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Former Miss Michigan contestant Taylor Hale appears in TLC pageant documentary
What does former Miss Michigan Taylor Hale say happened behind the scenes? She’s featured in TLC’s new documentary about scandals surrounding Miss USA and Miss Universe.
Powerball and Mega Millions jackpots reach combined $1.1 billion
Powerball and Mega Millions jackpots now total $1.13 billion combined with drawings taking place Monday and Tuesday night.
Mike Rogers says Michigan Senate race will decide America’s future
Republican Mike Rogers described his U.S. Senate race against Democrat Abdul El-Sayed as a contest for “the heart and soul of America” during a campaign stop at Venue 63 in Midlan…
Otisville dog Bubbles named a finalist for national Hero Dog Awards
Meet Bubbles, the blind Michigan beagle helping students learn kindness and inclusion. Now, he’s one of five finalists for a national Hero Dog Award.
West Shore Business and Economic Summit set for Nov. 12
Summit features keynote speaker David VanderMolen, founder of Inspired 2 Change, a cybersecurity panel and Wendy Block of the Michigan Chamber of Commerce.
Murder mystery event planned during Olde Victorian Sleighbell Weekend
The event includes an interactive murder mystery show, period music, heavy hors d'oeuvres, a cash bar with 1920s-inspired cocktails and a costume contest.
Garden club members raise $500 for projects, donations
The auction raised $500 for garden club projects, including civic beautification, youth projects and donations for scholarships and the Loda Lake National Wildflower Sanctuary.
Veterans dinner planned Nov.7
American Legion Auxiliary will host a veterans dinner on Saturday, Nov. 7, at American Legion Post 10 in Manistee.
Students from region named to SVSU dean's list
Students from Brethren, Copemish and Manistee are recognized for academic achievement at Saginaw Valley State University.
Onekama students participate in Michigan Apple Crunch Day
Students at Onekama Consolidated Schools joined schools around the state in enjoying a nice, crispy apple on Michigan Apple Crunch Day.
Manistee County League of Women Voters steps up voter education
Manistee County League of Women Voters is helping residents and students register, make voting plans and learn election rules.
Four millage requests on ballot in Maple Grove Twp.
Maple Grove Township voters will see four millage renewals on the ballot, with a higher community center rate offset by a lower cemetery rate.
West Shore Community College opens registration for fall fitness classes
West Shore Community College opened registration for its second fall fitness session, with free trial classes Oct. 25-31.
Michigan high school football final scores from Friday, Oct. 23
Here's a look at the Week 9 final scores from across Michigan for football games played Friday, Oct. 23.
Antlered vs. Antlerless archery deer harvests: What Michigan’s county numbers reveal
While Newaygo still leads the state in archery harvests in 2026, here is the split between antlered and antlerless deer harvests.
Old Farmer’s Almanac predicts Thanksgiving weather in Michigan for 2026
Here's what the Old Farmer's Almanac is predicting for Thanksgiving in Michigan.
Pickleball tournament raises more than $3,000 for Manistee youth nonprofit
A Manistee pickleball tournament raised $3,135 for the Armory Youth Project.
Manistee Fall Festival to feature candy, contests, music, more
Ghouls, games, goodies and more will await families at the Manistee Fall Festival on Halloween in downtown Manistee.
Clare County pair accused of using company identity in $2 million fraud
A Mid-Michigan excavation company was allegedly targeted in a scheme involving 44 pieces of equipment worth nearly $2 million. Here’s what investigators say happened.
Early Halloween forecast points to mild, mostly dry weather for Michigan
The early Halloween forecasts have been released for next weekend, here's what could shape up for Michigan.
Michigan bill would create tax credit for farmers who sell or rent assets
Michigan lawmakers introduced a bill creating tax credits for farmers who sell or rent land, equipment or livestock to beginners.
Manistee artist shares cake decorating, dahlia expertise with P.E.O.
Manistee artist Jennifer Dontz showcased her cake decorating career and dahlia garden during a special P.E.O. Chapter DA meeting.
Meet Jeff Dontz, a Community Champion nominee
Nominate a 2026 Manistee News Advocate Community Champion and learn about nominee Jeff Dontz.
Oakland County woman wins $150,000 after spending birthday money on one online lottery wager
Michigan woman wins $150,000 on a Michigan Lottery game after using birthday money from her aunt to place a single $20 wager. See which game she played and how she plans to use th…
Mid-Michigan turns abnormally dry after a relatively dry October
A dry October pushed parts of Mid-Michigan into abnormally dry and moderate drought conditions.
Manistee boutiques combine clothing, gifts and tarot readings
Beaches & Sunsets Boutique and Boutique 1692 have moved, combining apparel, gifts, metaphysical items and tarot readings.
Free advance screening of 'The Chosen' at Blaine Christian Church
The community is invited to view the first episode of the newest season of "The Chosen" before it is released to the general public in November.
Social Security updates millions of SSN records in database cleanup
The Social Security Administration is cleaning up its SSN database by fixing millions of records and tightening controls.
More than 860,000 Michigan absentee ballots returned ahead of Nov. 3 election
More than 860,000 absentee ballots are back in Michigan, and Election Day is less than two weeks away. See where requests stand across the state and how to return or track your ba…
Michigan reports chronic wasting disease in farmed cervid in Hillsdale County
Michigan reported CWD in a farmed cervid located in a southern Michigan county.