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Explore with Eric: The legendary Tasty Treat in Lake City
LAKE CITY — No visit to Missaukee County would be complete without paying a visit to a staple of the Lake City community, Tasty Treat, home of the largest cones in the north. On a hot summer day, nothing beats their delicious ice cream, but what many visitors may...
Falmouth man arrested after threatening woman with an axe
LAKE CITY — A 52-year-old Falmouth man is facing multiple charges in Missaukee County after it was alleged he attacked a woman with an axe. Charles Avery Parsell was charged in 84th District Court with one count each of assault with a dangerous weapon, a 24-inch long Viking-style axe, domestic violence and a habitual offender fourth offense notice for his connection with an incident on July 12 in Aetna Township.
Cadillac Area YMCA continues to grow
CADILLAC — The Cadillac Area YMCA reached a significant milestone in 2023 — more than 100,000 member check-ins. The YMCA, founded in Cadillac in 2002, serves members predominantly from Wexford, Missaukee and Osceola counties, but everyone is welcome. The Cadillac Y also participates in the YMCA Nationwide program, which allows the use of most other YMCA facilities across the U.S.
Filling the Need: International priests in the Diocese of Gaylord
The Catholic Church continues to face challenges when it comes to having enough priests to serve all its parishes. And one of the solutions to the shortage the Catholic Church here in the United States has used for years, just got more complicated. Spend just a few minutes with Fr. Michael Janowski, and you’ll quickly learn, he simply loves being a Catholic priest “I found myself in seminary at the age of 40 going back to school, but every year that I completed, I kept going because I really enjoyed it. I really liked it, and I felt a call within me to say, okay, this is what I’m really supposed to do. And, at the age of 44, I was ordained for this diocese,” recalled Janowski.
Silent Observer unveils tool to help find area's 'Most Wanted'
LAKE CITY — The Cadillac Area Silent Observer has a new tool in its arsenal to help find people on its “Most Wanted” list. The silent observer program unveiled its new mobile trailer outside of the Missaukee County Sheriff’s Department in Lake City Thursday. The trailer has a 3-foot by 6-foot sign attached to it and security cameras.
McBain Heritage Days makes its return July 19-20
MCBAIN — After missing last year, McBain Heritage Days is making its return. The Missaukee Area Chamber of Commerce took over coordinating the event after the Heritage Days committee struggled to find volunteers. This year’s festival is scheduled for Friday, July 19, and Saturday, July 20. “It’s our...
Correction
A story that ran in the July 8 edition of the Cadillac News incorrectly said Steve Shafer and Monie Shafer were still involved in hunter safety classes at the Missaukee Conservation Club. The pair are retired and the club was thanking them for their years of service. The story also...
Family Health Care welcomes new board members
BALDWIN, Michigan – The Family Health Care Board of Directors recently approved the nominations of two new members. Hon. David M. Glancy and Seth Wenger will fill five-year terms on the health center’s board. “We are pleased to welcome Judge Glancy and Seth to our board,” said Pam...
Manton man accepts plea in body armor case
LAKE CITY — The Manton man who had a felonious assault conviction vacated in Missaukee County’s circuit court last month, has accepted a plea in a separate case stemming from the same incident. John David Pree entered a guilty plea to an added count of attempted possession or...
Make summer memories with MCD Wild Child Summer Program
Summer is officially here, the kids are out of school, the Fourth of July celebrations will soon be over — then what? Oftentimes it feels summer flies by too quickly and before we know it the kids are starting school back up. As parents, we want to create core memories that our kids will keep with them forever.
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