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First Manton Track and Field Summer Series event held
MANTON — For some reason, a track and field meet in late June actually felt like spring in northern Michigan. The first Manton Track and Field Summer Series event of the season took place Wednesday evening with temperatures in the low 60s and brisk winds. That comes after the...
Robert Lee Barrons
Robert Lee Barrons of Cadillac passed away Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at Samaritas Senior Living. He was 81. Bob was born September 11, 1942 in Cadillac to Robert and Marie L. (Loomis) Barrons. Bob attended Cadillac High School and was an accomplished athlete in football, basketball and track. After high...
Manistee Parks Commission to host scavenger hunt
MANISTEE — The city of Manistee Parks Commission is inviting residents to partake in a scavenger hunt next week. The commission will be holding their second annual Park Art Drop within one secretly chosen city park from July 1-3. The Park Art Drop is an opportunity for residents in...
Recreation reminders shared for guests of the Huron-Manistee National Forests
CADILLAC – With the summer recreation season now in full swing, those from the Huron-Manistee National Forests (HMNF) are reminding campers and other forest visitors to “plan ahead and prepare” and “know before you go,” so that their outdoor adventures are enjoyable. The HMNF website...
Manistee, Bear Lake seniors awarded $1,000 scholarship
The Blue Tigers sector of the Manistee County Democratic Party reaches out to assist organizations with funding and also provides scholarships for students who wish to complete their GED. This year, the Blue Tigers reached further into the community to provide scholarships totaling $2,000 for graduating seniors seeking a career in the trades.
City of Manistee asks residents to follow fireworks ordinance
MANISTEE — With the Fourth of July fast approaching, the city of Manistee residents are being asked to be cognizant of the local fireworks ordinance. The city shared part of the ordinance this week in a Facebook post. According to the ordinance, no person shall ignite, discharge or use...
Local history to be displayed during Manistee National Forest Festival
MANISTEE — When people think of the Manistee National Forest Festival, the first things coming to mind are parades, fireworks, carnivals and other fun events. What many tend to overlook is the reason the festival first originated nearly 90 years ago: To celebrate Manistee’s rich history with the forest and lumber industry. It’s why the festival holds several events every year to focus on the history of Manistee.
Two Republicans seeking nomination for Wexford treasurer
CADILLAC — Two candidates are vying for the Republican nomination and a chance to represent the residents as the Wexford County Treasurer. The candidates include incumbent Kristi Nottingham and challenger Melanie Schopieray. With that mind, the Cadillac News asked each candidate a series of questions to help inform the...
Cadillac Market getting ready for summer rush
CADILLAC — Twice a week, Cadillac hosts a farmers market with a variety of vendors and with summer getting into full swing fresh produce is starting to come, too. If you missed the market on Tuesday, you have one more chance this week. The farmer’s market is open every Tuesday and Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. until Halloween.
Baldwin schools honors May students of the month
BALDWIN — Baldwin Community Schools is pleased to announce students of the month for May. “As the school year came to a close, our outstanding May students of the month acted as positive models for their classmates inside and outside the classroom,” Baldwin Community Schools superintendent David Forrester said. “I would like to congratulate these exemplary students for demonstrating leadership at school and kindness and compassion to their fellow Panthers.”
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...
Donnalu Edith Aldrich
Donnalu Mishler Aldrich 80 of Cadillac MI passed away on June 23rd 2024 at her home surrounded by her family. Donnalu was born on August 10th 1943 in Cadillac MI to Donald Mishler Sr and Nelle Plotts . She was married to Orville Ball in 1964 and he passed away in 1997. She married Bill Aldrich in 1999. She worked many jobs but her longest was 37 years worked at Mitchell and Bentley started out sewing car seats and was promoted to General Forman in the later years. Donnalu loved to sew and crochet, she loved camping reading and had a love for the casino. Many summers were spent at Rose lake in Tustin and Lake Billings in Manton with her friends and family. Donnalu loved her big family she lived for all of them. She was a kind loving parent, grandparent and great grandparent.
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