KRISTIN VERHAGE | CADILLAC NEWS Jim Meier, president of the Paul Bunyan Board of Realtors, looks over home sales statistics for for 2008 and 2009. Home sales have dropped locally and statewide since 2007 but not as dramatically as in other parts of the country, he said. Purchase this photo Read this Story |
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IZZI BENDALL | CADILLAC NEWS At 8 pounds and 10 ounces, Izaiah Michael Dean Wood was the first baby to be born at Mercy Hospital Cadillac in 2010. Izaiah's parents are Tina Richardson, 18, and Zachary Wood, 20, both of Cadillac. Purchase this photo Read this Story IZZI BENDALL | CADILLAC NEWS Tina Richardson, 18 of Cadillac, spends some time with her newborn son. According to Richardson, every ultrasound she had confirmed her baby was a boy. "That definitely helped when buying all of his clothes," Richardson said. Purchase this photo Read this Story IZZI BENDALL | CADILLAC NEWS Zachary Wood, 20 of Cadillac, looks through the gift basket that the Mercy Hospital Cadillac gave to his newborn son for being the first baby to be born at the hospital in 2010. Purchase this photo Read this Story IZZI BENDALL | CADILLAC NEWS Shauna Graham, 23, sits with husband Alton, 26, and their newborn daughter Kaylee. According to Shauna, neither she or Alton came up with the name. "My son named her," Shauna said. "I have no idea how he came up with the name, but he just wanted her to be Baby Kaylee." Purchase this photo Read this Story IZZI BENDALL | CADILLAC NEWS At six pounds and 12 ounces, Kayle Elna Graham was the last baby to be born at Mercy Hospital Cadillac in 2009. Her parents are Alton Graham, 26, and Shauna Graham, 23, both of Cadillac. Purchase this photo Read this Story |
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IZZI BENDALL | CADILLAC NEWS At 8 pounds and 10 ounces, Izaiah Michael Dean Wood was the first baby to be born at Mercy Hospital Cadillac in 2010. Izaiah's parents are Tina Richardson, 18, and Zachary Wood, 20, both of Cadillac. Purchase this photo Read this Story IZZI BENDALL | CADILLAC NEWS Tina Richardson, 18 of Cadillac, spends some time with her newborn son. According to Richardson, every ultrasound she had confirmed her baby was a boy. "That definitely helped when buying all of his clothes," Richardson said. Purchase this photo Read this Story IZZI BENDALL | CADILLAC NEWS Zachary Wood, 20 of Cadillac, looks through the gift basket that the Mercy Hospital Cadillac gave to his newborn son for being the first baby to be born at the hospital in 2010. Purchase this photo Read this Story IZZI BENDALL | CADILLAC NEWS Shauna Graham, 23, sits with husband Alton, 26, and their newborn daughter Kaylee. According to Shauna, neither she or Alton came up with the name. "My son named her," Shauna said. "I have no idea how he came up with the name, but he just wanted her to be Baby Kaylee." Purchase this photo Read this Story IZZI BENDALL | CADILLAC NEWS At six pounds and 12 ounces, Kayle Elna Graham was the last baby to be born at Mercy Hospital Cadillac in 2009. Her parents are Alton Graham, 26, and Shauna Graham, 23, both of Cadillac. Purchase this photo Read this Story |
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MARDI SUHS | CADILLAC NEWS Taking a break from his physical therapy patients at Mercy Rehab, Brett Ransom discusses his mission call to Ethiopia. In January Ransom, along with his wife and three children, will leave for a one-year mission trip to Africa. Purchase this photo Read this Story MARDI SUHS | CADILLAC NEWS Courtesy photo
Brett Ransom shared the gospel with members of the Borana Tribe in Ethiopia by story-telling with an interpreter. It was the first time they had heard the Gospel message. Purchase this photo Read this Story MARDI SUHS | CADILLAC NEWS Courtesy photo
During a recent one-month mission trip to Ethiopia, Brett Ransom was airlifted by helicopter into a remote village to share the Gospel for the first time to members of the Borana Tribe. That experience convinced him to return with his family for a year of mission work. Purchase this photo Read this Story |
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IZZI BENDALL | CADILLAC NEWS Emergency personnel respond to a fatal two-vehicle crash on southbound U.S. 131 near the M-115 exit Sunday afternoon. A Kalamazoo man driving one of the vehicles died when he lost control and was struck broadside by a second vehicle. Purchase this photo Read this Story IZZI BENDALL | CADILLAC NEWS Emergency personnel respond to a fatal two-vehicle crash on southbound U.S. 131 near the M-115 exit Sunday afternoon. A Kalamazoo man driving one of the vehicles died when he lost control and was struck broadside by a second vehicle. Purchase this photo Read this Story IZZI BENDALL | CADILLAC NEWS Emergency personnel respond to a fatal two-vehicle crash on southbound U.S. 131 near the M-115 exit Sunday afternoon. A Kalamazoo man driving one of the vehicles died when he lost control and was struck broadside by a second vehicle. Purchase this photo Read this Story IZZI BENDALL | CADILLAC NEWS Emergency personnel respond to a fatal two-vehicle crash on southbound U.S. 131 near the M-115 exit Sunday afternoon. A Kalamazoo man driving one of the vehicles died when he lost control and was struck broadside by a second vehicle. Purchase this photo Read this Story |
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RICK CHARMOLI | CADILLAC NEWS Motorists drive down Mitchell Street Monday. The next week or so light snow showers and frigid temperatures are going to leave area roads slick and icy. Purchase this photo Read this Story |
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JEFF BRODDLE | CADILLAC NEWS In the 2000s populations rose and fell in the area, although half the counties in our coverage exited the decade with more people than they had going in. Purchase this photo Read this Story |
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KAYLA KILEY | CADILLAC NEWS Franklin fifth-grader Marissa Boring counts on her hands while doing multiplication flash cards with her mentor, Barb Shankland of Cadillac. There's a need for mentors locally — especially for well-adjusted male role models. Purchase this photo Read this Story KAYLA KILEY | CADILLAC NEWS Barb Shankland of Cadillac shows a math flash card to 11-year-old Marissa Boring during their mentor session Tuedsay at Franklin Elementary School in Cadillac. "If I have a problem — like with my friends — she (Barb) talks to me and gives me advice," Marissa said. "If I didn’t have her, I’d probably keep most things to myself." Purchase this photo Read this Story KAYLA KILEY | CADILLAC NEWS Barb Shankland of Cadillac shows a math flash card to 11-year-old Marissa Boring during their mentor session Tuedsay at Franklin Elementary School in Cadillac. "If I have a problem — like with my friends — she (Barb) talks to me and gives me advice," Marissa said. "If I didn’t have her, I’d probably keep most things to myself." Purchase this photo Read this Story |
