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• Info: Summer Concerts series include different styles and varieties of Christian music: barbershop, traditional Gospel, country Gospel, contemporary Christian. Blue grass, Blues and Rock styles. § What: VSV Farmers Market. • Place: Veterans Serving Veterans Park, 41 Road across from the Airport. • Time: 9 a.m. to 3...
Manton Consolidated Schools is accepting applications for one full time
Manton Consolidated Schools is accepting applications for one full time Elementary Special Education Teacher, State of Michigan Special Education Endorsement. Please send applications to: JP Katona Elementary Principal Manton Consolidated Schools 105 Fifth Street Manton, MI 49663 or email (preferred) jpkatona@mantonschools.org by July 12, 2024.
Man must pay $26K for ‘tampering’ with Sleeping Bear Dunes river
GRAND RAPIDS, MI — A West Michigan man must serve five years of probation and pay $26,300 in restitution and court costs after being convicted of tampering with the Platte River at the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore two years ago. Andrew B. Howard was sentenced Tuesday by U.S....
New farmers market in Cadillac to benefit veterans
A new farmers market that benefits local veterans has just opened up in Cadillac. The Veterans Serving Veterans farmers market features fruits, veggies, flowers, plants, handmade goods, baked goods and much more. Local Air Force and Army veteran Roger Bandeen - who also serves as and the director of Veterans Serving Veterans - said the market evolved after people suggested they started holding one on Saturdays at their pavilion at the park. He said that so far, turnout has been good, and they hope it continues to grow as the word gets out.
Scottville Police Department news, posted June 27, 2024
The following is recent activity of the Scottville Police Department:. 9:43 a.m., malicious destruction of property, 300 block of West Beryl Street, City of Scottville. 2:09 p.m., stray dog, 200 block of West Broadway Avenue, City of Scottville. 2:48 p.m., ordinance violation — inoperable vehicle, 300 black of Maple Avenue,...
Interlochen man dies from drowning in Manistee River
MANISTEE COUNTY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- An Interlochen man died from drowning after he fell into the Manistee River on Tuesday, according to the Manistee County Sheriff's Office. Sheriff Brian Gutowski said the drowning occurred at 5:50 p.m. Tuesday, just downstream of the Hodenpyl Dam. Sheriff Gutowski said a witness saw...
Michigan man, 53, drowns while fishing near dam in Manistee River
MANISTEE COUNTY, MI – A Michigan man drowned while fishing in the Manistee River on Tuesday. The Manistee County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the incident, which occurred downstream from the Hodenpyl Dam at 5:50 p.m. Deputies say 53-year-old Todd Marshall of Interlochen was fishing when he fell in the water and began to struggle before submerging.
Interlochen man drowns in the Manistee River while fishing
MANISTEE COUNTY — A man died after falling into the water without a lifejacket, the Manistee County Sheriff’s Office said. Deputies were called to the scene on the Manistee River, downstream from Hodenpyl Dam, around 6 p.m. Tuesday. They said Todd Marshall of Interlochen fell in while fishing and went under. The Sheriff’s Office, Dickson Township Fire Department, DNR officers and a drone from the Little River Band of Ottawa Indians Department of Public Safety all aided in the search. Marshall was eventually found in the water by the DNR boat. Life-saving measures were attempted, but deputies said the man couldn’t be saved.
After day 2 of the Michigan PGA Women’s Open Jessica Welch still holds strong lead
THOMPSONVILLE - After day 2 of Michigan PGA Women’s Open Jessica Welch sits -11 with a 6-stroke lead ahead of the rest of the field. She came into day 2 of the tournament at -9 and was able to shoot 2 under on Tuesday. Welch had just one bogey all day and it came on the first hole, after that she only made par or birdie the rest of the way. She said after her round today that she wouldn’t miss the event for anything. “Once I found this event, I will not miss it. I plan it every year if even if it’s not humanly possible. I want to play in this event because the course is beautiful it’s so well run the weather is amazing, so this has become a definite stop for me.” Welch Said. We had a couple local athletes in action Anci Dy a Traverse City Native shot even today, equaling her score from yesterday and putting her tied for 5th on the leaderboard. She has played this event many times in her years of golfing.
