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CADILLAC — Lake Mitchell Sewer Authority board chair Dave Kuyers shudders to think what the final price tag will be for dealing with flooding around the lake.
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Flooding affects Cadillac recreation, tourism
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CADILLAC — Flooded parks, washed out trails and submerged docks still remain as Cadillac’s tourism season nears.
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Officials field questions from residents affected by flooding
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CADILLAC — Residents facing the potential loss of their homes to flooding are searching for the answer to one question: is help on the way?
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Floodwater pumping off Chestnut, North Boulevard continues Thursday
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Story Highlights • The flood response continued in Cadillac today, with efforts focused on pumping water from neighborhoods on Chestnut Street and near Kenwood Road off North Boulevard. • City crews are monitoring areas to see where roads create natural dams that separate floodwater from the lake. When this happens, the water can be relocated elsewhere.
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Town hall meeting provides flood recovery update as response continues
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CADILLAC — Local and state officials say the response to historic flooding in the Cadillac area is ongoing, with recovery efforts still weeks away as high water continues to impact roads, homes and infrastructure.
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Wexford board approves no wake orders for Lakes Cadillac, Mitchell
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CADILLAC — A temporary no wake restriction will be in place on both Lake Cadillac and Lake Mitchell after the Wexford County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a resolution Wednesday during a special meeting.
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Experts explain why it’s taking so long for floodwaters to recede
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CADILLAC — In the days since the level of Lake Cadillac peaked on April 19, water has fallen about 3.6 inches, which averages to an agonizingly slow 1/3- to 4/10-of-an-inch per day.
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Residents in flooded areas asked to take trash to nearest barricade
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CADILLAC — The company that provides refuse collection in the city of Cadillac is asking that residents in flooded out areas bring their garbage to the nearest barricade on pickup day.
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Limited water use allowed in Cadillac West amid sewer system repairs
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CADILLAC — Water use continued in a limited manner in Cadillac West on Monday afternoon, following repairs to sewage infrastructure damaged by weekend flooding.
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Residents trying to stay positive amid severe flooding
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Story Highlights:
• Severe flooding from heavy rain continues to affect Cadillac residents living around Lake Mitchell and Lake Cadillac.
• Residents share their experiences are dealing with damage from the flooding, including failed sump pumps and the constant removal of water to protect their homes.
• Despite the flooding, many residents are staying positive as their shared tales of family, friends and neighbors helping others out.