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KAYLA KILEY | CADILLAC NEWS Adult facilitators and students play a game during the Cadillac junior class' Challenge Day in December 2009. The program has been featured on Oprah and soon will be on MTV for bringing positive change within people and schools. Purchase this photo Read this Story KAYLA KILEY | CADILLAC NEWS Cadillac juniors Rebekah Mort and Ryan Gauld "high-five" during a Challenge Day getting-to-know-you game in the high school performance gym in December 2009. One-hundred juniors participated in the day-long event; each Cadillac High School and Junior High class had or will have a Challenge Day. Purchase this photo Read this Story KAYLA KILEY | CADILLAC NEWS From left, Cadillac High School juniors Brett Pertunen and Brittany Updegrove sit on the laps of CTC counselor Julie Boss and teacher Adam Lincoln during a Challenge Day game at Cadillac High School in December 2009. The day-long workshop teaches students how to “be the change” within their school. Purchase this photo Read this Story |
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KRISTIN VERHAGE | CADILLAC NEWS U.S. Rep. Pete Hoekstra (R-2nd District), candidate for Michigan governor, sat down with the Cadillac News on Tuesday to discuss issues affecting both the state and the U.S. Purchase this photo Read this Story |
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Reed City's Calvin Tacy grapples with a wrestler from Morley Stanwood Wednesday in the 160 pound weight class. Purchase this photo Read this Story Courtesy Dave Moe | Special to the Cadillac News
Reed City's Jared Shyrock attempts to pin a wrestler from Morley Stanwood during a match in the 140 pound weight class. Purchase this photo Read this Story |
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KRISTIN VERHAGE | CADILLAC NEWS Dave Bolduc is the station manager for WGCP 91.9-FM, a Christian radio station that began broadcasting Dec. 23. Purchase this photo Read this Story |
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IZZI BENDALL | CADILLAC NEWS When pulling up to an intersection where traffic driving in one direction can drive through while the other must yield, do you know who has the right of way when the traffic has cleared? Purchase this photo Read this Story |
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KAYLA KILEY | CADILLAC NEWS After a slow holiday season, Michigan Blood's shelves are running dry. Help the need Friday by giving blood at Buckley or Mesick schools. Purchase this photo Read this Story |
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JEFF BRODDLE | CADILLAC NEWS Outgoing Wexford County Board of Commissioners Chairman Michael Stump (right) congratulates Les Housler on his election as the new board chairman Wednesday night. Purchase this photo Read this Story |
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IZZI BENDALL | CADILLAC NEWS A structure fire Wednesday evening resulted in substantial damage to a home on 158 Leisure Road off M-115 in Cadillac West. Purchase this photo Read this Story IZZI BENDALL | CADILLAC NEWS A structure fire Wednesday evening resulted in substantial damage to a home on 158 Leisure Road off M-115 in Cadillac West. Purchase this photo Read this Story IZZI BENDALL | CADILLAC NEWS A structure fire Wednesday evening resulted in substantial damage to a home on 158 Leisure Road off M-115 in Cadillac West. Purchase this photo Read this Story |
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RICK CHARMOLI | CADILLAC NEWS Cadillac's Travis McDonald (3) takes a shot over Gaylord's Antony Rudel (44) in a game Thursday night in Cadillac. Cadillac won the game 70-66 Purchase this photo Read this Story RICK CHARMOLI | CADILLAC NEWS Cadillac's Grayson Fuller (14) applies some defensive pressure to Gaylord's Antony Rudel (44) in a game Thursday night in Cadillac. Cadillac won the game 70-66 Purchase this photo Read this Story |
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JEFF BRODDLE | CADILLAC NEWS Mike Filkins is the new conductor of the Cadillac Symphony Orchestra. Filkins, who has been conducting local music groups for the past 27 years, said he applied for the position because he loves orchestras. Purchase this photo Read this Story |
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KAYLA KILEY | CADILLAC NEWS Wendy Sandgren, owner of the Clothes Line in downtown Cadillac, arranges a kitchen table display in her store. Sandgren said she was "apprehensive" heading into the holiday shopping season, noting "you didn't know what to expect." In the end, her holiday sales were about the same amount as last year's. Purchase this photo Read this Story KAYLA KILEY | CADILLAC NEWS Beverly Bean, owner of The Gospel Book Store in downtown Cadillac, experienced a "very slow" holiday season. In fact, the 2009 Christmas season brought in about half the amount of revenue that the 2008 season brought. Bean was afraid she'd have to close. Purchase this photo Read this Story KAYLA KILEY | CADILLAC NEWS Beverly Bean, owner of The Gospel Book Store in downtown Cadillac, experienced a "very slow" holiday season. In fact, the 2009 Christmas season brought in about half the amount of revenue that the 2008 season brought. Bean was afraid she'd have to close. Purchase this photo Read this Story |
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RICK CHARMOLI | CADILLAC NEWS Cadillac forward Brock Wilhelm advances the puck as Traverse City Central defenseman Ian McGraw tries to get at the puck in a game Friday at the Wex. Purchase this photo Read this Story RICK CHARMOLI | CADILLAC NEWS Cadillac goalie Mike Boike (21) stops a shot on goal against a Traverse City Central player Friday in a Big North Conference game. Purchase this photo Read this Story RICK CHARMOLI | CADILLAC NEWS Traverse City Central captain Jared VanWormer (17) and Cadillac forward Tyler Thomas (6) chase after a lose puck during the first period of a Big North Conference game Friday. Purchase this photo Read this Story RICK CHARMOLI | CADILLAC NEWS Cadillac's Will Badner (9) and Tyler Thomas (6) dig for a puck against the boards during the first period of a Big North Conference game against Traverse City Central. Purchase this photo Read this Story |
