Current weather
in Indian River

Oct. 3, 2019 - Temperature 53 degrees. Overcast with rain. It's been raining off and on all day. According to the National Weather Service forecast it's supposed to clear up, but be colder tomorrow.

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aquarium

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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.


Oct. 3, 2019

Kid with turkey
This young hunter has had a successful season in 2019. He got his first buck during the youth hunt and recently got is first turkey. Archery deer season opened Tuesday, Oct. 1 in Michigan.

Kiwanis Club new members The Indian River Kiwanis Club inducted two new members at their Sept. 30 meeting. (From left) Kathy Pfister, President, Gene Pezon, Board member, and new members Ron Odenwald and Rev. Tyler Richards.

Sheriff Department dive team
Members of the Cheboygan County Sheriff's Department dive team recently conducted a monthly training dive near the mouth of the Cheboygan River and collected trash from the lake bottom. (Addtional photo and information appears in the Oct. 3 edition of the Straitsland Resorter)

Video of area events

Inland Lakes hosted Pellston in a varsity volleyball match on Oct. 3 with the Bulldogs taking a hardfought 3 games to 1 victory. Click here for video.

Fire destroyed the COP ESD building on Learning Lane between Indian River and Topinabee on Friday, Sept. 19. Five area fire departments fought the fire. Click here for video.

The 2019 Polar Plunge took place on the frozen surface of Burt Lake. More than two dozen hardy souls plunged into the frigid waters and even made snow angels at the event, which raises money for Michigan Special Olympics. Click here for video.

The 2018 Riggsville Christmas Parade was lots of fun, drew a huge crowd, collected thousands of pounds of food for the Cheboygan food pantry and evening included a surprise wedding proosal. Click here for video.


Stories in this week's Resorter
(On news stands Oct. 3 - Oct 9)

  • Tuscarora Board re-evaluating Chippewa Beach Road assessment
  • Area police help people avoid phone scams
  • Road work nearly complete on S. Straits Hwy.
  • Township looking at applying for two sewer loans over two years
  • Photo of 2019 ILHS Homecoming Court
  • ILHS Cross Country runners set season best times/li>
  • Pink Out tailgait party and volleyball game planned

    Column

    • Bow hunting even when the weather doesn't cooperate

    Obituaries