Street at about 12:35 p.m. when she hit the light pole.
Two cars crash on Otsego Avenue
GAYLORD — Two cars crashed at the intersection of Otsego Avenue and McCoy Road at noon Wednesday.The collision involved a Southbound white sedan and westbound red truck, with the white sedan broadsiding the truck.Quinn Ridley, the driver of the sedan, said he was still processing the crash.
PHOTOS: Top 10 Instagram photos from November
Be sure to follow the Herald Times on Instagram for Otsego County photos. We enjoy sharing photos of sports, weather, activities, outdoor scenes and other photos from followers. If you have a photo you want to share, tag us @gaylordheraldtimes. Here are the most-liked photos from the Herald Times' Instagram during the last 30 days.
Robert Manuszak, 86
Robert Manuszak, 86Robert Manuszak, 86, of Gaylord, passed away on Thursday, November 23, 2017 at Aspen Ridge.Robert ‘Bob’ Joseph Manuszak was born to Joseph and Mary (Cudnik) Manuszak on May 31, 1931 in Cleveland, Ohio. On July 26, 1954, he married the love of his life Lillian Wieneski, and together they raised three children.After his discharge from the Army in 1960, Bob continued his work as a foreman at General Motors; after 14 years there, Bob and his family moved to Gaylord in 1971.
Blue Devils' Ross relying on team chemistry to ease into guard position
GAYLORD – Inconsistent guard play plagued the Gaylord girls basketball team during its 9-12 season a year ago.The Blue Devils hope they have found their answer to fixing that issue in junior Becca Ross, who made her debut at the position in Tuesday's scrimmage against Mount Pleasant."I feel like it's a pretty important position – but everyone else plays an important one, too," Ross said.
Pipeline safety board member: Time to weigh in on Line 5
NORTHERN MICHIGAN — Following last week’s public release of an independent contractor’s Line 5 Alternatives Analysis report, Michigan officials are asking residents what to do with the oil/gas pipeline through the Straits of Mackinac and how to use the report.The contracted company, Dynamic Risk Assessment Systems Inc., analyzed five alternatives to using Enbridge’s Line 5 in its 379-page final report.
Santa Parade is coming to town
GAYLORD — It's time to bundle the kids and head to downtown Gaylord, which will host the popular annual Santa Parade starting at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2.Activities will begin at the Pavilion on Court with hot chocolate, food, photos, live music, kids' activities, sleigh rides and more.
Tips for a happy, healthy holiday season
NORTHERN MICHIGAN — While the holiday season can be one of the most wonderful times of year, with freshly snow-covered pines and decorations strung about town, accidents and illnesses could still potentially result in a trip to the emergency room.Whether gathered around the table or traveling in a plane, people tend to be in closer proximity to each other during the holidays, according to Dr. Joseph Zajchowski, who works in emergency medicine at McLaren Northern Michigan hospital."The things...
Blue Devils enter winter with consistent depth for first time in 3 seasons
GAYLORD – For the first time since 2013-14, the Gaylord hockey team will have respectable depth at each position.The Blue Devils, 8-14-3 a year ago, graduated only three seniors in Jack Ryan, Joey Ross and Sam Johnston last season. They're hoping their depth will help them as they celebrate the program's 20th season in existence this winter."We rotated three lines (in the season opener), said first-year coach Tom Pratt following Gaylord's 1-0 win over L'Anse Creuse North on Saturday.
Co-Players of the Year: Beachnau, Myler exude unmatched confidence on court
GAYLORD – Confidence is key.Whether it's rooted in your family tree or something you develop late in the season, so much success hinges on how confident you are on the volleyball court.Neither Gaylord senior Abby Beachnau or St. Mary senior Emily Myler had an issue exuding confidence this fall. And because of that, the two are the Herald Times' Co-Players of the Year.Beachnau comes from a deep lineage of successful volleyball players.
Woodcarver's work both beautiful and chuckle-inducing
GAYLORD — Woodcarver David Retter's work falls into two categories: breathtaking beautiful bowls and weirdly wonderful, semi-surrealistic, chuckle-inducing wall carvings.It's so random and free," Retter said of his work. "I see a piece of wood I like, and sometimes I find a treasure in my woodpile.Where he gets his ideas for his mind-blowing wall carvings is anybody's guess."There is no preconception.
After the Boom: The business of oil and gas now and into the future
Editor's Note: This is the final installment of a five-part series examining oil and natural gas in Otsego County. OTSEGO COUNTY — After several sluggish years, the oil and natural gas industry is looking up, according to industry employees and Michigan Oil and Gas Association officials.“The industry itself has started to pick up again after the last downturn," said Erin McDonough, president of the Michigan Oil and Gas Association. "It’s exciting to see people getting excited again.
After the Boom: Enhanced oil recovery combines CO2, pressure to boost production
Editor's Note: This is the last part of a five-part series examining oil and natural gas in Otsego County.OTSEGO COUNTY — Oil and natural gas do not simply sit in pools or lakes under Earth's surface, Wayne Goodman said.Developers have been using different methods of moving the oil and gas since exploration really started about a century ago.
Lawmakers representing Northern Michigan share different views on tax plan
WASHINGTON – Federal lawmakers representing Northern Michigan have expressed different views about the Republican tax plans being debated in Washington D.C.The House passage of the bill Nov. 16 on a mostly party-line 227-205 vote brought nearer the biggest revamp of the U.S. tax system in three decades. The $1.5 trillion overhaul of business and personal income taxes could be the code's biggest rewrite in three decades and the first major legislative triumph for President Donald Trump and the GOP.
Headwaters, Kids Outdoors team for outdoor activity grant
OTSEGO COUNTY — The saying goes that two heads are better than one and two Otsego County organizations have proved the old adage true by earning an $18,000 grant together.Judy Koronka, development and outreach coordinator with the Headwaters Land Conservancy, said the UnitedHealthcare company was looking to fund activities to keep people physically active, and the conservancy teamed up to write a grant application with Kids Outdoors Otsego (KOO) for the Families Outdoors, Fun and Active...
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