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JEFF BRODDLE | CADILLAC NEWS Assembly Leader Ron Marks and Gunwaler Gino Vanover attach a gunwale to a Four Winns H220 at the Cruiser Plant in Cadillac Thursday. Several parties are interested in purchasing the Cadillac boat manufacturer. Purchase this photo Read this Story |
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From right, freshmen Tyler Steeby and Rochelle Taylor, play their instruments during Manton High School marching band practice in this October 2009 Cadillac News file photo. Purchase this photo Read this Story RICK CHARMOLI | CADILLAC NEWS Rick Charmoli | Cadillac News
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RICK CHARMOLI | CADILLAC NEWS Cadillac's Abby DeWitt (14) goes up for a shot as multiple Gaylord players converge to defend it in a Big North Conference game Friday. Purchase this photo Read this Story RICK CHARMOLI | CADILLAC NEWS Cadillac forward Olivia Perrin (15) goes up for a shot as Gaylord's Brooke Arnold applies some defensive pressure in a Big North Conference game Friday. Purchase this photo Read this Story |
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KAYLA KILEY | CADILLAC NEWS Hiram Thompson recently bought Manton Hardware from Tom Akers; Thompson changed the store’s name to Manton Pro Hardware. Purchase this photo Read this Story KAYLA KILEY | CADILLAC NEWS Sherry Thompson, owner of Manton Pro Hardware, gives customer Burt Morrow change. Sherry and her husband Hiram Thompson bought the store on Dec. 31, 2009. The couple is expanding the store's inventory. Purchase this photo Read this Story |
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IZZI BENDALL | CADILLAC NEWS If you already have plans to make changes to your home, either keep an eye out for stickers that say a product is tax credit eligible or do a little research beforehand. Not all products qualify for the tax credit. Purchase this photo Read this Story IZZI BENDALL | CADILLAC NEWS Federal tax credits for consumer energy efficiency provide taxpayers with 30 percent of cost up to $1,500 when they purchase energy-efficient insulation, roofing, doors, etc. The credit will expire on Dec. 31, 2010.
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IZZI BENDALL | CADILLAC NEWS (From right to left): Mark McGuire of McGuire's Resort, professional racer Iain Hayden, and logistics engineer Jim Burton take some time to talk prior to Hayden's race. According to Hayden, the difference between racing in Cadillac versus states like Colorado is that in Cadillac, the snow is real.
"It's all man-made out there," Hayden said. "The man-made stuff seems to freeze together." Purchase this photo Read this Story IZZI BENDALL | CADILLAC NEWS Crew chief Stu Robinson tightens the bolts on the four-stroke-powered FX Nytro® race sled, of which there are only four in the world. The Yamaha USA OTSFF team owns all four. Purchase this photo Read this Story |
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JEFF BRODDLE | CADILLAC NEWS Dawn Boonstra, secretary for McBain High School, is one of the recipients of the Gary Lowery Heart and Soul Award. Purchase this photo Read this Story |
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RICK CHARMOLI | CADILLAC NEWS A group of Lake City Lower Elementary students use the monkey bars during recess during the first day of school this past September in Lake City. Purchase this photo Read this Story RICK CHARMOLI | CADILLAC NEWS From left, seniors Nick Crane, Ben Molitor and sophomore Emily DeForge eat lunch in the Lake City High School cafeteria this past September during the first day of school. Purchase this photo Read this Story RICK CHARMOLI | CADILLAC NEWS From left, Bryan Farley, Triston Kline and Jacob Wright fill out a first day of school book in their first grade classroom this past August. After having the summer off, the students at the Cadillac Area Public Schools’ elementary started class. Purchase this photo Read this Story |
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JEFF BRODDLE | CADILLAC NEWS A draft of the proposed new Wexford County Zoning Ordinance completed in November is drawing fire from some members of the county commission who find it too restrictive. Purchase this photo Read this Story JEFF BRODDLE | CADILLAC NEWS Courtesy Photo
A zoning map of Wexford County reveals a patchwork of colors designating different uses or jurisdictions. Purchase this photo Read this Story |
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Courtesy Lori Burch and her daughter Kelly Burch from Marion drove to Cadillac Monday morning to bargain hunt at the new Salvation Army Thrift Store. Purchase this photo Read this Story Courtesy Deanne Down said she loves shopping for bargains in area thrift stores and couldn’t wait for the Salvation Army Thrift Store to open. Purchase this photo Read this Story |
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RICK CHARMOLI | CADILLAC NEWS The Lake City Area Schools Board of Education and Superintendent Harry "Bud" Ashton, center right, discuss some district business in this Cadillac News September 2009 file photo. During Wednesday's meeting the board is scheduled to hear a presentation on student homelessness. Purchase this photo Read this Story |
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RICK CHARMOLI | CADILLAC NEWS From left, Augusta Burton, Hannah Wiesemann, and Deanna Johnson work on some classroom work at Lake City High School. Recently Lake City High School was named as one of the U.S.News & World Report Americas Best High Schools for 2010. Purchase this photo Read this Story RICK CHARMOLI | CADILLAC NEWS Charles Dykgraaf works on some English homework in his classroom at Lake City High School. Recently Lake City High School was named as one of the U.S.News & World Report Americas Best High Schools for 2010. Purchase this photo Read this Story RICK CHARMOLI | CADILLAC NEWS Students at Lake City High School work in the computer lab. Recently Lake City High School was named as one of the U.S.News & World Report Americas Best High Schools for 2010. Purchase this photo Read this Story |
