Pieces of our distant, and not so distant, past. Real people, real stories that made local headline news, touched our hearts, made us laugh or cry. Several more will publish often. We'd love your suggestions of other memories to include on these pages.

APRIL 23, 1995 - A LOOK BACK

Twenty-eight years ago, on April 23, 1995, Mancelona's gas explosion rocked our small community.  Out of the ashes and many setbacks, the community pushed forward with determination to not only survive, but to rebuild stronger.

Here is a look back at some of the photos and articles from that day.  (This article published 4/21/2023) 

1995 04 23 Explosion downtown Mancelona N Maple facing east

1995 04 23 Explosion downtown Mancelona On State Street Facing 131 triangle park

1995 April May following Mancelona explosion downtown State Street

 

1995 April TCRE Gas Explosion Jolts Mancelona article       1995 ACN picking up the pieces IMG 15951995 April TCRE Editorial Human Spirit1995 April on 131 facing west to State Street and S Maple and town Triangle IMG 1602

1995 April May following Mancelona explosion Downtown triangle park