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🌱 What led to a $250,000 bond for this Cadillac man?
Coming up: Ludington Girls Varsity Volleyball @ Cadillac on the Cadillac Patch calendar
Hello again Cadillac! We're bringing you the latest town highlights. Don't miss out, keep going! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- What led to a $250,000 bond for this Cadillac man?
- Remember when St. Ann's halls filled with clucks, barks and yowls?
- How a Cadillac hunter helped a wheelchair user land a 262-pound bear
Also on today's calendar: Ludington at Cadillac and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Breezy in the afternoon, with a high of 64 and low of 53 degrees.
- Wednesday: Clouds and sun with a shower, temps: high: 69, low: 42.
- Thursday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 61 and low of 39 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Cadillac man charged after weekend assault, domestic violence incident (cadillacnews.com) — A 67-year-old Cadillac man faces multiple charges after state police say he fired a gun and threatened violence during a domestic incident in Cherry Grove Township on Oct. 3. Troopers from the Cadillac Post arrested him without injury to the victim, seized several firearms, and a judge set a $250,000 cash or surety bond with a court date next week. 
• Today in history: St. Ann hosts 'blessing of the beasts' (cadillacnews.com) — A look back at Cadillac history recalls a massive 1926 retailers' dinner at the Elks, spirited 1976 local debate over Michigan's bottle bill, and a lively 2001 "blessing of the beasts" at St. Ann School. Together, the snapshots show how Cadillac residents have long gathered to talk policy, build community, and celebrate faith and family traditions.
• Manton houndsman helps hunter with muscular dystrophy bag 262-pound bear (cadillacnews.com) — A Cadillac hunter helped connect a young man with muscular dystrophy to a Manton houndsman so he could finally harvest his first black bear after days waiting in the Cadillac area. Their coordinated effort, supported by the PATH charity, led to a successful 262-pound bear hunt and highlighted how local outdoorsmen are opening opportunities for hunters with disabilities.
📸 Around Cadillac
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Cadillac
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★ Featured events ★
- Ludington Girls Varsity Volleyball @ Cadillac →
Cadillac High School, 500 Chestnut St, Cadillac
9:00 am
Saturday October 10
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Other local events
- Viking Softball Association →
City of Cadillac Calendar Cadillac, MI 49601
4:30 pm - Ludington at Cadillac →
Cadillac MI
9:00 am - Cadillac Area Developer Day 2026 →
117 W Cass St, Cadillac
8:30 am - St. Olaf Orchestra at Cadillac High School →
Cadillac High School, 500 Chestnut Street, Cadillac
7:00 pm - St. Olaf Orchestra at Cadillac High School (Cadillac, MI) →
Cadillac High School, 500 Chestnut Street, Cadillac
7:00 pm - Living On (Cadillac & Virtual) →
Hospice of Michigan office, 932 N. Mitchell Street, Cadillac
1:00 pm - Monthly Meeting →
MEA 15-B Office, 1337 North Mitchell Street, Cadillac
5:30 pm - Fall Back Together: Octoberfest →
400 Hobart St, Cadillac
9:30 am - Fall Open House Cadillac Campus →
Cadillac Campus, 9600 E. 13th Street, Cadillac
10:00 am - Color Run: Wexford County 4H Art Club Fundraiser →
NanBop Farm, 8240 Broadcast Way, Cadillac
1:00 pm - The J Hawkins Band at The Venue Event Center →
The Venue Event Center, Cadillac
7:00 pm
Wednesday October 7
Saturday October 10
Tuesday October 13
Wednesday October 14
Friday October 16
Saturday October 17
Sunday October 18
📣 Cadillac Shout Outs!
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Ruby Tuesday, Inc. posted a job opening for Dishwasher in Cadillac. Apply here.
- Dollar Tree Family Dollar - Dollar Tree, Inc. posted a job opening for Customer Service Associate I in Cadillac. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Cadillac here.
🗞 Nearby News
Manton
- Hundreds honor former Manton police chief in celebration of life (cadillacnews.com)
- Reed City boys, Lake City girls 1st at Burch Invite (cadillacnews.com)
- The ins and outs of how local schools are funded (cadillacnews.com)
Lake City
- Lake City cornhole benefit raises funds for Missaukee County shooting victim (upnorthlive.com)
Ok Cadillac! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes?" — So when they come back to port they can just scan-da-navi-an! (Thank you Jessica C. for sending it in!)
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