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Workshop featuring artist, musician set for Oct. 13
A three-hour interactive workshop led by Alex Berger will be held at the Ludington Area Center for the Arts, combining step-by-step artistic instruction with a live solo piano per…
'Not-So-Scary Stories' event set for Oct. 19
Stage Left Theatre Company members and supporters will read mildly spooky stories and hand out apples and candy to children attending, followed by a Halloween craft provided by th…
Highland’s Evan James earns three-chair turn, picks Adam Levine on 'The Voice'
Michigan singer from a longtime family Christmas tree farm, advances on NBC’s “The Voice” with Morgan Wallen cover. See the performance that earned him three chair turns.
Cleon Twp. voters to consider two millage renewals
Cleon Township voters will decide Nov. 3 whether to renew millages for fire department and cemetery operations, generating nearly $72,700 in their first year.
Manistee County Library highlights challenged books for Banned Books Week
Manistee County Library is marking Banned Books Week by spotlighting challenged titles and urging readers to protect the freedom to read.
Northern lights chances increase on Thursday with geomagnetic storm watch
Chances of the northern lights pushing into Michigan has increased for Thursday night.
Meet the Michigan Thumb farm growing onions for Meijer stores across the state
The onions in your grocery cart may have come from this Michigan family farm. Here's how they make it from field to store.
2 one-act plays coming to Manistee High School
"They're both supposed to be really funny, lighthearted comedies."
Frankfort Film Festival returning to Garden Theater with 15 films
The Garden Theater will host the 18th annual Frankfort Film Festival Oct. 15-18, featuring 15 films from 10 countries.
Great Lakes Environmental Festival set for Oct. 23-24
The festival in Manistee will feature presentations on microplastics, tick-borne diseases, data centers, wildfires, public health and conservation efforts.
LACA now accepting submissions for 10-Minute Play Festival
A panel of theater professionals will select eight plays for the 2027 festival. Playwrights whose work is chosen will receive a $50 honorarium.
Green Buoy Resort receives Civic Beautification Award
The Portage Lake Garden Club presented its 2026 Civic Beautification Award for gardens and landscaping recently.
League of Women Voters offers non-partisan election information
The nonpartisan LWV VOTE411 service provides Manistee County voters with information about candidates, registration, voting options and Election Day.
Lansing police investigate possible link among five River Trail deaths
Five unhoused men have died in Michigan’s capital over the past year. Police say they see patterns but haven’t linked the cases. Here’s what we know.
Tom Lounsbury: Michigan black bear numbers grow; hunter shares bear camp tales
The black bear is the most numerous and widely distributed bear species in North America and can be found in all Canadian provinces along with a notable presence in at least 40 of…
Over 8,000 deer harvested in first weekend of Michigan archery season
Here's the latest archery season harvest totals for Michigan.
Developers invited to submit proposals for Manistee Water Works building
The city of Manistee is looking for a developer for the Holly Water Works building at 540 First St.
Michigan man wins $2 million lottery prize, plans to pay off debt
A Michigan man plans to live debt free after winning the lottery.
Bear Lake first graders learn all about apples
Brook Czerniak's first grade class at Bear Lake Elementary School spent an afternoon learning all about apples.
MHS class of 1971 marks 55th reunion
The Manistee High School class of 1971 held its 55th class reunion in September.
Mason County educator wins Excellence in Education Award
The Michigan Lottery established the Excellence in Education awards in 2014 to recognize outstanding public-school educators across the state during the school year.
KND schools seek 5-year operating millage renewal
Kaleva Norman Dickson Schools is asking voters to renew a 5-year operating millage Nov. 3 for nonhomestead properties only.
Photos: Steins and Stripes brings Bavarian fun to Manistee
"We wanted to have something to get the community out to enjoy our beautiful fall weather."
Video: Onekama Fall Festival features games, animals, more
Hay rides, children's games, bounce houses, craft vendors, farm animals and more awaited families Saturday during the Onekama Fall Festival.
Santas from across the world gather in Midland for iconic Santa school
As Santa Claus, Stuart Deacon Jr., of Houston, Texas, carries not only the hopes and wishes of many children on his shoulders, but also a three-generation family tradition as the …
Photos: Paint the Town Pink features 5K, Remembrance Walk
"We're celebrating life, we're celebrating community and the power of standing together."
Senior center offers October events, meals and support programs
The Manistee County senior center outlines October events, meal sites, support groups and services for local older adults.
Michigan high school football final scores from Friday, Oct. 2
Here's a look at the Week 6 football final scores from across Michigan for Friday night, Oct. 2.
Michigan bills would set zoning rules for data centers
Two new Michigan bills have been introduced to set rules for local zoning decisions on data centers.