Man Sentenced For Damaging Beaches At Sleepy Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Michigan Mark Totten today announced that Andrew Blair Howard, 63, of Sparta and Frankfort, Michigan, was sentenced to 60 months’ probation and ordered to pay $22,472.22 in total restitution to the National Park Service and U.S. Coast Guard, along with $3,947.71 in costs related to the court proceedings.
'It's a constant conversation': Conductor Delyana Lazarova on WYSO and learning Brahms
Conductor Delyana Lazarova views herself as a musician among peers. Her work is built on collaboration, openness, and a keen sensitivity to an orchestra's unique sound and character. She is globally admired for her skill in communicating musical nuances to an ensemble and fostering an environment where music can flourish naturally.
Drowning reported near Hodenpyl Dam on Tuesday
MANISTEE COUNTY — The Manistee County Sheriff's Office is investigating a drowning that occurred on the Manistee River just downstream from Hodenpyl Dam on Tuesday. Todd Marshall, 53, of Interlochen, was fishing when he fell into the water and began to struggle before going under, according to a witness at the scene.
Jessica Welch claims wire-to-wire win in 2024 Michigan PGA Women’s Open at Crystal Mountain
THOMPSONVILLE – Jessica Welch of Thomasville, Ga., saw an eight-shot lead dwindle to just one before making a seven-foot birdie putt on the final hole to win the 31st Michigan PGA Women’s Open Championship presented by Coca-Cola by two shots. “It’s very humbling and I’m very grateful,” she...
Georgia’s Jessica Welch maintains lead through Round 2 in Michigan PGA Women’s Open at Crystal Mountain
THOMPSONVILLE – Jessica Welch has held the lead heading into the final round before, but never by as many as six shots. “That will be a new experience, but it’s not a bad thing,” said the 30-year-old LPGA Epson Tour player who was atop the leaderboard after the second round of the 31st Michigan PGA Women’s Open presented by Coca-Cola at Crystal Mountain Tuesday.
Michigan Triathlon Club of Northern Michigan to preview Ironman course
GRAND TRAVERSE COUNTY — Ahead of the Ironman 70.3 race in Frankfort, the Michigan Triathlon Club of Northern Michigan is offering a course preview ride this weekend for runners. For triathletes who wish to continue on with the workout, the club also is inviting athletes to join the Mi-Tri club for a brick workout previewing the runners’ course. Emili Jackson, event coordinator for the Mi-Tri Club, explained what the partnership with Ironman means to them: “It means a great deal to us to have this race here. Ironman is a worldwide organization. I’m not sure if a lot of people...
Robert Maidens, 90
Robert Charles Maidens, 90, passed away on Friday, June 21, 2024. He was born in Manistee, Michigan on March 9, 1930. Robert was preceded in death by his wife of 70 years, Inez Rose (Monnot) Maidens; his daughter, Roxanne Kahn; grandchild, Patrick Norman Morgan; and great-grandchild, Marilyn Rose Kahn. He...
Looking Back for June 26: Manistee's water supply in critical shortage
The city water supply is so critically short with the second well out of commission that residents were warned if they were found sprinkling, their water supply would be shut off at the curb.
West Michigan angler sentenced for diverting national park river by hand
A West Michigan fisherman was sentenced Tuesday to probation after being convicted of diverting a national park river to ease boat access to Lake Michigan. Andrew Blair Howard, 63, of Sparta and Frankfort, Michigan, was sentenced to 60 months probation and ordered to pay nearly $22,500 in total restitution to the National Park Service (NPS) and United States Coast Guard, along with nearly $4,000 in costs related to the court proceedings, U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Michigan Mark Totten announced Wednesday.
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