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KAYLA KILEY | CADILLAC NEWS Lt. David Street, Cadillac Michigan State Police Post commander talks on the phone while viewing a Web site on fraudulent checks. Find out the top five scams in the greater Cadillac area, and how you can best protect yourself from getting scammed. Purchase this photo Read this Story KAYLA KILEY | CADILLAC NEWS When scams come into the Michigan State Police Post in Cadillac, post commander Lt. David Street said the department determines whether it's a scam, and shreds confirmed scams. Local people have been scammed, and police say it's hard to track down the scammers. They recommend erring on the side of caution. Purchase this photo Read this Story |
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JEFF BRODDLE | CADILLAC NEWS A project by the Department of Environmental Quality to clean groundwater contamination at the site of an old McBain gas station is proceeding smoothly. Purchase this photo Read this Story |
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RICK CHARMOLI | CADILLAC NEWS Mercy Hospital Infection Prevention Coordinator Joanna Warner prepares to give a H1N1 vaccination to Mercy Hospital Community Relations Kim O'Neil recently. The flu season is here and people in the medical field urge people to get both the seasonal and H1N1 vaccination if they haven't already. Purchase this photo Read this Story RICK CHARMOLI | CADILLAC NEWS Mercy Hospital Infection Prevention Coordinator Joanna Warner injects the H1N1 vaccination into Mercy Hospital Community Relations Kim O'Neil. Purchase this photo Read this Story RICK CHARMOLI | CADILLAC NEWS This is a box of H1N1 vaccinations used for employees at Mercy Hospital in Cadillac. Both the H1N1 and seasonal flu vaccinations are available at District Health Department No. 10 offices. Purchase this photo Read this Story RICK CHARMOLI | CADILLAC NEWS This is a box of seasonal flu vaccinations used for employees at Mercy Hospital in Cadillac. Both the H1N1 and seasonal flu vaccinations are available at District Health Department No. 10 offices. Purchase this photo Read this Story |
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RICK CHARMOLI | CADILLAC NEWS From left, McKinley fifth graders Kari Brainerd, Tamera Badgley, and Nathaniel Bergey read during study time in their classroom Cadillac News file photo. CAPS Superintendent Paul Liabenow is going to recommend that the district expand its partnership with the Wexford-Missaukee ISD which would mean up to 25 percent of the current student body at McKinley would have to go to one of the other three elementaries in the city limits. Purchase this photo Read this Story |
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KRISTIN VERHAGE | CADILLAC NEWS North Mitchell Street between 13th Street and Boon Road is expected to undergo work later this year, according to the Michigan Department of Transportation. Purchase this photo Read this Story KRISTIN VERHAGE | CADILLAC NEWS The city of Cadillac is working with the owner of the former Cad-A-Stran building at North Mitchell Street and Ayer Street to demolish the structure. Purchase this photo Read this Story KRISTIN VERHAGE | CADILLAC NEWS The Michigan Department of Transportation plans to rebuild North Mitchell Street between 13th and River streets in 2011. Purchase this photo Read this Story |
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MARDI SUHS | CADILLAC NEWS Lake City High School student Darren Ruhf greets guest speaker Tom Harrison with a hug after his presentation about the life of his son, Alex. Purchase this photo Read this Story MARDI SUHS | CADILLAC NEWS Tom Harrison is surrounded by students after he spoke at the Lake City High School about his son Alex and the aftermath of his death eleven months ago. Purchase this photo Read this Story MARDI SUHS | CADILLAC NEWS Tom Harrison talked with Lake City High School students (L-R) Shonta Turman, Megan Schoenherr and Brandi Gibson. Purchase this photo Read this Story MARDI SUHS | CADILLAC NEWS Tom Harrison gave away Act Now shirts that honor the life of his son Alex to students who participated in the question and answer part of his presentation. Student Octavia Pendergrass accepted one of the shirts. Purchase this photo Read this Story MARDI SUHS | CADILLAC NEWS After the one-hour presentation in the Lake City High School gym, a group of students stayed to participate in team-building activities. Purchase this photo Read this Story |
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RICK CHARMOLI | CADILLAC NEWS Two of Merlin and Ann Marie Coy's sled dogs take a break during a demonstration at the Carl T. Johnson Hunting and Fishing Center Saturday in Cadillac. Purchase this photo Read this Story RICK CHARMOLI | CADILLAC NEWS Merlin Coy yells out directions for his team of Alaskan Husky sled dogs during a demonstration at the Carl T. Johnson Hunting and Fishing Center in Cadillac. The sled dogs were in Cadillac Saturday but will return on Feb. 27 and March 13. Purchase this photo Read this Story RICK CHARMOLI | CADILLAC NEWS From left, lead dogs Blondie and Anna pull and pace the team behind them. The sled dogs were at the Carl T. Johnson Saturday during a demonstration. Purchase this photo Read this Story RICK CHARMOLI | CADILLAC NEWS Children load up on a sled as others line up at the sled dog demonstration at the Carl T. Johnson Hunting and Fishing Center Saturday. Purchase this photo Read this Story RICK CHARMOLI | CADILLAC NEWS Merlin Coy starts his team of Alaskan Huskies off as they take a short ride during a sled dog demonstration at the Carl T. Johnson Hunting and Fishing Center in Cadillac. Purchase this photo Read this Story |
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JEFF BRODDLE | CADILLAC NEWS Rebates for energy saving appliances will be offered by the federal government through the State of Michigan in a program informally known as cash for clunker appliances. Purchase this photo Read this Story JEFF BRODDLE | CADILLAC NEWS The cash for clunker appliances program, to be rolled out in February, will offer rebates only for specific models of household appliances. Purchase this photo Read this Story |
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RICK CHARMOLI | CADILLAC NEWS Jerry Adams, Cadillac Community Development Coordinator, was the speaker at the Cadillac Area Chamber of Commerce's Lecture Luncheon Friday. His topic of discussion was tourism, retail and industry trends and opportunities in the Cadillac area. Purchase this photo Read this Story |
