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Manistee National Forest Festival serves as homecoming, celebration rolled into one
MANISTEE — When it comes right down to it, the Manistee National Forest Festival is really several celebrations all rolled into one. The festival is a celebration of the rich heritage and history Manistee has with the forests and lumber industry that played a major role in creating this community. The second celebration commemorates Independence Day on July 4 and the creation of the United States in 1776.
Canton man arraigned on several gun charges after Brethren incident
MANISTEE — A Canton man was arraigned over the weekend following an incident in Brethren on Friday. Michael John Young, 54, was arraigned on the following charges in Manistee County’s 85th District Court on Sunday:. Two counts of assault with a dangerous weapon, also known as felonious assault;
Fourth of July events abound in Benzie County
If one Googles the term “Independence Day,” they’ll find that the first listing refers to the 1996 Will Smith film by that name — which definitely is a good movie, by the way. But when you mention Independence Day in Benzie County, a movie is not...
Irons man pleads not guilty to EZ Mart robbery
BRETHREN — An Irons man is facing up to life in prison for armed robbery of the Brethren EZ Mart. Clement Myron Hunt, 33, appeared in front of Judge David Thompson for arraignment in Manistee County’s 19th Circuit Court on Monday. Hunt pleaded not guilty to one count...
Georgia’s Jessica Welch fires 63 to lead Michigan PGA Women’s Open at Crystal Mountain
THOMPSONVILLE – Jessica Welch’s favorite week of the year is here, and she celebrated with a 9-under 63 to launch into the lead through one round of the 31st Michigan PGA Women’s Open Championship presented by Coca-Cola Monday on the Mountain Ridge Course at Crystal Mountain. The...
Strong to severe storms possible overnight into Tuesday for Manistee
MANISTEE — Strong to severe storms are possible for tonight and tomorrow for the Manistee area. The NWS Storm Prediction Center has placed Manistee under a marginal risk (1 out of 5) for severe thunderstorms for both Monday and Tuesday as strong storms are expected to hit overnight from Monday into Tuesday and another round being possible Tuesday afternoon.
Check out story hour, rock painting at Manistee's Red Szymarek Park
MANISTEE — The Manistee Parks Commission and the Manistee Library are teaming up to host an event this week. Check out Manistee Rocks Story Hour in the Park at 11 a.m. on Thursday at Red Szymarek Park, located at 106 Charter Court in Manistee. Children and adults are invited...
SEEDS program granted nearly $2 million for Marion, Mesick students
A program that benefits students in the Mesick Consolidated Schools and Marion Public Schools recently learned it has been funded through state grants for the next five years. SEEDS EcoSchool, a program of SEEDS Ecology and Education Centers, was awarded $1,975,000 in grant funding from the Michigan Department of Education in collaboration with the Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential to continue its out-of-school-time programs in the two Northern Michigan districts. Funded schools include Marion Elementary School, Marion Middle School and Floyd M. Jewett Elementary School in Mesick.
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