Missing plane located off coast of Frankfort; 2 occupants still not found
FRANKFORT — The missing Beech Craft Bonanza 35 has been located about 4.5 miles off the coast of Frankfort in about 500 feet of water. The occupants do not appear to […]
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PETUNIA PARADE PLANTED: Onekama community comes together for 26th year
ONEKAMA — Despite the rain Wednesday morning, about 100 volunteers turned out plant around 3,500 petunias on the north side of Main Street in Onekama. Many hands make quick […]
Rolling Thunder, others work to ensure those who gave their lives aren’t forgotten
MANISTEE — It is a small flag, about 4 inches by 6 inches. The background is all black with big white letters that read “NOT FORGOTTEN”. They can be found in any cemetery […]
MAPS board purchases new math curriculum
MANISTEE — Manistee Area Public Schools will purchase new math curriculum for K-12 grade students to the tune of $100,441.77. The action was approved by the school board during a […]
Brethren and Bear Lake hold commencement Friday
MANISTEE COUNTY — Seniors from Brethren and Bear Lake high schools will both be receiving diplomas on Friday evening during commencement exercises at their respective schools. Thirty-three members of […]
Manistee opts in to recreational marijuana facilities
MANISTEE — The City of Manistee has opted to allow recreational marijuana establishments. Council members adopted Ordinance 19-14 Recreational Marijuana at 6-0 vote on Tuesday, following months of talk around recreational […]
Ludington DIY art business takes first place in Momentum competition
LUDINGTON — Five Ludington area businesses just got a boost of confidence — and a sizable chunk of change — in Mason County’s fifth annual Momentum Business Plan […]
WSCC president meets expectations in evaluation
SCOTTVILLE — The West Shore Community College Board of Trustees issued a statement following a closed session on Monday that said president Scott Ward has consistently met expectations in […]
Onekama board chooses Parsons for interim superintendent
ONEKAMA — The Onekama Consolidated Schools Board of Education took action on Monday evening to offer the interim, one-year superintendent position to retired Manton Consolidated Schools superintendent Mark Parsons. […]
Construction season underway
MANISTEE — Michigan Department of Transportation crews were in Manistee on Tuesday in full force. One crew was performing crack sealing repairs on U.S. 31 south of First Street, […]