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Mesick man awaiting sentencing on possession of child porn conviction
CADILLAC — A Mesick man is awaiting sentencing after he accepted a plea in Wexford County’s circuit court related to child pornography-related offenses. Paul John Jester entered guilty pleas to charges of possession of child sexually abusive material and using a computer to commit a crime for his connection with incidents on or between the dates of Jan. 1, 2022, and April 29 in Wexford County. He faces up to four years and/or $10,000 in fines on the possession offense and seven years and/or $5,000 on the computer-related offense.
Up North Lowdown: All the deer
The state asked for solutions to its deer problem. Will any of them work?. Contributions this week from Ellie Katz, Izzy Ross and Claire Keenan-Kurgan. Ed Ronco is IPR's news director. Max Copeland is the local weekday host of All Things Considered on Interlochen Public Radio and the producer of...
Looking Back for July 13: Manistee man wins Muskegon Soap Box Derby Race
Craig Biland, of Manistee, was the winner of the Soap Box Derby Race in Muskegon this weekend. Biland won a large trophy plus a $500 savings bond and an all-expense paid trip to Akron, Ohio.
Muskegon man arraigned after Manistee woman’s overdose death
MANISTEE — More than a year after a Manistee woman’s overdose death, a Muskegon man has been charged. Dennis Dozier, 20, was arraigned in Manistee County’s 85th District Court on Friday. A Manistee Police Department news release states that Dozier appeared in front of Judge Jared Henry...
MDOT to hold open house to discuss US 31 reconstruction project
MANISTEE — The Michigan Department of Transportation has scheduled an open house meeting to discuss the Manistee U.S. 31 reconstruction project, expected to begin in 2027. The plans call for a rebuild of a 4.8-mile section of U.S 31 from Stronach Road in Filer Township to M-55 in Manistee Township.
Bruce takes over for Van Fleet as Manistee swim coach
MANISTEE — Considering the length of service for the departing coach, it isn’t a stretch to say that Jesse Bruce is replacing a legend taking over the reins of the Manistee girls swim team. Although he hasn’t had any experience in the swim field and is new to...
Huron-Manistee Forest proposes recreation site fee changes
The Huron-Manistee National Forests have proposed a fee change to less than half of their 191 “developed recreational sites” to bring in more money for the maintenance and improvement of the sites. The proposed fees are roughly an increase of between $5 and $15 depending on the maintenance...
Hook & Hunting: Manistee angler invited to downstate tournament
MANISTEE — A Northern Michigan man landed a spot to compete in this year’s St. Croix Bassmaster Open at Lake St. Clair downstate. Lance Keene, a charter fishing captain from Manistee, was invited to participate after being wait-listed for months. Check in and registration started Wednesday, and teams...
Mulebone returns to northern Michigan
Rootsy blues duo Mulebone—guitarist/vocalist Hugh Pool and flutist John Ragusa—knows the area well. “Glen Arbor is beautiful and holds a special place for Hugh and I,” says John Ragusa, citing the band’s many shows at the Manitou Music Festival. This year the duo’s annual mini-tour includes shows in Leland, Traverse City, Elberta and an appearance at Music in the Park in Northport.
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