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🌱 Want to see Gaylord’s elk herd without leaving home?
Also, don't miss Light of the Trail! on the Gaylord Patch calendar

Good morning Gaylord! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Want to see Gaylord’s elk herd without leaving home?
- Which moments defined Gaylord’s 44-36 win over Bay City Central?
📸 Have a great pic of holiday decorations from around Gaylord? Post it to Gaylord photos of the day! ☃️ 🟢-🟠-🟣-🔴-🟡-🔵 ☃️
Find out what's happening in Gaylordfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Find out what's happening in Gaylordfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Tuesday: Cloudy and not as cold, with a high of 34 and low of 30 degrees.
- Wednesday: Low clouds may break, temps: high: 33, low: 21.
- Thursday: Rain; breezy in the morning, with a high of 38 and low of 11 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
📰 News we're reading
• Gaylord launches new elk webcam at Elk View Park (9and10news.com) — Gaylord residents can now watch the city’s beloved elk herd anytime thanks to a new webcam at Elk View Park, installed closer to the viewing platform and feeding area. The project is a partnership between the City of Gaylord, the Gaylord Area Convention & Tourism Bureau, and the Otsego County Commission on Aging, with live views available on all three organizations’ websites.
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• Check out top photos from Gaylord boys basketball vs. Bay City Central (petoskeynews.com) — Gaylord boys basketball fans have reason to celebrate after the Blue Devils secured a 44-36 win over Bay City Central on Monday, Dec. 15. The piece mainly showcases photo highlights from the game, giving local families and students a chance to relive key moments from the home team’s victory.
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📸 Around Gaylord
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Light of the Trail!
Sturgeon River Preserve , 3791-3973 Whitmarsh Rd , Gaylord
5:00 pm - General meeting - Otsego County Democratic Party
Otsego County Library , 700 S Otsego Ave , Gaylord
5:30 pm - Vanderbilt at Wolverine
Wolverine High School , 5767 Ballard St , Wolverine
6:00 pm - NPRP Ditchbangers - Round 1
Northern Power Race Park , 2201 Valley Rd , Mancelona
5:00 pm - Live Music by Yankee Station Band!
Gaylord Tourism Bureau Information Center , 319 W Main St , Gaylord
7:00 pm - NPRP Ditchbanger Practice
Northern Power Race Park , 2201 Valley Rd , Mancelona
1:00 pm - Christmas at the Ranch 2025
6885 County Rd 571 NE , Mancelona
3:00 pm - Super Sunday
Schuss Mountain , 6519 Ln , Units 501-510 and Units 527-536 and , Mancelona
12:00 pm - SNOCROSS PRACTICE
Northern Power Race Park , 2201 Valley Rd , Mancelona
1:00 pm - Michigan Snocross Round 5 & 6
Northern Power Race Park , 2201 Valley Rd , Mancelona
9:00 am - Michigan Snocross Round 9 & 10
Northern Power Race Park , 2201 Valley Rd , Mancelona
9:00 am
Tuesday December 16
Friday December 19
Saturday December 20
Sunday December 21
Monday December 22
Saturday January 17
Saturday February 28
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Michigan Staffing posted a job opening for General Merchandise Clerk in Gaylord. Apply here.
- Walmart posted a job opening for Stocking Team Associate in Gaylord. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Gaylord here.
🗞 Nearby News
Mancelona
- Vote for the Moore Mechanical Athlete of the Week Dec. 8-13 (petoskeynews.com)
Boyne City
- Michigan offers $2 million grants for brownfield cleanups (planetdetroit.org)
Petoskey
Ok Gaylord! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
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