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85-year-old skydiver chases 1,000 jumps
DETROIT, Michigan (WWJ via CNN Newsource) — Have you ever been skydiving? How about more than once? Could you fathom doing it a thousand times?. One 85-year-old woman from Cadillac, Michigan, is more than halfway there. "In my mind, it's just I'm gonna jump, I'm gonna jump. It's coming...
Huron-Manistee National Forests considering fee increases for camping, boating sites
CADILLAC, MI – Fee increases may be coming to recreation sites across the Huron-Manistee National Forests. The U.S. Forest Service is mulling the proposal, which will be reviewed by a citizen’s advisory committee made up of a broad array of recreation interest groups. If approved, fee increases mostly between $5 and $10 depending on district and type, would come to campgrounds, including backcountry sites, boating access areas and ORV trailheads.
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Employment: Middle School English Teacher
Mason County Eastern Schools is hiring the position of Middle School English Teacher beginning the 2024-2025 school year. Persons interested in this position should submit a letter of application and resume to:. Mr. Paul Shoup, Superintendent. Mason County Eastern Schools. 18 S. Main Street. Custer, MI 49405. Qualifications: Valid Michigan...
Interlochen man dies after van smashes through guardrail, lands in river
MESICK — A fatal crash closed eastbound and westbound M-115 between Hodenpyl Dam Road and M-37 in Wexford County. According to a press release from the Wexford County Sheriff’s Department, at about 3:28 p.m. on Tuesday, July 2, deputies were dispatched to a single-vehicle crash at the intersection of W. M-115 and Simmons Street at the Manistee River in Springville Township.
What a pest
CADILLAC — This time of year summer blockbusters fill the movie theaters that show battles of epic proportions being waged for people’s entertainment. Summer also is a time when people’s battle with mosquitoes, ticks and other insect pests because they spend more time outside. This battle, however, could put you at risk.
US 10 construction between Scottville and Custer to begin Monday
CUSTER TOWNSHIP — The Michigan Department of Transportation has announced that it will begin a $500,000 chip sealing road construction project on US 10 between the eastern city limit of Scottville and the western village limit of Custer beginning Monday, July 8. Lane closures and traffic shifts will be in effect throughout the project, which is expected to be completed by mid-August.
Sen. Peters briefed on critical Manistee railroad project
U.S. Sen. Gary Peters (D-MI) was briefed Monday on the potential effects of a proposed railroad relocation project in Manistee during a tour of the Packaging Corporation of America facility in Filer Township. The project, which is backed by funding from the Federal Railroad Administration’s Railroad Crossing Elimination program, proposes...
Today in history: New fixtures for two ward schools
Contracts were awarded Tuesday night by the Board of Education for new fixtures and wiring in two of the public schools in the city, the Cass and Franklin. The Leslie-Johnson Co. was awarded the contract of wiring the Cass school for $510 and the Thompson Electric Co. was given the job of wiring the Franklin school for $964.48. The Thompson Co. also got the job of furnishing the fixtures for the Cass school for $538.90 and the United Appliance Co. will furnish the fixtures for the Franklin school for $555. Supt. C.W. Crandell made his annual report to the board in which he summarizes the activities of the schools for the past year and made some recommendations for the coming term. Seven new applicants will be tendered contracts to teach in the Cadillac schools on the recommendation of the teachers committee: Ellen Chatterton of Ypsilanti; Ethel Ryckman of Cleveland; Gertrude Lord of Detroit; Helen Allen of Ann Arbor; Ella Soderberg of Iron Mountain; Agnes Burgeson of Ishpeming and Helen Johnson of Cadillac.
Luther Days kicks off on Wednesday
LUTHER — The village of Luther will be kicking off the area’s Independence Day festivities on Wednesday — the start of the week-long Luther Days festival. The first day of the festival will feature vendors, carnival rides and live music, among other attractions. According to the National...
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