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Up North Lowdown: The Platte River diversion
This week: Hear from the Frankfort man sentenced for diverting the Platte River in 2022. A string quartet is popping up in unexpected places. And it was great spring for a tiny fruit fly that causes trouble for cherry farmers. Stories featured in this episode:. Friske appears at candidate forum:...
Fishing report shows local conditions, best methods
The Department of Natural Resources’ weekly fishing report for June 26 shows some of the most current conditions in Manistee, Mason and Benzie counties. In Manistee, the report for Lake Michigan says anglers are mainly seeing a mix of Chinook salmon, coho salmon, steelhead and lake trout along the shelf at various depths.
A Bridge Through the Genres
Try to define the sound of Lake Street Dive. Go ahead, just try. There are some jazzy overtones, but it sounds like pop music. There’s a bit of a country lilt to vocalist Rachael Price’s voice, but also a resonance straight from earthy 1960’s soul. The band has done songs by Hall & Oates, Bonnie Raitt, The Pointer Sisters, and George Michael, but Lake Street Dive is not a cover band (despite an occasional resemblance to Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox).
US-10 project begins July 8 between Scottville and the village of Custer
MASON COUNTY, Mich. - The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is investing approximately $500,000 to improve 3 miles of US-10 between Scottville and the village of Custer. County:. Mason. Highway:. US-10 Closest city:. Scottville. Start date:. Monday, July 8, 2024. Estimated end date:. Mid-August 2024. Traffic restrictions:. Lane closures and...
Norman Township Fire Department celebrating 50 years
Norman Township Fire Department members are inviting the public to celebrate the department’s 50th anniversary with a July 4 open house event. Fire Chief Jack VanderBie said all are welcome to join in the celebration from 10-11 a.m. at the fire station, located at 17206 Eighth St. in Wellston.
Manistee's US 31 bridge rehab project nearing completion
MANISTEE — Work on the U.S. 31 bridge is at the home stretch. "We are at this point hopeful for a Monday opening — we don’t have a specific time yet," Michigan Department of Transportation North Region communications specialist James Lake said Friday. "We do have still some remaining work items that we’re getting through, but right now, Monday is our current estimate."
Gregory L. Pitrago
Gregory Pitrago, of Cadillac, passed away on Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at his home surrounded by his family. Greg was born on January 17, 1957 to Richard E. and MaryAnn (Pelker) Pitrago in Detroit, Michigan. Greg proudly answered the call of duty serving in the United States Navy on the USS Prairie.
Glen Alan Jandron
LUTHER, MI- Glen Alan Jandron of Luther, formerly of Ishpeming, passed away June 26, 2024 at Currie Comfort Home in Reed City. He was 64. Glen was born June 11, 1960 in Ishpeming to Donald Joseph and Florence Patricia (Quayle) Jandron. Glen graduated from Ishpeming High School in 1979. He...
Manistee debate watchers from both parties agree on Biden's performance
MANISTEE — About 100 people turned out for watch parties in Manistee on Thursday night for the first presidential debate of 2024. A raspy and sometimes halting President Joe Biden tried repeatedly to confront Donald Trump in their first debate ahead of the November election, as his Republican rival countered Biden’s criticism by leaning into falsehoods about the economy, illegal immigration and his role in the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol insurrection.
Fireworks, parades and community: Cadillac area ready to celebrate America
The Fourth of July is almost here, and anyone in the Cadillac area looking for something fun to do won’t have to go too far to find it. This most American of holidays will be marked with festivities and single day events with activities ranging from fireworks, parades and musical performances.
Medallion hunt back for sixth year in Cadillac
CADILLAC — Pop culture has many well-known detectives. Sherlock Holmes, Columbo, Nancy Drew and more recently the Pokémon character Pikachu are all pop culture detectives that have graced either the big screen or small screen. Once again, the Cadillac Lions Club is asking locals residents to harness their inner detective to figure out a mystery. They also want them to stretch their legs, wander Cadillac and have some fun while doing it.
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