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RICK CHARMOLI | CADILLAC NEWS Two of Merlin and Ann Marie Coy's sled dogs take a break during a demonstration at the Carl T. Johnson Hunting and Fishing Center Saturday in Cadillac. Purchase this photo Read this Story RICK CHARMOLI | CADILLAC NEWS Merlin Coy yells out directions for his team of Alaskan Husky sled dogs during a demonstration at the Carl T. Johnson Hunting and Fishing Center in Cadillac. The sled dogs were in Cadillac Saturday but will return on Feb. 27 and March 13. Purchase this photo Read this Story RICK CHARMOLI | CADILLAC NEWS From left, lead dogs Blondie and Anna pull and pace the team behind them. The sled dogs were at the Carl T. Johnson Saturday during a demonstration. Purchase this photo Read this Story RICK CHARMOLI | CADILLAC NEWS Children load up on a sled as others line up at the sled dog demonstration at the Carl T. Johnson Hunting and Fishing Center Saturday. Purchase this photo Read this Story RICK CHARMOLI | CADILLAC NEWS Merlin Coy starts his team of Alaskan Huskies off as they take a short ride during a sled dog demonstration at the Carl T. Johnson Hunting and Fishing Center in Cadillac. Purchase this photo Read this Story |
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RICK CHARMOLI | CADILLAC NEWS Lincoln Elementary fifth grade teacher Tom Ouwinga passes out colored pencils to his class during the first day of school last fall in this Cadillac News file photo. Health care reform has been a hot topic lately but has always been a big issue for schools. Purchase this photo Read this Story RICK CHARMOLI | CADILLAC NEWS Lake City social studies teacher Cliff Fossitt uses a smart board to teach his students in a personal finance class recently. Health care reform has been a hot topic lately but has always been a big issue for schools. Purchase this photo Read this Story RICK CHARMOLI | CADILLAC NEWS Cadillac High School Social Studies teacher Adam Lincoln talks about the 1920s during his U.S. history class in this Cadillac News file photo. Health care reform has been a hot topic lately but has always been a big issue for schools. Purchase this photo Read this Story |
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JEFF BRODDLE | CADILLAC NEWS A 34,000 square foot expansion to the Curry House will include 20 additional assisted living apartments as well a state-of-the-art 36-bed memory care facility for residents suffering from Alzheimer's and dementia. Purchase this photo Read this Story JEFF BRODDLE | CADILLAC NEWS A project drawing shows the entrance to Curry House II as it will appear when complete sometime around late spring. Purchase this photo Read this Story |
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JEFF BRODDLE | CADILLAC NEWS The Carl T. Johnson Hunting and Fishing Center invites families to try their hand at ice fishing from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday. Get free instruction, equipment, bait and even a heated shanty to keep warm. Bring a bucket to sit on ice. Hot chocolate and coffee inside. Purchase this photo Read this Story JEFF BRODDLE | CADILLAC NEWS The Carl T. Johnson Hunting and Fishing Center invites families to try their hand at ice fishing from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday. Get free instruction, equipment, bait and even a heated shanty to keep warm. Bring a bucket to sit on ice. Hot chocolate and coffee inside. Purchase this photo Read this Story |
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MARDI SUHS | CADILLAC NEWS Laurie Yonkers of Cadillac shows off a check she received for some old gold jewelry at the Treasure Hunters Roadshow being held at the Cadillac Sands. Purchase this photo Read this Story MARDI SUHS | CADILLAC NEWS Michael Richter, show manager for the Treasure Hunters Roadshow, weighs a collection of gold jewelry to determine its value. Purchase this photo Read this Story MARDI SUHS | CADILLAC NEWS Buyer Jeff Ford (left) and show manager Michael Richter look over a collection of Indian Head pennies brought to the Treasure Hunters Roadshow at the Cadillac Sands. Purchase this photo Read this Story MARDI SUHS | CADILLAC NEWS Clarice and Jack Hamilton of Harrietta were pleased with the check they received for $181.50 when they sold some old gold jewelry and coins. Purchase this photo Read this Story MARDI SUHS | CADILLAC NEWS In the waiting area of the Treasure Hunters Roadshow, Katina Bailey (left) and Marie Johnson begin sorting through boxes of old stuff to show the buyers. Purchase this photo Read this Story |
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KRISTIN VERHAGE | CADILLAC NEWS Just As Nice Thrift Store volunteers Cal Baas, left, of Falmouth, and Chet Van Haitsma of McBain arrange furniture at the store in Lake City. Donated items such as these that are sold at the store benefit the Friends Ministry. Purchase this photo Read this Story KRISTIN VERHAGE | CADILLAC NEWS Patti Mortenson, manager of the Friends Ministry's Just As Nice Thrift Store in Lake City, said donations have been strong and steady. Purchase this photo Read this Story KRISTIN VERHAGE | CADILLAC NEWS Located behind the Just As Nice Thrift Store, these trailers are filled with donated furniture, clothing and housewares. Purchase this photo Read this Story |
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JEFF BRODDLE | CADILLAC NEWS Wexford County Sheriff Gary Finstrom addresses the county board of commissioners regarding a hiring freeze. Finstrom said his staff was already down by one position. Purchase this photo Read this Story |
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KAYLA KILEY | CADILLAC NEWS Mesick High School English teacher James McInerney expresses to the school board that continually-changing talks about cuts, but not knowing what or who might be cut, in the past few weeks put the staff through much anguish during the public comment period at the special school board meeting Wednesday night. The board voted to make a number of mid-year cuts in effort to help balance its budget. Purchase this photo Read this Story KAYLA KILEY | CADILLAC NEWS Mesick Consolidated Schools interim superintendent John Chandler addresses the school board about four options it has to deal with the school's budget deficit. The board approved a plan that would leave the school $98,000 in the red at the end of the current academic year; however, thanks to recent donations by school personnel and a community member, the school now looks to end the year $69,000 in the hole. Purchase this photo Read this Story KAYLA KILEY | CADILLAC NEWS From left, Mesick school board member Jason Abraham and president Dan Nolf address the public during the Wednesday night special school board meeting. The board approved a plan that would leave the school $98,000 in the red at the end of the current academic year; however, thanks to recent donations by school personnel and a community member, the school now looks to end the year $69,000 in the hole. Purchase this photo Read this Story |
