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A local teacher was recognized for a nationwide award last month, and she was one of only 50 teachers in the country to receive the award.
Traverse City West Senior High School Math Teacher Diana Lyon-Schumacher received the 2009 Siemens Award for Advanced Placement in February. The award recognizes teachers’ dedication to the education of advanced [...]

An event recently held in Cadillac showcased a wide variety of arts and talents, while working toward providing activities at libraries. Benjamin Arie visited the event, and has the details.
Plus, a local Chamber of Commerce is currently accepting nominations for exceptional local business leaders and outstanding citizens, all as part of an annual award program. 
Those [...]

Supporting our Veterans… that’s the goal of a new fund that was recently established in our area. The groups in charge of the fund recently held an event in honor of the launch. Benjamin Arie was at the event and brings more details.
Plus, a photo gallery in our area is now a contender in a [...]

A “tale as old as time” is coming to a local school… over 100 students from the Cadillac Area Public Schools will soon be performing their rendition of Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast.” We visited one of their dress rehearsals, and have more details about the upcoming play.
Plus, a local hospital has received continued recognition for [...]

For bargain hunters, downtown Cadillac was the place to be last weekend. Many businesses from downtown Cadillac and beyond held their “sidewalk sales” over the weekend; we have the details. Plus, the winner of the Cadillac Chamber of Commerce’s “Brick Award.” Those stories on this Local Edition.

The principal of Forest View Elementary, located just outside Cadillac, recently received a special award presented in an unusual manner. We have more details about the award and its presentation.