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Michigan’s Best Travel Deals: Get a free night at this Up North resort
Mid-summer can mean packed campsites, busy resort towns and lots of vacation traffic. But it can also mean some short-notice travel deals, if you know where to find them. A couple of our favorite Up North spots have some vacation specials, but they’ve got fast expiration dates. So if you like them, snag them before the deadlines.
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.
Crystal Mountain becomes first autism certified four-season resort in Michigan
BENZIE COUNTY — If you or a loved one have autism and need a vacation that’s sensory-friendly, Crystal Mountain near Thompsonville may be the place for you. The International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES) provides autism training and certification to businesses like Crystal Mountain. To be certified, businesses need to have at least 80% of their employees pass training. It includes discussions on how to help identify if someone is on the verge of a meltdown or may have a trigger. “One in six people has a sensory need, and one in 36 children is diagnosed with autism. That’s a pretty big number, those are some astounding numbers. So hearing that kind of information and those kind of statistics, we knew that we wanted to be a part of this program, along with other employers and businesses in this region, in order to make a difference for our all of our guests,” said Jennifer King, Senior V.P. of human resources for Crystal Mountain.
2020 MHS grad returns to district in teaching role
MANISTEE — It wasn't long ago Ryan Biller was a student heading to the Manistee Middle High School band room to receive instruction and develop his skills as a musician. Moving forward, Biller will be the one helping students hone their craft. The Manistee Area Public Schools Board of...
Old Kirke Museum unveils new donor honor quilt
The Old Kirke Museum celebrated its donors Saturday with a reception to thank them for their generosity and show them the New Roof Donors Honor Roll Quilt now hanging in the museum along with the 1908 Autograph Quilt from the museum’s collection. The reception was a grand event with...
Michigan's Monsoon season leads to full lakes
CADILLAC — It has been a wet couple of months and Wexford County Drain Michael Solomon has the stats to prove it. Although the recent rains have been great for boating conditions on Lakes Cadillac and Mitchell, they also have been somewhat historic. Solomon said that in the last four months, the Cadillac area has received 17.57 inches of rain, including 6.54 inches during June.
Onekama Block Party to be held July 11
ONEKAMA — The Onekama Block Party will be held from 4-8:30 p.m. on July 11 along Main Street from MacBeth & Co. to the village park. During the evening, local businesses will offer free games, prizes, face painting, treats and giveaways. There will be a farmers market, local authors signing books, informational booths, food trucks and more.
Tire recycling event set for July 27 in Kaleva
Manistee county residents can dispose of old or used tires from 9 a.m to noon on July 27 at the Bay Area Recycling for Community facility located at 14407 Industrial Drive in Kaleva. This service is open to Manistee County residents only, and proof will be required in the form...
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...
Dredging clears the way for commercial and recreational vessels
Dredging operations are underway in Manistee Harbor. The project, funded for $581,000 will improve ship navigation through the channel, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers — Detroit District said in a press release last month. The project has been contracted to King Company of Holland. King Company previously dredged...
City asks court to halt operation of short-term rental on Pine St.
CADILLAC — The city of Cadillac has asked the court to step in and shut down a short-term rental that has been doing business illegally on Pine Street. In a lawsuit filed recently by the city, it states that the owner of the home at 128 East Pine St. has been renting the property out for months and advertising it on platforms such as Airbnb and VRBO despite repeated warnings from the city and requests for voluntary compliance.
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