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Drowning reported near Hodenpyl Dam on Tuesday
MANISTEE COUNTY — The Manistee County Sheriff's Office is investigating a drowning that occurred on the Manistee River just downstream from Hodenpyl Dam on Tuesday. Todd Marshall, 53, of Interlochen, was fishing when he fell into the water and began to struggle before going under, according to a witness at the scene.
West Michigan angler sentenced for diverting national park river by hand
A West Michigan fisherman was sentenced Tuesday to probation after being convicted of diverting a national park river to ease boat access to Lake Michigan. Andrew Blair Howard, 63, of Sparta and Frankfort, Michigan, was sentenced to 60 months probation and ordered to pay nearly $22,500 in total restitution to the National Park Service (NPS) and United States Coast Guard, along with nearly $4,000 in costs related to the court proceedings, U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Michigan Mark Totten announced Wednesday.
Georgia’s Jessica Welch maintains lead through Round 2 in Michigan PGA Women’s Open at Crystal Mountain
THOMPSONVILLE – Jessica Welch has held the lead heading into the final round before, but never by as many as six shots. “That will be a new experience, but it’s not a bad thing,” said the 30-year-old LPGA Epson Tour player who was atop the leaderboard after the second round of the 31st Michigan PGA Women’s Open presented by Coca-Cola at Crystal Mountain Tuesday.
$241K 6th Street project in Manistee underway near Kennedy Elementary
MANISTEE — Work on Sixth Street in front of the Kennedy Elementary School building in Manistee is underway. Manistee City Council voted unanimously March 19 to award a contract to Rieth-Riley Construction in the amount of $241,095 to repave and narrow a portion of Sixth Street between Maple and Robinson streets.
Onekama in search of new recycling trailer location amidst ongoing dispute
ONEKAMA TWP. — The search for a suitable location for recycling in Onekama has prompted negotiations among several local organizations. Recycling containers that were temporarily moved to the Manistee County Fairgrounds are in need of a new home. The recycling location has been a point of contention for the...
FISHING REPORT FORM THE DNR
A mix of Chinook salmon, coho salmon, steelhead and lake trout were caught along the shelf at various depths. Depths included 80 to 140 feet of water and out to 180 to 220 feet of water when fishing 45 to 120 feet down. Spoons, flasher/fly combinations and meat rigs all worked well. On the pier, bowfin and freshwater drum were caught inside the harbor with lures, alewife and crawlers. On the lake side, a couple steelhead were caught while using spawn. Early morning and late-night bites seemed to be best.
Jessica Welch claims wire-to-wire win in 2024 Michigan PGA Women’s Open at Crystal Mountain
THOMPSONVILLE – Jessica Welch of Thomasville, Ga., saw an eight-shot lead dwindle to just one before making a seven-foot birdie putt on the final hole to win the 31st Michigan PGA Women’s Open Championship presented by Coca-Cola by two shots. “It’s very humbling and I’m very grateful,” she...
Kincheloe woman pleads no contest to killing man by burning down his house
MASON COUNTY — On Tuesday, a Kincheloe woman pleaded no contest to murder, arson and animal killing for a November 2021 incident. On Nov. 22, 2021, investigators said Hope Snyder of Kincheloe set a man’s home on fire in Fountain while he was asleep inside. The man and his two dogs were killed. The investigation revealed that Snyder and the victim had an argument that night, and Snyder messaged her friends about a plan to steal his truck and money and burn down his house. After setting the fire, investigators said Snyder took off downstate in the victim’s truck. She was arrested at the Detroit Metro Airport.
Frankfort man banned from national parks, must pay $26,000 for dredging the Platte River
Andrew Blair Howard, 63, of Sparta and Frankfort, was sentenced to probation and ordered to pay thousands in restitution for illegally dredging the Platte River. Howard was sentenced to 60 months’ probation and ordered to pay $22,472.22 in total restitution to the National Park Service and U.S. Coast Guard, along with $3,947.71 in costs related to the court proceedings. U.S. Magistrate Judge Ray Kent further banned Mr. Howard as a term of his probation from being on National Park Service property, including Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. The government did not seek a sentence of imprisonment. “Mr. Howard had a policy dispute with the National Park Service over whether to dredge the Platte River. Reasonable people can disagree on the best course of action, but Congress gave NPS the power to decide. While Mr. Howard had the right to disagree and advocate for his position, he did not have the right to take the law into his own hands and force his favored result. Doing so was a misdemeanor, and this sentence holds Mr. Howard accountable for his offense,” said U.S. Attorney Mark Totten.
Man Sentenced For Damaging Beaches At Sleepy Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Michigan Mark Totten today announced that Andrew Blair Howard, 63, of Sparta and Frankfort, Michigan, was sentenced to 60 months’ probation and ordered to pay $22,472.22 in total restitution to the National Park Service and U.S. Coast Guard, along with $3,947.71 in costs related to the court proceedings.
What’s that sound in the woods?
Thanks for tuning in today to Interlochen Public Radio. I’m Cheryl Bartz with a quick look at what’s up outside. When I’m out in nature, I don’t usually carry my recording equipment because if I keep it turned on, it drains batteries really fast. But if it’s turned off, I miss some fleeting sound I’d like to capture.
After day 2 of the Michigan PGA Women’s Open Jessica Welch still holds strong lead
THOMPSONVILLE - After day 2 of Michigan PGA Women’s Open Jessica Welch sits -11 with a 6-stroke lead ahead of the rest of the field. She came into day 2 of the tournament at -9 and was able to shoot 2 under on Tuesday. Welch had just one bogey all day and it came on the first hole, after that she only made par or birdie the rest of the way. She said after her round today that she wouldn’t miss the event for anything. “Once I found this event, I will not miss it. I plan it every year if even if it’s not humanly possible. I want to play in this event because the course is beautiful it’s so well run the weather is amazing, so this has become a definite stop for me.” Welch Said. We had a couple local athletes in action Anci Dy a Traverse City Native shot even today, equaling her score from yesterday and putting her tied for 5th on the leaderboard. She has played this event many times in her years of golfing.
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