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Man acquitted in Whitmer kidnap plot case running as a Republican for Wexford Co. sheriff
Less than nine months ago, Eric Molitor was facing the possibility of a lengthy prison term. Now he’s hoping to become Wexford County’s top law enforcement officer. On Thursday, the 40-year-old Cadillac man filed papers to run against Wexford County Sheriff Trent Taylor in the Republican primary in August. Molitor, along with twin brothers William […] The post Man acquitted in Whitmer kidnap plot case running as a Republican for Wexford Co. sheriff appeared first on Michigan Advance.
Michigan State Police Seize Meth, Fentanyl, and Machetes in Traverse City Traffic Stop, 2 Men Arrested
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. – A traffic stop turned into a significant drug bust for Michigan State Police in Grand Traverse County when they arrested two men on a slew of charges including possession of methamphetamine, fentanyl, and two large machetes. The incident occurred on Wednesday, May 8, at approximately...
Village of Mesick hosts 65th annual morel mushroom festival
MESICK, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- It's the time of the year mushroom hunters have been waiting for. Mesick is hosting their 65th annual mushroom festival this weekend. Mesick has self-described itself as the Mushroom Capital of the United States. The village welcomes the community to the grand parade, activities, carnival rides...
State park plants white cedar trees to stabilize 100-foot bluff that looms over former beach
MANISTEE TOWNSHIP, MI – This will not be the year that the Lake Michigan beach is restored at the bottom of a 100-foot bluff in Northern Michigan. The bluff at Orchard Beach State Park – a popular perch from which to watch sunsets – continues to deteriorate with parts “always sluffing off” and tumbling down to the beach, said park supervisor Doug Barry.
Softball Game Recap: Manton Gets the Win
Manton came into Saturday's matchup having lost three straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. Their pitchers stepped up to hand the Cabrini Monarchs a 1-0 shutout on Saturday. For Cabrini's part, Brianna Manning was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result:...
1 dead, others injured after head-on crash in Wexford County
WEXFORD COUNTY, MI – One person is dead and several others are injured after a Wexford County crash over the weekend. UpNorthLive reported the crash occurred on M-115 near Autumn Road in Selma Township on May 4. Michigan State Police told the TV station a vehicle crossed the centerline...
Baldwin holds decision day
BALDWIN - Baldwin high school held their annual decision day on Friday where members of the senior class announced where they would be going after graduation. The event is run my promise zone coordinator at Baldwin, Brandon Childress. Every student who applies to college received a laptop, and a few students received scholarships and chords to wear at graduation. One student, Miles Marsh-Robinson, is heading to GVSU to study art and sociology. “Throughout the senior year, I’ve really gotten into sociology and it’s something I pursued for my dual enrollment classes at West Shore, and I’m going to pursue that at GVSU since they’re offering me a great scholarship as well.” Said Marsh-Robinson. Another senior, Blake Anderson will be attending NMC and will study aviation.
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