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KAYLA KILEY | CADILLAC NEWS Craig Taylor, assistant delivery engineer for MDOT in Cadillac, shows how to push the button in order to cross Mitchell Street. Taylor said many people have been confused about "pushing the button" in order to cross Mitchell Street since October when the signals started working. It's illegal for a person to enter the roadway to cross the street when the "don't walk" symbol is illuminated. Purchase this photo Read this Story KAYLA KILEY | CADILLAC NEWS Tammy Grant, owner of R.J. Grant’s For Her, questions MDOT assistant delivery engineer Craig Taylor about the "don't walk" pedestrian crossing sign Friday. Grant is among the many Cadillac-area residents who have been confused about using the button in order to cross Mitchell Street. Purchase this photo Read this Story KAYLA KILEY | CADILLAC NEWS Tammy Grant, owner of R.J. Grant’s For Her, asks MDOT assistant delivery engineer Craig Taylor about how downtown Cadillac's new pedestrian crossing system works. Taylor said many people have been confused about pushing the button. Purchase this photo Read this Story KAYLA KILEY | CADILLAC NEWS Pushing the button to cross Mitchell Street in downtown Cadillac increases pedestrian safety, according to MDOT assistant delivery engineer Craig Taylor. Simply push the button, then wait for the "walk" symbol to illuminate; then the pedestrian has 23 seconds to cross the street. It's illegal for a person to enter the roadway to cross the street when the "don't walk" symbol is illuminated. Purchase this photo Read this Story KAYLA KILEY | CADILLAC NEWS Tammy Grant, owner of R.J. Grant’s For Her, safely crosses Mitchell Street after pushing the crosswalk button. Purchase this photo Read this Story KAYLA KILEY | CADILLAC NEWS MDOT assistant delivery engineer Craig Taylor helps a woman learn how to push the button in order to legally cross Mitchell Street in downtown Cadillac Friday. It's illegal for a person to enter the roadway to cross the street when the "don't walk" symbol is illuminated. Purchase this photo Read this Story |
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RICK CHARMOLI | CADILLAC NEWS The Cadillac Junior High will house a new health clinic which will offer care to students and youth ages 10 to 21. The clinic is set to open in April. Purchase this photo Read this Story |
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KAYLA KILEY | CADILLAC NEWS Lisa Musselman, environmental health clerk at District Health Department No. 10, hands Dr. James Wilson, medical director of the health department, a radon gas test kit. The radon test kits are free this month at District Health Department No. 10 in Cadillac; at Central Michigan District Health Department in Reed City, the kits cost $5 or by a non-perishable food donation. Kits normally cost $10. Purchase this photo Read this Story KAYLA KILEY | CADILLAC NEWS You can't sense it, but it's there — and it's deadly. Radon gas causes more American deaths in 2009 than drunk driving, fires and carbon monoxide. January is radon action month. Get a free testing kit from the health department in Cadillac; in Osceola County, get a kit for $5 or by a non-perishable food donation. Purchase this photo Read this Story KAYLA KILEY | CADILLAC NEWS The radon gas test kit is easy to use. January is radon action month. Get a free testing kit from the health department in Cadillac; in Osceola County, get a kit for $5 or by a non-perishable food donation. Purchase this photo Read this Story |
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JEFF BRODDLE | CADILLAC NEWS In this Cadillac News file photo, stop signs similar to this one, and other directional signs have been reported stolen from snowmobile trails in Missaukee County. The state Department of Natural Resources and Environment is asking for the public to be respectful of snowmobile trail signs. Purchase this photo Read this Story JEFF BRODDLE | CADILLAC NEWS In this Cadillac News file photo, stop signs similar to this one, and other directional signs have been reported stolen from snowmobile trails in Missaukee County. The state Department of Natural Resources and Environment is asking for the public to be respectful of snowmobile trail signs. Purchase this photo Read this Story |
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RICK CHARMOLI | CADILLAC NEWS Mesick's Shawn Bates (23) drives the lane against Buckley's Jeff Dreves (33) in a Northwest Conference game Friday. The Bears won the game 76-65. Purchase this photo Read this Story RICK CHARMOLI | CADILLAC NEWS Mesick center Caleb Robinson (35) floats a shot against a couple Buckley defenders including Jeff Dreves (33) in a Northwest Conference game Friday. The Bears won the game 76-65. Purchase this photo Read this Story RICK CHARMOLI | CADILLAC NEWS Buckley guard Josh Ledford (21) drives the lane against several Mesick defenders during a Northwest Conference game Friday. The Bears won the game 76-65. Purchase this photo Read this Story RICK CHARMOLI | CADILLAC NEWS Buckley's Drew Corwin (32) goes up for a shot late in the fourth quarter against Mesick defenders Tyler Hermatz (12) and Caleb Robinson (35) in a Northwest Conference game Friday. The Bears won the game 76-65. Purchase this photo Read this Story |
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RICK CHARMOLI | CADILLAC NEWS Mesick guard Abby Simerson (20) takes a shot against Buckley freshman Bailee Kuhn (10) in a Northwest Conference game Friday. The Bulldogs won the game 47-31. Purchase this photo Read this Story |
