Stories By Amy Yonkman
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History
/ 3 months agoWhite Lake History: The Franklin House Fire of Feb. 27, 1961
In the early hours of February 27, 1961, a devastating fire destroyed one of Montague’s most historic buildings. The Franklin House...
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Arts/Entertainment
/ 3 months agoWild Animal Facts: Indian Wolf
Each week, CatchMark Community features a Wild Animal Fact from Montague native Seth Simon, the creator of the popular bite-sized wildlife series. Seth...
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Opinion
/ 3 months agoWhy Attending a Local Board Meeting Matters
There’s a room in your community where decisions are being made that will shape the next year — and the next...
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Latest News
/ 3 months agoWhitehall City Council Approves 5-Year Garden Plan, Marina Repairs, and Road Designs
Feb. 24, 2026 Meeting Whitehall City Council’s Feb. 24 meeting covered everything from the city’s financial audit to road engineering, public...
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Community
/ 3 months agoMontague FFA: A Legacy of Leadership and Community Impact
Montague FFA continues to shine as a beacon of leadership, community involvement, and academic excellence. Recently, the program has garnered attention...
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Latest News
/ 3 months agoWhitehall Township Board Discusses Future Plans & Zoning
The Whitehall Township Regular Board Meeting on February 23, 2026, focused on key decisions that will shape the future of the...
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Arts/Entertainment
/ 3 months agoWhite Lake Live Music Lineup: Feb. 24 through March 1, 2026
Six local Whitehall and Montague area venues are listing shows, open mics, and music club meetups this week. From midweek community...
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Latest News
/ 3 months agoCatchMark Community Weekly Recap: White Lake Highlights
This week in the White Lake area sparked big conversations, creative moments, and reflections on both our history and our future....
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History
/ 3 months agoThe Contest: When a Storm Changed Whitehall’s Shoreline
When Lake Michigan pulled back the sand in 2021 and exposed the ribs of a 19th-century schooner near the White Lake...
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Arts/Entertainment
/ 3 months agoHunters and Anglers: Finding Shed Antlers
For many hunters in the White Lake area, late winter isn’t the end of deer season — it’s the beginning of...