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Robert Maidens, 90
Robert Charles Maidens, 90, passed away on Friday, June 21, 2024. He was born in Manistee, Michigan on March 9, 1930. Robert was preceded in death by his wife of 70 years, Inez Rose (Monnot) Maidens; his daughter, Roxanne Kahn; grandchild, Patrick Norman Morgan; and great-grandchild, Marilyn Rose Kahn. He...
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...
'It's a constant conversation': Conductor Delyana Lazarova on WYSO and learning Brahms
Conductor Delyana Lazarova views herself as a musician among peers. Her work is built on collaboration, openness, and a keen sensitivity to an orchestra's unique sound and character. She is globally admired for her skill in communicating musical nuances to an ensemble and fostering an environment where music can flourish naturally.
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.
Remembering Jack Driscoll
One of two founding instructors of Interlochen’s Creative Writing Division, Driscoll established many of the division’s enduring traditions and nurtured the talents of thousands of young writers. Interlochen is deeply saddened to share that longtime Interlochen Arts Academy Instructor of Creative Writing John F. “Jack” Driscoll (IAA Fac...
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.
Manistee Middle High School announces honor roll
MANISTEE — Manistee Middle High School announced the names of the students who were named to the second semester honor roll. An asterisk indicates all A's. Sixth grade: Adalyn Adamick, Chase Adams*, Avi Anciso, Railyn Austin, Chase Banicki*, Taylor Bruce*, Landon Cameron, Cyler Cole, Avah DeBoni*, Olivia Fink*, Mason Fortin, Camden Fowler*, Judah Hagerman*, Brooklyn Harvey*, Carson Jackson, Emmett Johnson*, Aria Kolberg*, Branson Lindeman*, Riley Loper, Lillian Luck*, Mason Martz, Brayden McDougall, Nora Miller, Hannah Noteware*, Serenity Ogan, Gavin Polcyn*, Aurelia Polichio*, Ava Quinn, Isabelle Radlinski, Trentyn Riley, Graham Rivette*, October Robutka*, Ella Schlafley*, Wallace Showalter, Alexander Slawinski*, Avery Smith, Tahani Smith, Madilyn Sprinkle, Gracie Stratton, Talon Swidorski*, Jack Tomich*, Rowen Verville, Natalie Wissner*, Sophie Witkowki, Adalyn Zuchowski*.
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.
Smokey's friends lend a helping hand
Tom Havard didn’t see when a tree standing on national forest land fell across the Lake Mitchell canal near Camp Torenta. He didn’t hear it either. What he did see, however, was a giant oak tree that was blocking the canal so people who live off of the canal could not navigate their boats into the body of the lake. The situation was more dire for those who were visiting the area, renting a house and had to leave town without their boat.
$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.
Looking Back for June 26: Manistee's water supply in critical shortage
The city water supply is so critically short with the second well out of commission that residents were warned if they were found sprinkling, their water supply would be shut off at the curb.
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