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MARDI SUHS | CADILLAC NEWS Bob VanDellen, Cadillac Area Community Foundation Board president, signs a $15,000 check that was presented to Cadillac Area YMCA board members on Monday. Purchase this photo Read this Story MARDI SUHS | CADILLAC NEWS From left, Bob VanDellen, Cadillac Area Community Foundation Boar president, and foundation executive director Linda Kimbel present a $15,000 check, the last grant of 11 that totaled $82,475, to Sue Baker, Cadillac Area YMCA Board chairman and Don Lakin, former board chairman. Purchase this photo Read this Story MARDI SUHS | CADILLAC NEWS The YMCA accepted a $15,000 check from the Cadillac Area Community Foundation. YMCA representatives (L-R) include: YMCA Board Chairman Mary Dillon, YMCA Executive Director Chris Gentry, new YMCA Board Chairman Sue Baker and former YMCA Board Chairman Don Lakin. Purchase this photo Read this Story |
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MARDI SUHS | CADILLAC NEWS Joy Van Drie co-owns the downtown Cadillac store Toy Town with her husband, Lincoln. Van Drie said she learned how to manage her time by working her way through college with three jobs. Purchase this photo Read this Story MARDI SUHS | CADILLAC NEWS From her desk in the basement of Toy Town, Joy Van Drie operates another business. Identity Builder is a public relations, marketing and communications company with both local and international accounts. Purchase this photo Read this Story |
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In this Cadillac News file photo the Greatest Fourth in the North fireworks in Lake City were launched for the first time from barges in the lake in 2009 to ensure good views for spectators. Purchase this photo Read this Story RICK CHARMOLI | CADILLAC NEWS This is a file photo of the exterior of the new Lake City Area Chamber of Commerce building located at 107 Main Street in downtown Lake City. Lake City has seen many upgrades over the years including the chamber moving downtown. Purchase this photo Read this Story RICK CHARMOLI | CADILLAC NEWS Clyde Johnson of the engineering firm Gosling Czubak details Lake City water system improvements at a public hearing last fall in this Cadillac News file photo. The new water system is just one example of how Lake City is trying to upgrade. Purchase this photo Read this Story RICK CHARMOLI | CADILLAC NEWS Jeff Broddle | Cadillac News
Lake City skateboarders try out the new asphalt laid down as part of the Reeder Park renovation in this Cadillac News file photo. Purchase this photo Read this Story RICK CHARMOLI | CADILLAC NEWS Jan Klooster | Cadillac News
New tennis courts by the waterfront attract visitors in Lake City in this Cadillac News file photo. Purchase this photo Read this Story RICK CHARMOLI | CADILLAC NEWS Rick Charmoli | Cadillac News
From left, Lake City Mayor Mike Russell, USDA Rural Development Area Director Shelly Fuller, Northern Michigan Regional Manager for Sen. Debbie Stabenow Brandon Fewins and USDA Rural Development Susan Looney pose for a picture after a check for nearly $2 million was given to the city of Lake City in this Cadillac News file photo. The money is being used to upgrade the city’s municipal water system. Purchase this photo Read this Story |
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RICK CHARMOLI | CADILLAC NEWS This is one of the trucks the Lake City Area Fire Department is going to be using once it starts operations in April. The truck will be a tanker truck and is being modified at Cadillac Fabrication. Purchase this photo Read this Story RICK CHARMOLI | CADILLAC NEWS Workers at Cadillac Fabrication work on the tank that will be used on the Lake City Area Fire Department's tanker truck. The new fire department which will cover Lake Township and the city of Lake City is set to go online in April. Purchase this photo Read this Story |
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JEFF BRODDLE | CADILLAC NEWS Boys playing in the Cadillac Area Hockey Association scramble for the puck during a Sunday game. About halfway through the first year of privatization at Wexford Civic Arena, both positive and negative reviews are being heard. Purchase this photo Read this Story JEFF BRODDLE | CADILLAC NEWS Fans watch a hockey game from the stands at The Wex. While some parents feel the facility has been colder than ever, others say the heat has always been an issue. Purchase this photo Read this Story |
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KAYLA KILEY | CADILLAC NEWS Watch Deb Dyer of MSU Extension's Nutrition Kitchen prepare this simple and tasty breakfast at www.cadillacnews.com/food/chef. Purchase this photo Read this Story |
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KRISTIN VERHAGE | CADILLAC NEWS Don Hoitenga of the Wexford/Missaukee Right to Life leads those participating in the organization's annual Silent March on Sunday afternoon. Purchase this photo Read this Story KRISTIN VERHAGE | CADILLAC NEWS Participants in Sunday's annual Wexford/Missaukee Right to Life Silent March pass through the intersection of Mitchell and Granite streets. Purchase this photo Read this Story KRISTIN VERHAGE | CADILLAC NEWS The annual Wexford/Missaukee Right to Life Silent March is held to make the statement that it is God, not man, who decides who is given life. Purchase this photo Read this Story KRISTIN VERHAGE | CADILLAC NEWS The annual Wexford/Missaukee Right to Life Silent March is held to make the statement that it is God, not man, who decides who is given life. Purchase this photo Read this Story |
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KRISTIN VERHAGE | CADILLAC NEWS Kathy, a resident of Pleasant Lake Lodge Assisted Living, tries her hand at the Wii Fit's hula hoop activity on Sunday. The home in Cadillac held a Pajama Day for its residents, who were encouraged to stay in their pajamas and play games. Purchase this photo Read this Story |
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KAYLA KILEY | CADILLAC NEWS Bob West, supervisor/driver at the Salvation Army Thrift Store in Cadillac, sells a few items to a customer Monday. Many local nonprofit groups are in need of volunteers, but not enough people are lending a hand. Purchase this photo Read this Story KAYLA KILEY | CADILLAC NEWS Bob West, supervisor/driver at the Salvation Army Thrift Store in Cadillac, moves a desk to a customer's vehicle Monday. Many local nonprofit groups are in need of volunteers, but not enough people are lending a hand. Purchase this photo Read this Story KAYLA KILEY | CADILLAC NEWS KAYLA KILEY | FILE PHOTO
Cheryl Mosse, an employee at Manton's resale store "The INC Spot," works the cash register as a customer buys items at the store in this Cadillac News file photo. The INC Spot is one of the many local resale stores that needs volunteers. Many nonprofits are claiming that they're down to their skeleton crews. Purchase this photo Read this Story KAYLA KILEY | CADILLAC NEWS RICK CHARMOLI | FILE PHOTO
