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Meet Paul Cunningham, a Community Champion nominee
Nominate a 2026 Manistee News Advocate Community Champion and learn about nominee Paul Cunningham.
Billion Dollar Boondoggle Act heads to Trump’s desk after House passage
Congress could get public reports on delayed, over-budget government projects if Trump signs the Billion Dollar Boondoggle Act.
McDonald’s Monopoly game returns Oct. 6 with app-based play and $1 million prize
McDonald’s Monopoly returns in October bringing back peel-off game pieces, app play and prizes that include free food and $1 million.
Tick disease bill heads to Trump, could extend Kay Hagan Act through 2030
The Senate has sent Trump a bill to renew the Kay Hagan Tick Act through 2030, extending authority to fund tick disease efforts.
Free Soil farm to host hayride, costume contest for people with disabilities
Circle Rocking S Children’s Farm in Free Soil will host a hayride, potluck and costume contest Oct. 6 for people with disabilities.
16-year-old Amish boy dies after farm accident in Michigan’s Thumb
An Amish teen was killed after a horse-drawn wagon overturned in Michigan. Here’s what authorities say.
First Renaissance fair at St. Ambrose Cellars set for Oct. 10
After last year’s sword-fighting tournament sold out in about two days, the Historic Weapons Guild of Traverse City is returning with two tournaments.
Grand Rapids and Allen Park chefs shine on Hell’s Kitchen debut
Two Michigan chefs won praise from Gordon Ramsay after earning perfect scores in the Hell’s Kitchen Season 25 premiere.
Bill would block demolition of Kennedy Center and other presidential memorials
A new House bill would stop demolition of the Kennedy Center and other presidential memorials without approval from Congress.
Michigan woman turns grocery trip to Midland Meijer into $1 million lottery win
A Van Buren County woman won $1 million on a Michigan Lottery scratch-off bought at a Midland Meijer.
