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Saints finally able to play, split home doubleheader
MANISTEE — Veteran righthanded pitcher Kyle Gorski got the starting assignment in the first game of Sunday afternoon’s Gratiot County Baseball League doubleheader against the St. Louis Spirits at Kliber Field, and he threw a five-inning gem as the Manistee Saints stretched their winning streak to three in a row with a 5-2 victory.
Fourth of July forecast looking positive for Manistee
MANISTEE — After a rainy Tuesday evening, dry weather and warm temperatures are expected for July 4th in Manistee. According to the Gaylord NWS, rain is expected Tuesday night into Wednesday for much of the state of Michigan before a comfortable end of the week brings temperatures into the high 70’s to low 80’s for July 4 weekend.
After nearly 1 year, Manistee's U.S. 31 bridge reopens
After nearly a year, the U.S. 31 Bridge over the Manistee River channel is now open to traffic. The bridge reopened sometime on Monday afternoon between 1:15 p.m. and 4:15 p.m. Michigan Department of Transportation North Region communications specialist James Lake had told the News Advocate on Friday that the...
MAPS Summer Feeding Program underway in Manistee
Manistee Area Public Schools recently announced its Summer Feeding Program, providing free essential meals to children age 18 and under in the community. This initiative aims to ensure that all children have access to nutritious food throughout the summer break. There is no income requirement and no need to attend Manistee Area Public Schools.
Fishing Report from the DNR
Windy weather limited boating activity this past week. However, on days anglers were able to make it out, Chinook salmon of all sizes, coho salmon, lake trout and steelhead were caught straight out from town and to the south in 150 to 200 feet of water when fishing 50 to 80 feet down. Spoons, flasher/fly combinations, and meat rigs all worked well. On the pier, freshwater drum, bowfin and smallmouth bass were being caught with live bait and lures. On the lake side, steelhead action slowed down following the winds.
What's Up Outside? Staghorn sumac’s secret value
Thanks for listening to Interlochen Public Radio. I’m Cheryl Bartz with a quick look at What’s Up Outside. This week, staghorn sumac is blooming. They have big, light yellow clusters containing many tiny individual flowers. The ones by my house are covered with bees and butterflies. <bee sounds>
Up North restaurant hosts cabbage-eating competition for bragging rights
ELBERTA, MI - Your mom always told you to eat your veggies. But have you ever pondered how much freshly-grilled cabbage - seasoned with salt and pepper - you could pack away in four minutes?. Lucky for us, there will be an answer to that question on Wednesday, July 3...
James Gregory Polise
James Gregory Polise, age 81, of Sarasota, Fla., and Beulah, Mich., passed away on June 19, 2024, after a brave and hard-fought battle with cancer. He was born Jan. 31, 1943, in Chicago, to the late Sam and Elsie Littner Polise. Jim graduated from Fenger High School in Chicago in 1961. He then graduated from Northrup Aeronautical Institute in Los Angeles, Calif., in 1963 with a degree in aviation maintenance. He honorably served in the United States Army as a helicopter mechanic from 1963 - 1966, including an extended deployment in Korea.
Malicious destruction of property reported in Copemish, per police blotter
MANISTEE COUNTY — The following calls were made to the Michigan State Police Cadillac Post for Manistee County incidents from June 16-22. All calls may not be reported. • A one-vehicle property damage crash was reported at 6 a.m. on Hoxeyville Road near David Street in Norman Township. Article...
Joseph S. Lunkas
Joseph Scott Lunkas, formerly of Flint, and Mesick's own "The Aging Michigan Outdoorsman" passed away on Thursday, June 27, 2024 at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City. He was 76. Joe was born on June 10, 1948, in Flint, Michigan to Joseph Walter and Patricia (Snodgrass) Lunkas. Joe grew up...
Glen Lake Library hosts Truman author David Roll
The Glen Lake Community Library in Empire will host author David Roll in conversation with Mel Laracey on Tuesday, July 2, at 7 pm. Roll, the author of Ascent to Power: How Truman Emerged from Roosevelt’s Shadow and Remade the World, will be in town to discuss his new book with Laracey, PhD., professor of history at University of Texas, San Antonio, and a summer resident in Empire.
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