Heavy rains Thursday lead to some anxiety in Cadillac
CADILLAC — Some Cadillac residents felt a dreadful sense of deja vu on Thursday, when heavy rains caused isolated flooding on parts of Chestnut Street, along the Clam River and in other places around town.
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Would dredging the Clam River had lessened the impact of flooding?
Story Highlights • Some have suggested dredging the Clam River to increase its water capacity and reduce the impact of flooding that occurred in April. • Experts, including an engineer who evaluated the Clam River dam and conditions downstream of it, say due to the unique characteristics of the... ...
Fund in the works to help landlords in Cadillac affected by flooding
CADILLAC — For 50 years, Bob and Sue Jones were landlords who developed and owned numerous rental properties in Cadillac.
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Flood cleanup nearing end, organizers thinking about next steps
CADILLAC — Requests for various types of assistance have slowed in recent weeks, as homeowners wrap up flood cleanup work and move on to the next phase — rebuilding.
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As cleanup efforts continue, affected residents express gratitude for help
CADILLAC — Whether it’s the countless volunteer hours put in by individuals and organizations, or city staff working late into the night to lend a helping hand when it was needed most, the Cadillac community has stepped up in a big way to respond to flooding.
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Flood recovery continues as lake levels remain stable after recent rains
• Wexford County Drain Commissioner Mike Solomon said current lake and waterway levels can handle normal rainfall, easing concerns after April’s flooding. • Christian Aid Ministries completed work on 35 homes, providing an estimated $1.1 million in flood restoration assistance in the Cadillac... ...
With big storms coming, officials keeping eye on lake levels
CADILLAC — Two big storm systems have the potential to produce a lot of rain in the Cadillac area over the next couple of days and local officials have taken notice.
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With farm duties pulling away volunteers, cleanup crew departing Friday
CADILLAC — After two weeks and more than 30 home cleanups completed, volunteers from Christian Aid Ministries will be leaving Cadillac on Friday.
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What is the Water Asset Management Plan, could it have prevented flooding?
CADILLAC — In December 2017, the city’s contracted engineering firm, Prein and Newhof, completed a Water Asset Management Plan in an effort to help staff manage Cadillac’s water source, treatment, storage and distribution assets.
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Historic flooding turns Meauwataka man’s 6-day canoe trip into survival test
MEAUWATAKA — When Meauwataka resident Jesse HotVedt set out to canoe halfway across northern Michigan in April, he didn’t expect to be caught in the worst flood conditions on record.
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Standing water still a big challenge for cleanup volunteers
Volunteers still looking for homes to clean up • Cadillac Salvation Army Captain Greg Bock encourages those with questions about Christian Aid Ministries to call him at (563) 261-4510, or message him on Facebook. • Those seeking help cleaning up their homes also can call Christian Aid Ministries... ...
Flood victims, cleanup volunteers share meal in Cadillac
CADILLAC — Christian Aid Ministries provided dinner to their flood cleanup volunteers and others impacted by local flooding on Wednesday evening.
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Funding now available through NMCAA for flood-affected residents
Story Highlights • Items NMCAA can assist with include repair or replacement costs for damaged furnaces, water heaters and air conditioners; insulation repair or replacement; purchase and installation of generators and fans; mold remediation; and water damage cleanup. • Interested residents can... ...
Correction
A story in Friday's paper had a typo in the phone number for the Northwest Michigan Community Action Agency's flood assistance program. The correct number is (231) 947-3780.
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Whitmer highlights Cadillac flooding in disaster declaration request to Trump
CADILLAC — The Cadillac area stood out among the 43 counties in Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s disaster declaration request to President Donald Trump, submitted Friday.
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Cleanup work keeping Cadillac residents, volunteers busy beyond city limits
- Residents affected by flooding along Lake Mitchell are making progress on cleanup and repairs.
- Free cleanup help is available for eligible residents with a Cadillac mailing address, said Cadillac Salvation Army Captain Greg Bock. To inquire, call or text Bock at 563-261-4510.
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Flood disaster declaration request submitted by the state
Story Highlights • The state of Michigan may not find out for a month or more if a Presidential Disaster Declaration is approved in response to historic flooding that affected parts of Wexford, Missaukee and Osceola counties. • The declaration includes two categories, damage to public... ...
Flood recovery continues in Cadillac area
CADILLAC — Hundreds of homeowners in the Cadillac area are in the thick of cleanup and recovery efforts after historic flooding caused millions of dollars in damage throughout the county.
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‘Loving my neighbor as myself’
CADILLAC — Within the flooded basement of a home at the intersection of Leeson Avenue and Division Street, 10 members of an Amish community in Marion sang amongst themselves as they pulled out debris and destroyed possessions.
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The history of the Clam River dam
Dam timeline • In the 1870s, the old dam south of Wright Street was built around the same time the canal was constructed between lakes Cadillac and Mitchell. • In 1955, the Department of Conservation submitted lake level recommendations based on a thorough study of the lakes, following a number... ...
With most city roads reopened after flooding, it’s now a ‘waiting game’
CADILLAC — City officials won’t know the whole extent of damage to flood-affected roadways until vehicles have had some time to travel on them again.
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Cadillac reopens city docks after flooding; North Boulevard is next
CADILLAC — Operations feel like they’re getting back to normal for the City of Cadillac, said Department of Public Works Supervisor Ken Payne.
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Cadillac reopens North Boulevard, city docks after flooding
- North Boulevard opened Friday after flooding closed sections near Kenwood Park and M-115 in mid-April.
- City docks are also open; officials are still asking boaters to follow no-wake notices to prevent shoreline damage.
- A lift station sand berm will remain partly in place to prevent another...
Second volunteer flood cleanup team arrives in Cadillac
- Christian Aid Ministries hopes to help all Cadillac flood victims in need with home cleanup, said team leader Ken Miller.
- The team will be visiting Cadillac homeowners who reported property damage through the state's online survey.
