Krista Tacey-Cater

Come experience the infectious energy and expressive freedom of Djangophonique Oct.10, at AuSable Artisan Village’s Performing Arts Center at 7 p.m. Rooted in the music and legacy of Django Reinhardt, Djangophonique brings the spirit of the hot club revival to life with brilliant musicianship, lively rhythms and fearless creativity that both honors tradition and pushes the style forward. Djangophonique, based […]

Local artist Lynn Oldfield will lead a relaxed acrylic painting class at the Crawford County Commission on Aging (COA) Oct. 16 at 10 a.m. The class will be focused on creating beautiful scenic artwork. It is open to all levels and serves as a welcoming opportunity to explore creativity. For $15, all supplies are included: canvas, paint and brushes, so […]

The Crawford-Oscoda Chapter of Michigan Association of Retired School Personnel (MARSP) will hold its annual fall meeting Oct. 21, from 10 a.m. to noon. The meeting will be held at Kirtland Community College, 4800 W. 4 Mile Rd., Grayling. Sorry! An active online subscription is required to access this content. Please login below or Subscribe today! Username Password * Remember […]

Grayling added three varsity volleyball wins last week, beating Charlevoix, Alcona and Mio. In a home Northern Shores Conference clash Sept. 29, the Vikings beat Charlevoix in four sets. Grayling took the first two sets, 25-13 and 25-13. The Rayders made a comeback in the third set, winning, 25-23, before Grayling took the match with a fourth-set win, 25-20. “The […]

The Roscommon Area Historical Society will host its annual Harvest Dinner Oct. 20 at the Roscommon County Commission on Aging’s Roscommon Center, 510 South St., Roscommon. A social gathering begins at 5:30 p.m., followed by dinner at 6 p.m. The buffet dinner will consist of a meat entree and beverages. Guests are asked to bring a dish to pass or […]

Ronald E. Larson of Grayling contacted the Avalanche to clarify he is not the Ronald Larson running as a write-in for Crawford County Road Commission. Ronald J. Larson is running for road commissioner. In a letter to the Avalanche, Ronald E. Larson stated, “Ronald E. Larson, residing in Grayling Township, lifetime resident and retired from Camp Grayling, is not running […]

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 match, Kyli Hellebuyck had 12 assists, two kills and four aces, Abby Hopkins had three digs, five kills and one assist, Alli White had three […]

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 online. The 2026 Non-Partisan Voter Guide is an unbiased guide to candidate information for federal and key Michigan races for the Nov. 3 General Election. The non-partisan […]

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 members require access to a portion of the training complex during this period. Therefore, from approximately Nov. 7 to 22, designated gates, roads and trails within the Camp Grayling Range 30 Complex […]

Barbara Ann Montecinos, 87, Roscommon, died Oct. 15, 2026, at home, in the presence and comfort of her family. Her family has chosen to remember her privately at this time.