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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.
Manistee Middle High School announces honor roll
MANISTEE — Manistee Middle High School announced the names of the students who were named to the second semester honor roll. An asterisk indicates all A's. Sixth grade: Adalyn Adamick, Chase Adams*, Avi Anciso, Railyn Austin, Chase Banicki*, Taylor Bruce*, Landon Cameron, Cyler Cole, Avah DeBoni*, Olivia Fink*, Mason Fortin, Camden Fowler*, Judah Hagerman*, Brooklyn Harvey*, Carson Jackson, Emmett Johnson*, Aria Kolberg*, Branson Lindeman*, Riley Loper, Lillian Luck*, Mason Martz, Brayden McDougall, Nora Miller, Hannah Noteware*, Serenity Ogan, Gavin Polcyn*, Aurelia Polichio*, Ava Quinn, Isabelle Radlinski, Trentyn Riley, Graham Rivette*, October Robutka*, Ella Schlafley*, Wallace Showalter, Alexander Slawinski*, Avery Smith, Tahani Smith, Madilyn Sprinkle, Gracie Stratton, Talon Swidorski*, Jack Tomich*, Rowen Verville, Natalie Wissner*, Sophie Witkowki, Adalyn Zuchowski*.
Filmmaker David Wild to screen latest documentary at Vogue Theatre
MANISTEE — Nationally-known filmmaker David Wild will be returning to his hometown, Manistee, for a one-night screening of his latest works. The Vogue Theatre will be holding a special screening of Wild’s new documentary “Howdy Pardner — Tales of the Cowboy Hat” on July 2 at 7 p.m.
Elks Lodge's Fourth of July parade entry is large American flag
MANISTEE — The Elks Lodge of Manistee will participate in the Independence Day Parade on July 4. The parade is part of the 2024 Manistee National Forest Festival taking place from July 3-7. The Elks Lodge is a nonprofit organization that focuses on serving youth and veterans in the community. The lodge raises funds through various charitable events that occur throughout the year.
Onekama in search of new recycling trailer location amidst ongoing dispute
ONEKAMA TWP. — The search for a suitable location for recycling in Onekama has prompted negotiations among several local organizations. Recycling containers that were temporarily moved to the Manistee County Fairgrounds are in need of a new home. The recycling location has been a point of contention for the...
Smokey's friends lend a helping hand
Tom Havard didn’t see when a tree standing on national forest land fell across the Lake Mitchell canal near Camp Torenta. He didn’t hear it either. What he did see, however, was a giant oak tree that was blocking the canal so people who live off of the canal could not navigate their boats into the body of the lake. The situation was more dire for those who were visiting the area, renting a house and had to leave town without their boat.
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...
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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CAPS Board approved budget for fiscal year starting July 1
CADILLAC — After multiple years of COVID-era funding helping to make budgeting a little easier, the Cadillac Area Public Schools Board of Education got its first look at life after ESSER or Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund. While that included a reduction of roughly $4 million year-to-year,...
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FISHING REPORT FORM THE DNR
A mix of Chinook salmon, coho salmon, steelhead and lake trout were caught along the shelf at various depths. Depths included 80 to 140 feet of water and out to 180 to 220 feet of water when fishing 45 to 120 feet down. Spoons, flasher/fly combinations and meat rigs all worked well. On the pier, bowfin and freshwater drum were caught inside the harbor with lures, alewife and crawlers. On the lake side, a couple steelhead were caught while using spawn. Early morning and late-night bites seemed to be best.
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.
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