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Recent death: Thomas Dodson, Jr., 56, of Branch
Thomas Ray Dodson Jr., 56, of Branch, died on Monday, July 15, 2024. A memorial service will be held on Friday, July 19, 2024, at 11 a.m. at Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington. Visitation begins at 10 a.m. at the funeral home. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of...
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...
Walraven’s Market in Cadillac gets Match on Main grant for improvements
CADILLAC — 31 small businesses across Michigan were chosen to receive grant money from the state, and one of those was Walraven’s Market in Cadillac. The Match on Main program supports new or expanding businesses in downtown areas or commercial districts across the state. It provides up to $25,000 in funding to drive small business investment and growth opportunities. Walraven’s Market was able to upgrade their point-of-sale computer system and get some much-needed refrigeration equipment. “[We’re] pretty thankful that we were chosen out of everybody...I think it’s a good opportunity for anyone to make improvements that they might not have done otherwise,” said Justice Walraven.
Cadillac woman arrested for meth possession and carrying a revolver
WEXFORD COUNTY, Mich., (WBPN/WGTU) -- A Cadillac woman has been arrested early Monday morning for allegedly possessing methamphetamine and carrying a revolver, according to Michigan State Police. Maria Lynn Seals, 36, has been arraigned in the 84th District Court in Wexford County on the following charges:. One count of possession...
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.
Point Betsie dunes ecosystem threatened by invasive plants; volunteers sought to help
FRANKFORT, MI – Volunteers are sought to help protect one of the most beautiful places in Northern Michigan. The Nature Conservancy and the Point Betsie Lighthouse will host an event during which volunteers will help restoration experts to pull invasive spotted knapweed at the Zetterberg Preserve at Point Betsie. The event will be from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, July 27; registration is required and can be done online.
Baldwin schools provides free meals to students all summer long
BALDWIN — Baldwin Community Schools is providing free breakfast and lunch to all district students throughout the summer. The no-cost meal program is part of the district’s commitment to helping ensure no Panther goes hungry, regardless of the time of year. “Hunger does not take summer vacation, and...
Composer Bobby Ge on 'Sighting the Swallow,' a musical love letter to community
On Sunday, July 14, Interlochen's World Youth Symphony Orchestra will give the Interlochen premiere of "Sighting the Swallow" by composer Bobby Ge. Co-commissioned by Interlochen Center for the Arts and the New York Youth Symphony, "Sighting the Swallow" had its world premiere at Carnegie Hall in March 2023. Click here to listen to that performance by the New York Youth Symphony.
The Interlochen Collection: Teen composers
In this episode of the Interlochen Collection, it's a program of music written by composers when they were in their teens. Composers include Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Dmitri Shostakovich and even Jonathan Bailey Holland when he was a student at Interlochen. Music heard in this program. Felix Mendelssohn, A Midsummer Night’s...
Join the CWN team; our vision is to see a
Join the CWN team; our vision is to see a community where everyone’s life is valued, has meaning, and each person treated with dignity and respect. We are in beautiful Northwest Michigan on the shores of Lake Michigan. It is time to love who you work with, and where you work! Currently offering a $2,000 recruitment incentive for all master’s degree positions, $1,000 for bachelor’s level and $500 for High School. New Position: 31 N School Based Mental Health Clinician (bachelor’s degree/master’s degree) Bach level $50,644-$65,838 Master’s level $57,925-$75,302 – Benzie Central Schools For this position bachelor’s degree candidates must be a current Master Social Work Student who will have their LLMSW within 24 months of accepting position. Open Positions: ACT – Case Manger (bachelor’s degree) $49,169-$63,920 - Manistee. Children’s Mental Health Clinician (master’s degree) $57,925-$75,302 – Manistee Case Manager (bachelor’s degree) $49,169-$63,920 – 2 in Manistee and one in Benzie RN Care Manager-BHH (RN) $55,759-$72,487 - Manistee CWN provides supervision for Licensure requirements in clinical positions. We also offer tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 per year, diverse pension plan programs, 160 hours PTO first year, twelve paid holidays and health care benefits with an HRA. CWN is an approved National Health Service Corp site for student loan repayment for qualified master’s level clinical positions. Also offers a culture were promoting from within creates opportunities to advance. For more information about open positions, position specific qualifications and to apply please go to: www.centrawellness.org.
Wexford-Missaukee Intermediate School District is accepting applications for Teacher of
Wexford-Missaukee Intermediate School District is accepting applications for Teacher of Students with Moderate Cognitive Impairments (MoCI)-Transition Program. Complete posting, application requirements and deadlines are available at: www.wmisd.org.
Around 250 Model Ts slated to roll into town next week
CADILLAC — Vintage car lovers soon will get the opportunity to check out hundreds of Model T Fords that will be rolling into Cadillac and remaining here all week. The Model T Ford Club International is holding its 67th annual tour in Cadillac and it is expected that around 250 Model Ts will take part in the event.
Silent Observer unveils tool to help find area's 'Most Wanted'
LAKE CITY — The Cadillac Area Silent Observer has a new tool in its arsenal to help find people on its “Most Wanted” list. The silent observer program unveiled its new mobile trailer outside of the Missaukee County Sheriff’s Department in Lake City Thursday. The trailer has a 3-foot by 6-foot sign attached to it and security cameras.
Felonious assault reported in Dickson Twp., per latest police blotter
MANISTEE COUNTY — The following includes reports made to the Manistee County Sheriff’s Office from July 1-4. All calls may not be reported. This is part of a lengthy report and is compiled by assistant editor Arielle Breen. July 1. • A person was reported to have been...
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