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Obituary: Luke Charles Rangel, 47, of Burbank, Cali., formerly of Scottville
Luke Charles Rangel, 47, of Burbank, Cali. formerly of Scottville, passed away on Friday, June 28, 2024. Luke was born on March 20, 1977, the son of Guadalupe and Rosalinda Rangel. He attended Mason County Central High School, graduating in 1995, before attending Full Sail University earning an associate of recording arts degree. On June 1, 1996, Luke married the love of his life, Amy (Petersen) Rangel. Luke was self-employed as an audio engineer, composer, and music producer.
Request for bids: Mason County Central Schools Spartan Community Field Sound Upgrade
Request for bids: Mason County Central Schools Spartan Community Field Sound Upgrade. Mason County Central Schools is soliciting quotes for work to be performed at Spartan Community Field, our football/track facility. The school district is looking for a new speaker system for the facility. The current equalizer is considered to...
Cadillac business owner celebrates 50 years of hair styling
CADILLAC — A local business celebrated a big milestone on Tuesday – 50 years. New Image Salon in downtown Cadillac first opened its doors on July 2, 1974. 50 years later, the Cadillac Area Chamber of Commerce dropped by for a special ribbon cutting. Through many trends and fashions, the former owner, now part-time stylist, said one thing remained the same – his commitment to the community. “There was a 10-year period where we invited the Eagle Village kids up here. They all got their hair cut for nothing,” said Bill Panasiewicz, the original owner.
Proposed fees for Huron, Mainistee national forests could bring in ‘much-needed funds’
The U.S. Forest Service is proposing to increase or add new recreation fees in Huron and Manistee national forests to raise money the federal agency said is needed to help operate, maintain, and enhance these protected and managed woodland areas. Planning an outdoor weekend at the Hungerford Lake Recreation Area...
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...
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...
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.
Thousands of people are injured by fireworks each year - don’t be one of them
CADILLAC — The colors, the noise – fireworks are a favorite for many on the Fourth of July, but there’s also danger involved. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission reports that in 2022, hospitals treated more than 10,000 fireworks-related injuries. In that same year, it’s estimated that fireworks started more than 31,000 fires. RELATED: Where you can see Fourth of July fireworks around Northern Michigan Whether you’re shooting off bottle rockets are just lighting up sparklers, it’s important to freshen up on safety before igniting the fun.
85-year-old Michigan skydiver makes stop in Macomb County as she chases 1,000 jumps
(CBS DETROIT) - 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 is more than halfway there."In my mind, it's just I'm gonna jump, I'm gonna jump. It's coming you know," said Kim Emmons Knor.Knor says the excitement never goes away while she's strapping up to get ready for her 689th jump. That's right, at the time of this posting, she has 688 jumps logged.Her first jump, as logged in one of her several booklets seen in the video above, was 65 years ago, when Knor was...
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...
Laura R. Sundstrom
Laura R. Sundstrom of Cadillac passed away Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at Munson Hospice House in Traverse City. She was 56. Laura was born on August 4, 1967 in Flint, Michigan to Robert A. & Judith L. (Heath) Murdoch. They family moved to the Cadillac area and in 1985 she...
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