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Benzie Conservation District creates nonprofit support group
The Friends of the Benzie Conservation District will help raise money for programming and provide outreach an volunteer opportunities.
Manistee National hosts Hay Day with games, pumpkins and pet adoptions
Manistee National Golf and Resort’s Hay Day featured games, pumpkins, cider and a Homeward Bound Animal Shelter adoption drive.
Munson Healthcare to offer free webinar on erectile dysfunction, incontinence
Munson Healthcare will host a free webinar led by Dr. Jack Zuckerman on erectile dysfunction and male urinary incontinence treatment.
Wise Wife ground cinnamon recalled over elevated lead levels
Wise Wife Brand Ground Cinnamon is recalled in 14 states, including Texas and Michigan.
Manistee doctors launch Birch Shore Primary Care
Birch Shore Primary Care, a new doctor-owned clinic in Manistee, is accepting patients for family medicine and internal medicine.
MAPS' $30.855M bond project punch list 'getting buttoned up'
"Long story short, the punch list is really getting buttoned up."
Michigan woman wins $500,000 on Michigan Lottery scratch-off ticket
A Michigan woman won $500,000 playing Michigan Lottery’s Emerald 7s.
Arcadia Township wins $105,000 grant to improve beach access
A $105,000 Michigan coastal grant will help Arcadia Township improve public beach access and stabilize dunes at Sunset Station.
Bodum French press recall affects 5.9 million coffee makers over burn risk
Bodum recalled 5.9 million French presses after 70 reports of broken glass carafes, including 48 reports of burns. Check affected models and recall details.
Actor Patrick Stewart dies at 86
Actor Patrick Stewart has died. He is best known for his roles on "Star Trek," "X-Men" and more recently "Family Guy" and "American Dad."
Seven taking part in West Shore Beekeepers' 2026 Youth Apiary Project
Seven students are taking part in West Shore Beekeepers’ 2026 Youth Apiary Project and will receive training, mentorship and live bee colonies.
ALS research funding bill reaches President Donald Trump for signature
President Donald Trump must act on a bill to extend ALS research funding and treatment programs through 2031.
Injured bald eagle gets help from trooper and Sanilac County drivers
Michigan drivers and an MSP trooper helped rescue an injured bald eagle after it was hit by a car. See how a roadside call became a team effort.
Escaped Crawford County inmate tracked by helicopter and arrested in swamp
A state police helicopter spotted an escaped Michigan inmate hiding beneath logs near a country club. See where officers found him and how the search unfolded.
Warm, mostly dry weather is forecast for Halloween in Michigan
Here is the current expectations for Mid-Michigan trick-or-treaters.
Manistee library accepting entries for Holiday Book Nook Show
Manistee County Library is accepting entries for its Holiday Book Nook Show ahead of Sleighbell Weekend, with public voting Dec. 4 and 5.
Kent County man realizes old Powerball ticket in wallet is worth $1 million
A Michigan man carried a $1 million Powerball ticket in his wallet for nearly two months—until a cashier scanned it during a stop for a pop. See where he bought it.
LACA seeks aspiring comedian to open upcoming comedy night
Entries will be reviewed by a panel, including stand-up comedian Ricarlo Williams-Winston. The winning comedian will be announced Dec 18.
3 highlights from the Manistee County Board of Commissioners meeting
Read three highlights from Tuesday's regular Manistee County Board of Commissioners meeting.
Bear Lake Elementary School students learn about fire safety
Bear Lake Elementary School students learned the ins and outs of fire safety thanks to a visit from the Bear Lake Township Fire Department.
More than 1.39 million Michigan voters have cast ballots ahead of Nov. 3 election
More than 1.39 million Michigan voters have cast ballots so far, including more than 215,000 who voted early in person. See how your county compares and check key voting deadlines.
Michigan attorney general joins multistate Dollar General pricing lawsuit
Did you pay more than the shelf price at Dollar General? Michigan’s attorney general and 19 other states are suing, alleging widespread overcharges. Here’s what the lawsuit says.
Lawmakers file SLOTHS Act after 31 sloth deaths in Florida
The SLOTHS Act would restrict most sloth imports to the U.S. after dozens died during a planned Florida exhibit.
CBS Solar announces recipients of first rooftop solar system giveaway
A Manistee family will get a free CBS Solar rooftop system through the company’s 2026 giveaway, bringing major electric bill savings.
Michigan detects bovine TB case in Lower Peninsula cattle herd
Michigan found a bovine TB case in an northern Lower Peninsula cattle herd, prompting an investigation.
Ludington’s first Shop Your Community Day set for Nov. 7
Participating downtown businesses will donate 10% of qualifying event-day sales to Mason County nonprofits selected by shoppers.
Midland again tops U.S. News’ best places to retire ranking
Midland has been ranked the nation’s best place to retire for the second year in a row, according to U.S. News & World Report’s 2027 rankings. The publication evaluated more t…
Tom Lounsbury: Female hunters drive growth in shooting sports and pheasant mentoring
According to a 2026 National Firearms survey, women make up 45.7% of gun owners in the United States, which means over 40 million women own firearms.
Clocks fall back Sunday as Congress considers ending the yearly time change
Don’t forget to set clocks back one hour this weekend, Daylight saving time ends. Here’s when to turn clocks back and what to know about brighter mornings.
Michigan deer harvests by county: Which areas are leading this season?
Newaygo County is the leading county in deer harvests in Michigan as archery season completed its fourth weekend.