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Howard W. Cole
Howard W. Cole, of Cadillac formerly of Saginaw, passed away on Saturday, June 29, 2024 at Samaritas Senior Living. He was 93. Howard was born on February 8, 1931 to Harvey and Mary (Lynett) Cole in Saginaw, Michigan. He resided with William and Virginia Finazzi while working at the family business, Finazzi Produce, until his time of retirement after 50 years. In his spare time, he enjoyed spending time outdoors, cutting wood, fishing, golfing and playing horseshoes. Howard was actively involved in St. Christopher Catholic Church in Bridgeport and later attended St. Ann Catholic Church in Cadillac. He was an honorary member of the Knights of Columbus for many years. He cherished the time spent with his family and especially enjoyed family gatherings.
Spartan Academy graduates eight students
At Mason County Central High School on Friday, June 28, at 6 p.m., eight students graduated from the Spartan Academy. This program was created in 2014 to ensure that students who needed a less traditional learning environment could still have the opportunity to graduate high school on time. Student speaker...
Today in history: New fixtures for two ward schools
Contracts were awarded Tuesday night by the Board of Education for new fixtures and wiring in two of the public schools in the city, the Cass and Franklin. The Leslie-Johnson Co. was awarded the contract of wiring the Cass school for $510 and the Thompson Electric Co. was given the job of wiring the Franklin school for $964.48. The Thompson Co. also got the job of furnishing the fixtures for the Cass school for $538.90 and the United Appliance Co. will furnish the fixtures for the Franklin school for $555. Supt. C.W. Crandell made his annual report to the board in which he summarizes the activities of the schools for the past year and made some recommendations for the coming term. Seven new applicants will be tendered contracts to teach in the Cadillac schools on the recommendation of the teachers committee: Ellen Chatterton of Ypsilanti; Ethel Ryckman of Cleveland; Gertrude Lord of Detroit; Helen Allen of Ann Arbor; Ella Soderberg of Iron Mountain; Agnes Burgeson of Ishpeming and Helen Johnson of Cadillac.
Malicious destruction of property reported in Copemish, per police blotter
MANISTEE COUNTY — The following calls were made to the Michigan State Police Cadillac Post for Manistee County incidents from June 16-22. All calls may not be reported. • A one-vehicle property damage crash was reported at 6 a.m. on Hoxeyville Road near David Street in Norman Township. Article...
Saints finally able to play, split home doubleheader
MANISTEE — Veteran righthanded pitcher Kyle Gorski got the starting assignment in the first game of Sunday afternoon’s Gratiot County Baseball League doubleheader against the St. Louis Spirits at Kliber Field, and he threw a five-inning gem as the Manistee Saints stretched their winning streak to three in a row with a 5-2 victory.
First Christmas, now the Fourth of July
2024 Cadillac Freedom Festival Schedule Thursday, July 4 • Noon to dusk — Food trucks in the Commons/City Park • 1 p.m. — Independence Day Parade on Mitchell Street, Pine Street and Chestnut Street • 2 to 7 p.m. — Donkey Cart Rides next to the Rotary Pavilion • 3 to 5 p.m. — Kids Community Carnival in the Commons/Market • 5 to 7 p.m. — Kids Pizza and Dance Party at the Commons/Splash Pad • 7 p.m. — UpBeat Cadillac Music Series at the Rotary Pavilion • Dusk — Cadillac Fire Department Family Movie Night (“Kung Fu Panda 4”) at the Rotary Pavilion Friday, July 5 • 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. — Farmers Market in the Commons/Market • 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. — Makers Market at the After 26 Depot • 10 a.m. to dusk — Food Trucks in the Commons/City Park • 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. — GellyBall next to the Rotary Pavilion • 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. — Craft Show in the Commons/City Park • 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. — Donkey Cart Rides next to the Rotary Pavilion • 12:30 to 9 p.m. — Live Music at the Rotary Pavilion • 6 p.m. — Kids and Pet Parade on Lake Street • 6:30 p.m. — Classic Car Cruise (Meet at Classic Car Deals) • 7 to 9 p.m. — Community Irish Folk Dance at the Commons/Market • 9 p.m. — Fire on the Water Tribute at the City Dock • Dusk — Drone Show with Music at the Rotary Pavilion Saturday, July 6 • 8:30 a.m. — Freedom 5K at Lake Street • 10 a.m. to dusk — Food Trucks at the Commons/City Park • 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. — GellyBall next to the Rotary Pavilion • 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. — Craft Show in the Commons/City Park • 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. — Car and Motorcycle Show on Mitchell Street • 11 a.m. — Corn hole Tournament by the American Legion at the Commons/Market • Noon to 5 p.m. — Donkey Cart Rides next to the Rotary Pavilion • Noon to 9:30 p.m. — Live Music at the Rotary Pavilion • 4 to 8 p.m. — Bingo with Oasis FRC at the Commons/Market • Dusk — Fireworks with Music watch from downtown Cadillac shoreline Sunday, July 7 • 10 a.m. — Church in the Park at the Rotary Pavilion {related_content_uuid}794fcb60-0ae9-4cf7-95df-082622d86e4e{/related_content_uuid}
80-year-old Michigan man wins big on new lottery routine. ‘Dad, you won the big one!’
A Michigan man changed his lottery routine and quickly hit it big on scratch-offs, lottery officials said. The 80-year-old Lake County man won $300,000 on a Top Secret Cashword scratch-off just days after switching from draw games to instant games, according to a July 1 news release from Michigan Lottery Connect.
MAPS Summer Feeding Program underway in Manistee
Manistee Area Public Schools recently announced its Summer Feeding Program, providing free essential meals to children age 18 and under in the community. This initiative aims to ensure that all children have access to nutritious food throughout the summer break. There is no income requirement and no need to attend Manistee Area Public Schools.
Luther Days kicks off on Wednesday
LUTHER — The village of Luther will be kicking off the area’s Independence Day festivities on Wednesday — the start of the week-long Luther Days festival. The first day of the festival will feature vendors, carnival rides and live music, among other attractions. According to the National...
Lane closures to take effect between Bean, Stephens Road
Lane closures for road work are scheduled to begin on Monday, July 8, and last through mid-August on US-10, between Bean Road and Stevens Road, the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) said in a press release. The work will take place during the weekday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m....
Proposed changes to recreation fees identified by the Huron-Manistee National Forests
CADILLAC, Mich. – The Huron-Manistee National Forests (HMNFs) is proposing changes to recreation fees at developed recreation sites across the forests, they shared in a press release. “Our fees have not increased in many years, but the cost of operating sites has,” said Nick Edington, Recreation Program Manager for...
Local nonprofit changing lives in Haiti
The Jeff and Debbi Gischia family started fundraising projects in Haiti back in 2001 through the St. Agnes Parish of Marion. But he family wanted to do "something in this world, something more for humanity." At the same time, their Catholic parish in Marion welcomed a visiting priest from Haiti...
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...
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