Inmate Casey Jo Helsel escaped from the Crawford County Jail Monday at around 1:30 p.m., according to a statement posted on Facebook by the Crawford County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO). Crawford County ...

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is inviting Crawford County residents to a community meeting to learn about a cancer incidence investigation in the Grayling area. MDHHS ...

Grayling senior Sophie LaGattuta concluded her successful high school golfing career with a 24th-place finish at the Michigan High School Athletic Association Division 3 State Finals. LaGattuta carded ...

Dr. Abdul El-Sayed is a candidate for the United States Senate and he is a proud Michigander. Is he a Democratic Socialist? A leftwing liberal? A progressive? Dr. El-Sayed belongs to the Democratic ...

Grayling’s varsity football team picked up a much-needed 42-0 victory over Bath Friday night. Coach Michael Kososky said the Vikings put together a strong performance on both sides of the ball. “Bath ...

There is an old man with a huge nose on my shower wall and when I was little, there was a smiling teddy bear sitting on the bathroom wall. There are skulls in the lattice at the church across from my ...

The final mobile food pantry of the year, hosted by the Crawford County Community Christian Help Center, will take place today (Thursday). Food will be distributed at approximately 10:30 a.m. in a ...

Grayling’s junior varsity volleyball Green squad was unable to pull out wins against Boyne City and Cheboygan in recent play. The Vikings fell in a road contest at Boyne City Oct. 6, 2-1. For the ...

Camp Grayling recognizes how important firearm deer season is to Michigan hunters, families and communities. While, traditionally, the gates have been kept open during the hunting opener, service ...

Early voting for Crawford County voters will take place Oct. 24 through Nov. 1. Residents of Frederic, Beaver Creek, Grayling, Lovells, Maple Forest and South Branch townships as well as the City of ...

Public accuracy testing of election equipment and programs for precincts in Crawford County will be held next week, starting Oct. 26. The public may attend the testing to observe. All testing will be ...

Additional election previews are available in the League of Women Voters of Michigan 2026 Non-Partisan Voter Guide. The guide was included in the Oct. 8 edition of the Avalanche and is also available ...