Evart, MI

CLARE, Mich. - Michigan State Police attempted to make a traffic stop on June 12th just after 9:00 p.m. The trooper attempted to stop a vehicle near the intersection of Beaverton Rd. and Clare Ave. in Grant Twp. The driver failed to stop and sped away. Police located the vehicle...

CADILLAC — After a rocky first couple of months under new ownership, the Cadillac landmark Hermann's European Cafe is ready to begin the next chapter in its storied history, as the Elevation Bistro and Wine Shop. Mike Blackmer, who with business partner John Kulhavi purchased the downtown restaurant from Hermann...

Edward J Lakies (EJ), age 85, passed away on May 5, 2021 in Marysville, Washington. Ed was born to Arthur and NIne (Smith) Lakies on August 21, 1935 in Cadillac. He was raised in Cadillac and graduated with the class of 1953. Growing up in Cadillac, he worked as a newspaper carrier for the Cadillac Evening News, also at Caberfae as ski patrol and at the boat dock on the canal. Ed was an enthusiastic drag race car driver most of his life and worked at restoring race cars and other vehicles. He got his start working on cars at Cy's Body Shop in Cadillac.

Happy Father’s Day to all the male role models, regardless if they have offspring or not. Here are five things to do this weekend. 1. ROCK OUT ON U.S. 131: The long-anticipated 131 Music Fest kicks off at 3 p.m. Saturday, featuring local bands and paying tribute to creator Jason “Hobie” Hardy, who died from COVID-19 in April. Bring a lawn chair and drink cooler to this family-friendly event.

MECOSTA COUNTY — The results are in. In order to better understand why some residents in northwestern Michigan are hesitant to get vaccinated for COVID-19, District Health Department No. 10 conducted a survey within its 10-county jurisdiction. Almost 300 people responded during the first week. DHD No. 10 released the...

Michigan State Police (MSP) troopers arrested a 26-year-old intoxicated male driver from Clare. Troopers from the Mount Pleasant State Police Post attempted to perform a traffic stop on a vehicle on June 12 at approximately 9:12 p.m. near Beaverton Road and Clare Avenue in Grant Township, Clare County. The driver...

Two Ferris State University residence hall sites find contractors engaged in significant activity as the campus profile changes ahead of the $29.5 million Center for Virtual Learning construction. Physical Plant Senior Project Manager Joe Haupt said Vandercook Hall is the current focal point as summer begins. However, work began before...

GREEN TOWNSHIP — A proposal to close camping at the White Pine Valley Recreational Area has been met with contention from some Mecosta County residents. Mecosta County obtained the land from the Department of Natural Resources in the late 1950s, Green Township supervisor Jim Chapman told the Pioneer. In 1964, the county board of supervisors, predecessor to the board of commissioners, passed a motion that the land be designated to the youth of Mecosta County.

BIG RAPIDS — Crossroads Charter Academy Food Services will be providing a free, seven-day supplies of breakfast and lunch to all students in all of Mecosta County’s schools. As part of the USDA Summer Food School Program, the goal is to help foster educational success through providing meals to students...

MANISTEE — Manistee County has had 1,114 cases of COVID-19 and 19 deaths, as of the most recent data from Wednesday’s update provided by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. There has been one new case and no new deaths in the county since Wednesday. This is an...

Going to an air show can be very entertaining, but it can be too loud and overwhelming for young children. Luckily, there’s a smaller-scale version taking flight in Clare, Michigan. On Saturday, June 19 and Sunday, June 20th – Central Michigan RC Jets will be entertaining fans with a fun...

EVART – Mackenzi VanBuren recently finished an impressive track and field career with the Evart Wildcats. She’s now taking her talents to Ferris State University. VanBuren recently signed a national letter of intent to run track and field with the Bulldogs. She ran the sprints and relays as an Evart...

MORLEY – Zade Garrett had a strong sophomore pitching season for Morley Stanwood’s baseball team and is hoping it only gets better in future seasons. There wasn’t a high school baseball season last year but Garrett said he was still able to get in some work during the offseason to get ready for this spring.

NORTHERN MICHIGAN (WPBN/WGTU) -- About two dozen manufacturing jobs will be coming to northern Michigan. On Wednesday, Governor Whitmer and the Michigan Economic Development Corporation announced two projects creating 25 jobs in Copemish and provide additional housing in Baldwin. M R Products in Copemish has experienced significant growth with more...

MANISTEE — A total of $57,000 has been distributed to 13 small businesses in Manistee County with nine or fewer employees to help their recovery from COVID-19. A total of $137,000 in grant funds was requested through 30 grant applications, more than double the amount of funding available. Ten of the 13 businesses were female-owned and three were owned by military veterans., according to a news release.

It was an afternoon of recognition on Wednesday. The Retired & Senior Volunteer Program of Mecosta, Osceola & Lake counties honored 48 of the hardest-working volunteers in the area with a special celebration luncheon.