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2 suspects charged months after man’s body was found burned, buried in backyard
CADILLAC, MI – Two people have been charged, one with murder, months after a missing man’s body was found in his Northern Michigan backyard. Michigan State Police said Tuesday that 45-year-old Michael Peter Hayes of LeRoy and 18-year-old Katelynne Jonelle Hendricks of Tustin, was arraigned in the 84th District Court in Wexford County.
Charges filed in Wexford County death investigation
Two people are now charged with killing a Wexford County man and then burying his body. This is a case Northern Michigan’s news leader has been following since February. That’s when Michigan State Police say they found a body at a property in Cedar Creek Township. Michael Hayes and Katelyn Hendrix were both charged Tuesday with the death of Michael Hague.
With ferry service facing cuts, an island in Northern Michigan fears for its future
Neebish Island is separated from the Upper Peninsula mainland by a narrow channel of the St. Mary’s River. The ferry ride across takes a scant five minutes. But soon the ferry won’t run as late or as often as it used to, and the island’s few dozen permanent residents and the few hundred who come during the summer are worried that it will choke off Neebish Island’s lifeblood.
Hit-and-run driver in Northern Michigan goes into horse pasture
LEELANAU COUNTY, MI --A driver crashed through a fence and into a horse pasture Monday night, leaving a trail of damage before fleeing the scene. According to UpNorthLive, the driver hit a road sign before crashing through a mailbox and into the fence on a property along Harrys Road. After...
How to celebrate World Labyrinth Day in Northern Michigan
PETOSKEY — If you’ve never celebrated World Labyrinth Day, then Saturday might be your chance. World Labyrinth Day is an annual event sponsored by The Labyrinth Society. According to the society, “every year on the first Saturday in May thousands of people around the world participate in this moving meditation for world peace.” The “Walk as One at 1” is intended to create a rolling wave of peaceful energy across the world.
Wexford County hopes to stop cases of identity theft with new fraud alert program
Wexford County’s Register of Deeds, Roxanne Snyder said they rolled out the new initiative called ‘Fraud Notify’ because there is an increase in cases of identity theft or properties being stolen. Snyder said the program doesn’t stop fraud from happening but it’s a great tool to have in your toolbox if you have unattended property. The initiative alerts you if a document is recorded with the county in your name. With Cadillac and the surrounding area being a tourist destination, there are many properties that are unattended for long periods of time. “It targets mostly homeowners who are gone for a good share of the winter here in Michigan, we have a lot of snowbirds. So the house is empty. It could be vacant property because you’re not out there at the property very often. The elderly, anybody who maybe is in long term care. So anything that is sitting empty is a really good target,” said Snyder.
30 dogs - some from Northern Michigan - selected to appear on Michigan Lottery’s upcoming Lucky Dog instant game
LANSING — Thirty “pawsitivley” precious pups have been selected to appear on the Michigan Lottery’s upcoming Lucky Dog instant game, including several from Northern Michigan. The winners are: “Collaborating with players – and their lucky dogs – to bring the Lucky Dog game to fruition has been a great experience for everyone at the Michigan Lottery,” said Michigan Lottery Commissioner Suzanna Shkreli. “I recently met some of these wonderful pups and their owners, and seeing the reactions when they were given a replica Lucky Dog ticket featuring their dog was priceless!” The Lucky Dog instant game is scheduled to launch June 4. Each $1 ticket will offer players a chance to win prizes ranging from $1 up to $5,000, with more than $5.5 million in total cash prizes. Images of Lucky Dog tickets will be unveiled on the Michigan Lottery’s social media channels in the coming weeks.
Missing woman with Alzheimer’s found in thick swamp by Northern Michigan K9 team
LEELANAU COUNTY, MI – A Michigan K9 team tracked a missing woman for several miles before she was found in a thick swamp in Northern Michigan. According to the Leelanau County Sheriff’s Office, the woman, who has Alzheimer’s, went missing after going on a walk near Gala Road in Centerville Township on April 26.
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