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Ingham County woman wins $100,000 a year for life through Michigan Lottery online
A Mid-Michigan woman won Michigan Lottery’s $100,000-a-year-for-life prize after buying a Millionaire For Life ticket online.
Sophomore Sutton joins MAPS school board as student rep
"I'm doing this because it's a new opportunity. I like trying new things, doing new things and helping others."
Italian pork recalled in Michigan, Illinois, Texas over listeria risk
USDA recalled more than 1,500 pounds of imported Italian pork sold in Michigan, Illinois, Texas and other states over possible listeria contamination.
Mason-Lake Conservation District announces plant pickup, meeting and fungi event
Mason-Lake Conservation district tree order pickup set for Sept. 12.
House bill would ban taxpayer-funded first class flights for members of Congress
A new U.S. House bill would stop taxpayer money from covering first-class or business-class flights for members of Congress.
EHD virus confirmed in deer across 4 Michigan counties
In the first detection's of 2026, the Michigan DNR has confirmed epizootic hemorrhagic disease virus in deer across four counties.
Manistee Area Tea Party to mark Constitution Day with reading
The Manistee Area Tea Party will host a free Constitution Day reading Sept. 17 at the Bungalow Inn in Manistee.
House bill could phase out high-fructose corn syrup nationwide
The REAL Sugar Act would bar foods with high-fructose corn syrup from interstate sales and give manufacturers two years to reformulate.
Mason County chamber to celebrate businesses during awards dinner
Chamber Alliance of Mason County announced finalists for its 2026 annual awards, with winners to be honored Sept. 16 in Ludington.
Photos: Remembering 9/11 through front pages
In honor of 9/11, we looked at front pages of the News Advocate to remember how Manistee County residents were impacted, and how they responded.
Football stadium upgrades underway at Onekama Consolidated Schools
Onekama Consolidated Schools' bond work is visible throughout the campus.
Fall bird migration ramping up across Michigan
Michigan's fall bird migration is ramping up, here's the latest data.
Park ranger, bystander recognized after June water rescue
The June 30 rescue began with a report of three girls drifting hundreds of yards offshore.
House bill would require background checks for Hollywood sets with minors
A House bill would require criminal background checks for Hollywood set workers who supervise or regularly interact with minors.
Fin and Feather Club of Mason County to host Fun with Fungi event
At this free event, participants will search for and learn about different types of fungi, including mushrooms, growing in the forests of Michigan.
Meet Cindy Asiala, a Community Champion nominee
Nominate a 2026 Manistee News Advocate Community Champion and learn about nominee Cindy Asiala.
West Michigan man thought lottery ticket was worth $5,000, then learned he won $1 million
A Michigan man bought a Michigan Lottery ticket, thought he won $5,000, then discovered it was worth $1 million.
Manistee County Library presents two author events
Local author John Wemlinger will discuss his new book, and Robert Van Dellen will present his BobTalks literature series about author Kristin Hannah.
Traverse City company launches new all-natural candy brand
American Century Brands' Fruiter is made from whole fruit grown in the Great Lakes region of Michigan and Wisconsin and is available in three flavors.
Historic Manistee building to get new life as housing
"We've been looking at trying to get that building rehabilitated since I've been on the commission, and this looks like the most doable plan that I've seen."
PHOTOS: Dogs, tortoise join Beulah’s annual Bridge Walk
The annual event combined a community walk with family activities and a look at Crystal Lake’s past.
Michigan State Police confront a culture of pushing trauma down
Michigan State Police leaders say policing is leaving behind a culture of burying trauma, encouraging officers and civilian employees to seek help and make room for life beyond th…
Lakeshore Keepers announces fall hours, closing dates
Those looking to tour the Manistee North Pierhead Lighthouse in 2026 should act quickly.
Brethren Days offers horseshoe contest, live music, more
If you didn't know how to find Dickson Township Park on Saturday, all you had to do was listen.
Photos: LaborFest brings music, food, community to First Street Beach
People flocked to First Street Beach in Manistee on Saturday for live music, food trucks and a parade.
Crystal Lake Alpaca Farm celebrates 25 years at Farm Day
The Nelson family's annual farm day celebrated decades of breeding, retail and agritourism work.
Manistee senior center plans music, bingo and fitness events this week
The Manistee senior center will host music, bingo, exercise classes and support groups as its weekly events get underway.
Michigan winter 2026 weather forecast: What the Old Farmer's Almanac predicts
Here is the latest forecast for winter in Michigan according to the Old Farmer's Almanac.
Fish are returning to Michigan’s Four Lakes, DNR surveys find
Michigan DNR surveys found thousands of fish in Four Lakes, signaling early recovery after the 2020 dam failures and flooding.
Near and Farr Friends events return Sept. 11
Near and Farr Friends will host a free Sept. 11 talk in Onekama on the Benzie County Dolly Parton Imagination Library.