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Susan Justine Helmboldt
Susan Justine Helmboldt passed away into glory peacefully at Munson Healthcare Cadillac on July 11th 2024 surrounded by her family. She was 74 years of age. Susan was born on November 28th 1949 at Mercy Hospital in Cadillac to Glen and Eileen Ashley. She is the eldest of five children. While growing up on Mosser Street, in Cadillac, she met the love of her life, Jimmy Helmboldt she was seven and he was nine. Susan was a graduate of Cadillac Senior High School, Class of 1967.
Looking Back for July 13: Manistee man wins Muskegon Soap Box Derby Race
Craig Biland, of Manistee, was the winner of the Soap Box Derby Race in Muskegon this weekend. Biland won a large trophy plus a $500 savings bond and an all-expense paid trip to Akron, Ohio.
WSCC President Highlights Workforce Development
LANSING — West Shore Community College President Scott Ward attended a significant announcement at the GM Lansing Grand River Assembly plant last week, according to a press release provided by WSCC. U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm revealed a $1.7 billion investment to convert 11 shuttered or at-risk auto manufacturing...
Mesick man awaiting sentencing on possession of child porn conviction
CADILLAC — A Mesick man is awaiting sentencing after he accepted a plea in Wexford County’s circuit court related to child pornography-related offenses. Paul John Jester entered guilty pleas to charges of possession of child sexually abusive material and using a computer to commit a crime for his connection with incidents on or between the dates of Jan. 1, 2022, and April 29 in Wexford County. He faces up to four years and/or $10,000 in fines on the possession offense and seven years and/or $5,000 on the computer-related offense.
Downtown Development Authority Informational Meeting
DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY/BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT. The City of Cadillac Downtown Development Authority will be holding a public informational meeting at their next regularly scheduled meeting to be held at 9:30 a.m. on July 31st, 2024. The meeting will be held in the Council Chambers in the City Administrative Offices at 200 N. Lake Street, Cadillac, MI.
Muskegon man charged for Manistee woman’s 2023 overdose death
On Friday, Dennis Dozier from Muskegon was arraigned on charges related to a May 2023 overdose death. After the death of Maycee Cox from Manistee, a joint investigation was conducted by the Manistee City Police Department and the State, Sheriff, and City Enforcement of Narcotics (SSCENT) Team. Dozier was charged with one count of Delivery of a Controlled Substance Causing Death and one count of Using a Computer to Commit a Crime. His bond was set at $150,000. The maximum penalty is life in prison.
Ford Model Ts to pack Northern Michigan park for car show
CADILLAC, MI – Ford Model Ts will pack a Northern Michigan park for a car show on Monday. About 250 Ford Model Ts are expected to be part of the event, which is part of the Model T Ford Club International 67th Annual Tour. The tour, scheduled for July 13-20, will be based in Cadillac for the first time and is returning to Michigan after 17 years away.
Help MCP, OCP grow for 33 cents a day
I am writing this today to ask you to consider financially supporting local news for about 33 cents a day. As you are most likely aware, I own and operate Mason County Press and Oceana County Press (Media Group 31, LLC), which I began in 2012. These online news services are available for free to our readers thanks to the generous support of advertisers. However, advertising sales are difficult. Over the past several years, the marketing business has become much more competitive with businesses also reducing their marketing budgets. We do continue to have many advertisers who do understand the value of supporting local businesses and supporting local news and I am very grateful to them.
Middle Branch approves tree removal at both cemeteries
At the recommendation of Eric Abbey, the Sexton (Manager) of the Middle Branch Township Cemeteries, the Board of Trustees approved to have several large, dead trees culled before they cause damage to the headstones/markers or to a person visiting their loved ones. Initially, Abbey was seeking the removal of four trees that were at the entrances to both the first and second cemeteries, but a request was made to also add in a dead pine that was located at the back of the first cemetery near the McCrimmons grave site. The pine had been rendered dead by a pileated woodpecker. The other trees include two old black walnut trees in cemetery two that area quite literally falling apart and two large and old maples in cemetery one again near the entrance; all four trees are more complicated in removal by their proximity to the power lines.
'Idyllic and beautiful': Interlochen's WYSO inspires conductor Matthew Straw
Matthew Straw is the newly appointed Assistant Conductor of the Opéra National du Rhin (Strasbourg National Opera Studio) in France. He is also conducting Interlochen's World Youth Symphony Orchestra this weekend in a program of classic and contemporary works. Under Straw’s baton, the ensemble will perform Ludwig van Beethoven’s...
Downtown Development Authority Streetscape Subcommittee Meeting
DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY/BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT BOARD. The DDA Streetscape Subcommittee is scheduled for 9:00a.m on Wednesday, July 17th, 2024. This meeting will be held at the Municipal Complex Council Chambers, 200 N. Lake Street, Cadillac, MI 49601.
Looking Back for July 12: Onekama High School girls softball players awarded
Onekama High School girls softball players Ashley Dalke and Bonnie Harthun made the second team and Erika Jach made honorable mention in the Western Michigan D All-Conference selections.
Family Health Care welcomes new board members
BALDWIN — The Family Health Care board of directors recently approved the nominations of two new members. David M. Glancy and Seth Wenger will fill five-year terms on the health center’s board. Board chairperson Pam Panetta said the new additions are an exciting addition for the board. Article...
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