Shepherd's Table of Cadillac volunteer Darlene Lukity puts some pickled sweet yellow peppers on a tray in preparation of a meal in this Cadillac News file photo. Volunteers are down locally, and many organization heads said when people don’t volunteer to help, the community becomes in danger of losing services and programs. Purchase this photo Read this Story |
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Courtesy The Missaukee County Sheriff's office is seeking information regarding a break-in at McBain Pharmacy early Monday morning which may have involved this light colored Chrysler/Dodge vehicle captured on the city's surveillance system. Purchase this photo Read this Story |
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KRISTIN VERHAGE | CADILLAC NEWS Zack Romanack's character, The Man, holds a play's cast, crew and theatre-goers hostage in Pine River High School's upcoming production of "The Man in Seat 24." This murder mystery and play- within-a-play will be performed Thursday, Friday and Saturday at LeRoy Elementary. Purchase this photo Read this Story KRISTIN VERHAGE | CADILLAC NEWS Amanda Wickens, left, who plays The Director, learns from her stage manager, Evie, played by her sister, Beth Wickens, that her play has been hijacked. Purchase this photo Read this Story |
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KAYLA KILEY | CADILLAC NEWS Responders clean up debris from a Tuesday-morning accident on M-55. The car crash occurred at about 7:40 a.m. on East M-55 near South 33 Road in Cadillac. Purchase this photo Read this Story KAYLA KILEY | CADILLAC NEWS All three people involved in the Tuesday-morning accident on M-55 walked away without injury, according to police. A Marion woman lost control of her vehicle and struck head-on a vehicle occupied by two Cadillac men. Purchase this photo Read this Story KAYLA KILEY | CADILLAC NEWS This is one of two vehicles that was involved in a two-car, head-on collision at about 7:40 a.m. Tuesday. Three local people were involved in the crash, and all three people walked away without injury, according to police. Purchase this photo Read this Story KAYLA KILEY | CADILLAC NEWS Traffic near the accident was stop-and-go Tuesday morning for more than an hour as officials slowed traffic to clean up the accident scene Tuesday morning. Purchase this photo Read this Story |
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RICK CHARMOLI | CADILLAC NEWS Tustin Elementary fifth grader Spencer Haskel works in the computer lab recently. The Pine River Area Schools District is holding a special election next month and various district are holding elections in May for school board positions and millage renewals. Purchase this photo Read this Story RICK CHARMOLI | CADILLAC NEWS Tustin Elementary fourth grade teacher Jana Mulder asks some questions to her class recently. The Pine River Area Schools District is holding a special election next month and various district are holding elections in May for school board positions and millage renewals. Purchase this photo Read this Story RICK CHARMOLI | CADILLAC NEWS Tustin Elementary custodian Teresa Raab checks the ceiling for leaks. The Pine River Area Schools District is holding a special election next month and various district are holding elections in May for school board positions and millage renewals. Purchase this photo Read this Story |
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RICK CHARMOLI | CADILLAC NEWS Cadillac forward Will Badner (9) takes a shot on the Petoskey goalie as forward Joey Gussert tries to redirect the shot in a Big North Conference game Wednesday. Purchase this photo Read this Story RICK CHARMOLI | CADILLAC NEWS Cadillac's Evan Sharp (8) tries to poke check the puck away from Petoskey's Aaron Cook (12) as Cadillac goalie Michael Boike (21) watches in a Big North Conference game Wednesday. Purchase this photo Read this Story |
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JEFF BRODDLE | CADILLAC NEWS Nikki Carlson wanted to do something to help her daughter's friend, Kelsey Fredell, 7, who was injured in a car accident last month, so she held a bake sale last night at Bob Evans in Cadillac. The restaurant also pitched in with 15 percent of sales. Purchase this photo Read this Story JEFF BRODDLE | CADILLAC NEWS Nikki Carlson wanted to do something to help her daughter's friend, Kelsey Fredell, 7, who was injured in a car accident last month, so she held a bake sale last night at Bob Evans in Cadillac. The restaurant also pitched in with 15 percent of the night's sales. Purchase this photo Read this Story |
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KRISTIN VERHAGE | CADILLAC NEWS The Cadillac Area Manufacturers Association is launching a marketing effort in hopes of attracting new industry to Cadillac.
The effort focuses on technology that would take steam released from Cadillac Renewable Energy's co-gen plant and use it to help heat and power other manufacturers. Purchase this photo Read this Story KRISTIN VERHAGE | CADILLAC NEWS The Cadillac Area Manufacturers Association is launching a marketing effort in hopes of attracting new industry to Cadillac.
The effort focuses on technology that would take steam released from Cadillac Renewable Energy's co-gen plant and use it to help heat and power other manufacturers. Purchase this photo Read this Story |
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JEFF BRODDLE | CADILLAC NEWS Workers traverse the broad expanse of a roof at the new Cadillac-Wexford Transit Authority facility on 13th Street. Much of the facility's cost was paid for through federal stimulus dollars, but the project is not the only one being borne largely by federal funds. Purchase this photo Read this Story JEFF BRODDLE | CADILLAC NEWS Workers traverse the broad expanse of a roof at the new Cadillac-Wexford Transit Authority facility on 13th Street. Much of the facility's cost was paid for through federal stimulus dollars, but the project is not the only one being borne largely by federal funds. Purchase this photo Read this Story JEFF BRODDLE | CADILLAC NEWS A worker breaks out his tape measure while helping construct the Cadillac-Wexford Transit Authority facility on 13th Street. Purchase this photo Read this Story |
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