Local leaders will push for repeal of order
Working groups to be implemented for river alcohol ban solution MANISTEE — When the closure order prohibiting alcohol on local rivers was issued last week, residents and community […]
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Blessings in a Backpack delivers despite snow days
MANISTEE — Although snows days have been accumulating for schools over the past few weeks, it has not stopped Manistee Blessings in a Backpack from delivering food to students. […]
Sharing the love
Medical Care Facility celebrates Valentine’s Day MANISTEE — Residents at Manistee County Medical Care Facility tapped their feet, waved their hands and, at times, sang along to the music […]
DDA makes steps in updating TIF plan
MANISTEE — The Manistee Downtown Development Authority (DDA) gathered at the Centra Wellness administration building in Manistee on Wednesday morning to tackle a heavy agenda. The board unanimously […]
Manistee Benzie Youth Chorus looking for members
MANISTEE — Manistee Benzie Area Children’s Chorus director Joy Smith has issued an invitation to all singers from age 8 to 18 years to take part in the […]
Onekama schools facing $180K deficit
ONEKAMA — In today’s world of school funding based on student count numbers, the loss of a few students can have a major impact on a district’s budget. This […]
Local leaders respond to State of the State address
MANISTEE — In her first State of the State address, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer called for a bipartisan approach to fix major problems faced by the state, such as […]
Forest Service to delay alcohol ban on three rivers
CADILLAC — The Huron-Manistee National Forests will delay implementation of a closure order prohibiting alcohol on sections of three National Wild and Scenic Rivers until at least 2020. […]
Hughes to retire from Onekama Schools superintendent position
ONEKAMA — Onekama Consolidated Schools superintendent Kevin Hughes announced at Monday’s board of education meeting that he will be retiring from the district when his contract ends on […]
KND board gets updated on possible school forest harvest
BRETHREN — Kaleva Norman Dickson superintendent Marlen Cordes updated his board on a proposal from Michitree for harvesting trees from the school forest at Monday’s meeting. The district periodically […]