Current weather
in Indian River

July 18 1:30 p.m. - Temperature 73 degrees. Finally a break from the heat. Still warm enough to be comfortable.

Forecast - Sunny and pleasant until Friday afternoon, then rain through Sunday. Indian River could use rain, but not necessarily during SummerFest weekend.

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Aquarium - Twenty-gallon aquarium with stand, light and filter. Nice set up. Big enough to be fun, but small enough not to take up too much space of require too much maintenance. Great starter for kids, or adults who are still kids at heart. Call 231-290-0590.

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Postcards featuring paintings of Indian River landmarks and businesses are available at the Straitsland Resorter office. Send $8.48 (check or money order) to Straitsland Resorter, P.O. Box 579, Indian River MI 49749 with your address to order a set of eight. Postcards may also be purchased at Goldenrod of Indian River.


July 18, 2018

Two men in kayaks

Hot temperatures this summer have made kayaking, tubing, rafting and canoeing popular activities on the Sturgeon River. Local people along with people from states as far away as Utah were on the river this past weekend. (Additional photos appear in this week's Straitsland Resorter.)

Baseball player sliding into home plate
Tri-Rivers Little League hosted the District tournament this past week. The Tri-Rivers team went 2-2, beating Harbor Sprins and North Emmet and losing to Cheboygan and Petoskey, who beat Sault Ste. Marie to win the tournament. (Additional information in this week's Straitsland Resorter.)

Video Clip

Fourth of July activities
Indian River had a beautiful fireworks display on Tuesday, July 3 and followed that up with a parade on Wednesday, July 4. Click here to see the video.

Stories in this week's Resorter
(On news stands July 18 - July 24)