Kalkaska County

KPS board approves KHS handbook, revokes open campus policy

Published by admin on Thu, 08/24/2017 - 3:00am

KALKASKA – There’s going to be a few changes at Kalkaska High School this fall.

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County officials to travel to NRC meeting in support of reverter waiver for Kaliseum

Published by admin on Thu, 08/24/2017 - 3:00am

KALKASKA – At least one member, and maybe more, of the Kalkaska County Board of Commissioners might soon be hitting the road in support of seeking a waiver to a reverter clause for the Kaliseum Recreation Complex.

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Farmer Pete’s Corn Maze: Locals, visitors invited to enjoy seven acres of family fun

Published by admin on Thu, 08/24/2017 - 3:00am

KALKASKA – The seven-acre corn maze at Shetler Family Farms opened on Aug. 12 and will remain open until Oct. 28, weather permitting.

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KPS appoints new board member to replace Sattler

Published by admin on Thu, 08/17/2017 - 3:00am

KALKASKA – The Kalkaska Public Schools Board of Education welcomed a new member to its ranks during its regular meeting Monday, Aug. 14, appointing Stacey Hicks to fill the remainder of former board member Julie Sattler’s term in office.

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Attorneys for village employees seek change of venue

Published by admin on Thu, 08/17/2017 - 3:00am

KALKASKA – The legal battle between the Village of Kalkaska and a handful of current and former employees could soon take another turn, one that might take it right out of Kalkaska.

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Judge sentences wife accused in father’s murder to 10 years, husband still awaiting trial

Published by admin on Thu, 08/17/2017 - 3:00am

KALKASKA – One down, one to go.

Half of an Orange Township couple has been sentenced in a case involving the Jan. 29 murder of a 54-year-old Springfield Township man.

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Organizers gear up for annual powwow, rededication at Springfield Twp. Park

Published by admin on Thu, 08/10/2017 - 3:00am

SPRINGFIELD TWP. – The beat of the drums and chants of tribal singers will soon ripple through the Springfield Township Park & Recreation Area, as organizers and supporters gear up for the annual Ah-Go-Sah Trail Traditional Powwow & Rededication celebration on Saturday, Sept. 2.

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BOC agrees to purchase gym equipment for Kaliseum

Published by admin on Thu, 08/10/2017 - 3:00am

KALKASKA – Those looking to work out at the Kaliseum Recreation Complex could soon have some new equipment to use at the county-owned facility.

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‘Mancelona Rocks’: Painted stones are talk of the town

Published by admin on Thu, 08/10/2017 - 3:00am

MANCELONA – Anyone that has recently spent time at parks in the Mancelona area may have spotted brightly painted rocks that resemble a lady bug, animal or have a cheerful message written on them.

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Newly formed group considers recall effort to unseat Sieting

Published by admin on Thu, 08/10/2017 - 3:00am

KALKASKA – Jeff Sieting has served as the Kalkaska village president since 2011, after unseating Virginia Thomas in the 2010 general election. That includes being unchallenged in winning his next two two-year terms in office.