Manton News

Wexford County deputies say a 21 year old Cadillac man led them on a chase, Saturday morning, got away on foot, and later called police to report his car stolen.

Two local beaches are under advisories and one is closed due to high bacteria levels.

At front Tyler DeCoeur, who plays Troy Bolton, and Tim Baase, who plays Chad Danforth, sit in a class taught by Sally Goggin, who plays Ms.

A group of eager Manton Elementary School kindergarten students ask questions during career day with Deputy Jeff Norman of Wexford County Sheriff's Office.

A former Manton Consolidated Schools clerk who allegedly took more than $20,000 from the district faces a felony embezzlement charge.

A former Manton Consolidated Schools employee was arrested Monday for stealing thousands from school accounts.

“It was particularly hard on us because we were young, first-time homeowners and I was pregnant”

The city-owned silver maple trees that Randall and Linda Kolodziejski once thought made Reid Drive so beautiful have become a sore topic for them over the past decade. via Detroit News Online

A Wexford County middle school student is hit by a car on his way to class. It happened just before 8 o'clock this morning on the corner of U.S. 131 and Fifth Street in Manton. via WTOM-TV Traverse City

“We want to keep the same schedule. That has been very successful with the kids”

Business covered during the regular board of education meeting for Marion Public Schools April 7 included transportation issues, drivers training, bids for curbs and sidewalks and granting tenure. via Northern Michigan News

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A Wexford County school district is seeing spots. Manton Grade School and Middle School have experienced an outbreak of the chicken pox, with 19 students missing class in the last three weeks. via WWUP-TV Cadillac

“We try and work with granges, just like any organization”

Donna Martin remembers when the babies were lined up like cordwood on the tables, sleeping on piled coats while their parents danced the night away. via Grand Traverse Herald Online

The city of Manton is holding a public hearing 7 p.m. March 10 at Manton VFW Post No. via Northern Michigan News

There's a benefit to the rural lifestyle. Those living in area townships see smaller tax bills. via Northern Michigan News

Arson could be the cause of a fire that burned in a home east of Manton Tuesday. via Northern Michigan News

Here's the Sports Overtime Lineup for Friday, February 1st: Luke Notestine BBB TC West at Cadillac, 7:30 PM GBB Manton at Pine River, 7:30 PM * Live at 6 PM from Cadillac HS Mike Foss BBB Harbor Springs at ... via WWUP-TV Cadillac

Due to weather conditions the following schools are cancelled for Wednesday: Baker College of Cadillac, Buckley Schools, Cadillac Public Schools, Evart Public Schools, Lake City Schools, Manton Schools, Marion ... via Northern Michigan News

A new trend is starting to happen in schools throughout the Cadillac area - Trimesters. via Northern Michigan News

A canoe livery currently on the land would not be a part of the purchase. The livery owners currently have a one year contract, and decisions about allowing the business to stay would be made at a later date. via WTOM-TV Traverse City

“They love working with people.”

The Cadillac-Wexford Transit Authority will soon offer new services for the same coin. via Northern Michigan News

A dozer moves trash at the Wexford County Landfill. At the landfill, 2007 was spent building credibility and preparing for 2008 and beyond. via Northern Michigan News