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Photos: 250 Model T's visit downtown Manistee
MANISTEE — Those out and about in Manistee Wednesday may have done a few double takes while driving down the road. The Model T Ford Club International visited Manistee for a few hours as part of its annual tour. Manistee County Tourism Authority executive director Sammie Lukaskiewicz said approximately...
Children's farm seeking donations for matching grant challenge
FREE SOIL — Circle Rocking S Children’s Farm is seeking donations for a matching grant challenge. The 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization provides touch therapy and recreation free of charge to people of all ages with disabilities. The farm serves over 800 people with disabilities annually, according to a news release.
The Bard is returning to Benzie: 'Romeo and Juliet' live July 23-27
Shakespeare is alive and well, and so are Romeo and Juliet. At least until the end of the night. The proof will be onstage at Tank Hill Park as Chicago-based Lakeside Shakespeare brings the Bard’s best-known story to life. The professional acting troupe will stage "Romeo and Juliet" at 7 p.m. nightly from July 23- 27.
Arts take center stage during Cadillac festival this week
Schedule of events Thursday, July 18 • 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. — Library book sale • 6:30 p.m. — Up North Arts Color Candyland Fun Run at 601 Chestnut St. Friday, July 19 • 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. — Cadillac Farmers Market • 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. — Library book sale • 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. or later — Phyllis E Olson Art Fair sponsored by Up North Arts at city park. Artists may close at 5 p.m. or stay open later • 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. — Artisan Market at Rotary Pavilion area • 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. — Taste of Cadillac at Lake Street • 5 to 5:15 p.m. — President’s Welcome at Rotary Pavilion • 5:15 to 5:30 p.m. — Mayor’s Art Award presentation of winners and Art Fair Award presentation of winners • 6 to 9 p.m. — Art and Unwind at the Market • 6 to 7 p.m. — Cadillac Area Symphony Orchestra at Rotary Pavilion • 7:30 to 9 p.m. — Patty Pershayla and The Accidentals collaboration at Rotary Pavilion Saturday, July 20 • 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. — Phyllis E Olson Art Fair sponsored by Up North Arts at city park. • 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. — Artisan Market at Rotary Pavilion • 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. — Taste of Cadillac at Lake Street • 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. — Kids Art Zone at the Market • 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. — Garden Club floral demos • 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. — Library book sale • 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. — Northern Lights Irish Dancers at Rotary Pavilion • 1:30 to 2 p.m. — Community Ceilidh Dance at Rotary Pavilion • 2:15 to 3:15 p.m. — Ancient and Honorable Clam Lake Dock and Dredge Marching and Chowder Society Silver Cornet Band at Rotary Pavilion • 3:30 to 4 p.m. — Landing Dance Academy at Rotary Pavilion.
School Gardening Program awarded $150,000 in grant funds
The Baldwin Community Schools Board of Education met on the evening of July 16, where a report was shared to further implement the BCS Gardening Program. Grant funds have been awarded to this program, $150,000, to be used for supplies only. The program was founded in 2019 by Lewis’ family,...
Old Engine Club binds grains for upcoming show
The Western Michigan Old Engine Club began binding grain in Scottville on Wednesday, July 17, at 11:30 a.m. in preparation for their upcoming Old Engine and Tractor Show on Aug. 1 through 3. The club used their tractors and their hands to collect and bind the grain, which was donated...
Master Gardener shares vegetable gardening tips and tricks
The second installment of the Scottville Area District Library’s Cultivating Our Community series took place on Tuesday, July 16, from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Master Gardener and Mason County Gardening Club member Deb Gundersen gave a talk, “Vegetable Gardening 101,” sharing tips and tricks from the rewarding hobby.
42 high schoolers star in Footliters' production of 'Newsies'
CADILLAC — Local teens will be showing off their acting chops later this month during the Cadillac Footliters’ production of the Disney cult classic,. Show director Mia Kadwell said the play will be starring 42 local youths ranging in age from 14 to 18. The play, which is a musical featuring 17 songs, is about a group of newsboys who become fed up with not being treated fairly or paid well by their employer and decide to start a union and strike.
Head On Crash Injures Two In Beulah
Two people were injured in a crash before daybreak Wednesday in Beulah. The crash happened at the intersection of Beulah Road and West Nine Mile Road at 3:07 a.m. Authorities said two vehicles were involved in the head-on crash. One patient was extricated from their vehicle. Two people were transported...
Model T Ford Club International motors into Cadillac for the first time ever
CADILLAC — A blast from the past rolled into downtown Cadillac on Monday morning. About 250 Ford Model T’s packed the Cadillac Commons. The Model T Ford Club International hosts annual, regional tours to support the Model T hobby. Cars from 25 states and Canada were on display, and they plan on staying all week. “They’ll be doing different excursions in the region: going to Manistee, going up to the Music House and Acme, and just spending a lot of time in the region exploring our area. This is the first time since 2007 that they have been back to Michigan, and we are really excited to be welcoming them to the Cadillac area for the first time ever,” said Kathy Morin, Cadillac Area Visitors Bureau executive director. The Model T’s will visit the Old Rugged Cross Museum in Reed City on Friday and wrap up their 67th annual tour with a closing dinner and award ceremony at the Wexford County Fairgrounds.
Beulah interchange project gets $240 million in state funding. When construction will start.
A long-awaited transportation project to alleviate traffic and accommodate growth near Interstate 10 in Beulah got a huge push forward with $240 million approved in state funding for the Beulah interchange. Senator Doug Broxson confirmed the Legislature approved funding for the project during its last session and it was included when Gov. Ron DeSantis signed the budget.
Photos: Hill Harper visits Manistee on US Senate campaign trail
MANISTEE — A Democratic candidate for Michigan's U.S. Senate seat which has been held by the retiring Debbie Stabenow since 2001 visited Manistee Monday. Hill Harper spoke at the Art Park on the east end of River Street for about 30 minutes in front of a crowd of more than 20 before heading to Benzie County, Cadillac and Brighton as part of his campaign trail.
League of Women Voters to host candidate forum
ONEKAMA — The League of Women Voters Manistee County will host a candidate forum to highlight those running for the Onekama Township Board of Trustees. “The 2024 election is important for our democracy at all levels of government. We hope every citizen will take advantage of this opportunity to become better informed about candidates and the issues. And remember, everything begins at the local level,” said Manistee league president Nancy Behring.
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