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USA Today
09-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
The Michigan high school golf team that was in a van crash returned to action this week
The Michigan high school golf team that was in a van crash returned to action this week CHARLEVOIX, Mich. — Before they even set foot on the Belvedere Golf Club course in Charlevoix Wednesday afternoon, the members of the Charlevoix boys golf team were winners. For the first time since a tragic accident that hospitalized much of the team and their head coach for days, the Rayder golf team was back on the links for competition. Wednesday's round at Belvedere included three members – Bryce Boss, Jackson Crouse and Landon Whisler – who were in the van that night. While there were, of course, scorecards filled out and winners at the end, Wednesday's round was about so much more. Elk Rapids earned the win with a round of 329, but right behind was Charlevoix, leaning on the likes of Boss, Whisler and others to shoot a round of 340. The Rayders were then followed by Grayling, 355; Boyne City, 359; Cheboygan, 375; Kingsley, 495; and Kalkaska, 504. Boss finished second overall with a round of 77, trailing only Elk Rapids' Blake Springstead with a 74. Boss birdied the par-3 No. 14 at Belvedere, while recording 11 pars during the round. Whisler then contributed an 80, Crouse shot 85; Keane Helstrom, 98; Doug Morgridge, 108; and Ryan Glass, 112. Charlevoix Column: Kochanny: News of Charlevoix boys golf team's crash one of my biggest fears In other good news regarding the Charlevoix boys golf team, the final hospitalized Charlevoix athlete, Joe Gaffney, was released from Munson Medical Center Tuesday evening and moved to the Mary Free Bed rehabilitation facility at Munson in Traverse City. Gaffney, an all-state basketball player as well, spent 10 days at Munson Medical. Charlevoix head coach Doug Drenth remains hospitalized in Traverse City. Charlevoix golfers Brady Warchol, Max Drenth and Emmett Bergmann continue to be sidelined from the sport, though of course heavy on the minds and in the hearts of many. The Charlevoix community, and Northern Michigan as a whole, continue to show their support for the Rayder team and the long road they face ahead. Golf teams from across the state of Michigan have also shown their support, pioneered by the Michigan Interscholastic Golf Coaches Association and Golf Association of Michigan (GAM). The GoFundMe set up for the Rayder golf team has also eclipsed $269,000 in donations, with an initial goal of $100,000. Along with the Rayders this week, Boyne City's Cameron Little placed third overall in Charlevoix with a 79 and was then followed by teammates Connor Uy, 90; Mason Vadnais, 93; Tommy Dobbelaer, 97; Tanner Sigulinsky, 99; and Dylan Stefanic, 105. Cheboygan's Tristan Stead also shot 79 and Jacob Pluszczynski shot 84. The next match for Northern Shores Conference teams, including Charlevoix, is the Grayling Golf Invite at Forest Dunes on Tuesday, May 13. The NSC championship round will also take place next week at Harbor Point Golf Club in Harbor Springs at 10 a.m., Thursday, May 15. Petoskey Invite HARBOR SPRINGS — Along with the teams of the Northern Shores, Petoskey took to the course this week with its annual hosted invite, though things looked a bit different. Rather than welcoming teams to the Petoskey-Bay View Country Club, the Northmen had to switch plans due to construction and host at The Highlands of Harbor Springs' Moor Course Wednesday. Freeland earned the overall win with a 304, tying Traverse City West, though the fifth golfer score was lower for Freeland. Gaylord then placed third with a 315, followed by TC Central, 317; DeWitt, 319; and Mason, 325. Petoskey carded a 355, placing 15th, while led by Gavin Galbraith's 85. Luke Licata also shot 89 for Petoskey, Caleb Loe, 90; Madden Pateman, 91; Simon Licata, 92; and Luke Bailey, 103. Greyson Kneeshaw also shot 95 and Riley Sargent fired a 99 for Petoskey's second team. Harbor Light Christian's Vaughn Henagan also took part and shot an 84. Petoskey will next head to the TC Central Invite at A-Ga-Ming in Torch Lake on Wednesday, May 14. Contact or send game stats/info to Sports Editor Drew Kochanny at dkochanny@ Follow him on X, formerly known as Twitter, @DrewKochanny, and Instagram, @drewkochanny
Yahoo
25-02-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
ODOT introduces $2B road improvement project for U.S. 23 north of Columbus
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – A major construction project is in the early stages along the U.S. Route 23 corridor north of Columbus. This $2 billion plan, Route 23 Connect, includes a series of projects for improvements to US-23 between Waldo and Interstate 270. The goal is to preserve and strengthen the highway by increasing capacity, reducing the number of traffic lights, adding interchanges and building overpasses. Ohio Department of Transportation project manager Jordan Whisler said congestion and safety risks would only worsen in the coming years if not for this project. OhioHealth responds to region's growth with $1 billion in construction projects 'The US-23 corridor north of Columbus has experienced significant development pressures over the last few decades decreasing the speed and reliability of the connection between Toledo and Columbus as well as Sandusky and Columbus,' said Whisler. The timeline for construction on these projects is undetermined. The next phase is to gather public input this spring, focusing on plans to improve the US-23/State Route 229 and US-23/Coover Road intersections. To see the full action plan for Route 23 Connect, click here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
20-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
ODOT projects continued growth, development over next 30 years
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – Central Ohio is the second fastest growing region in the U.S., according to findings from an 18-month long, statewide study released by the Ohio Department of Transportation. To keep up with that growth, Ohio roads must continue to evolve to make room for the influx of people and help sustain the economic development of 11.8 million people – and growing – which ranks Ohio as the 7th largest state population in the nation. 'As of 2020, more people are moving into Ohio than out of Ohio,' said ODOT director Pamala Boratyn. Boratyn said the statewide study, called the 'Strategic Transportation & Development Analysis', projects even more growth over the next 30 years. Get out and do something this weekend in central Ohio, Feb. 20-23 'On the high end, in 2055, our population in Ohio could increase by 334,000 people,' she said. More people signal economic development, increased job opportunities and more cars on the road. 'In terms of where it is we expect traffic to increase within the state, we expect the most increases will be within the central as well as southwest regions,' said ODOT project manager Jordan Whisler, who noted that the study identifies 72 hot spots. 'These hot spots are locations where traffic delays, bottle necks, reliability challenges could impede workforce movement, freight delivery and overall economic growth,' said Whisler. Whisler said plans to address 51 of the 72 hot spots are in motion. 'Some examples of those existing projects that are ongoing right now are helping manage congestion, include things like the I-70/71 Downtown Ramp Up project within Columbus, the I-75 corridor improvements as well as improvements to US-23 north.' ODOT said the total cost of those 51 projects is $13 billion. For the 21 other hot spots, those areas are not yet funded nor are plans developed yet to make improvements. For more information on completed Strategic Transportation & Development Analysis, visit Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
