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Fishing report shows local conditions, best methods
The Department of Natural Resources’ weekly fishing report for July 3 shows some of the most current conditions in Manistee, Mason and Benzie counties. In Manistee, anglers were reporting being limited by windy weather over the last week on Lake Michigan. “However, on days anglers were able to make...
Benzie and Manistee County students earn honors at Albion College
Albion College recently announced its spring semester dean's list, as well as those students named Albion College Fellows with a grade point average of 3.75 or above and three consecutive semesters on the dean's list. Four area students were named to the dean's list:. Frankfort: Blake Miller, finance major, graduate...
Field of dreams: Benzie County's push to play at Honor park
BENZIE COUNTY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- Maley Park in the village of Honor is missing something. In the last few years, the park has seen the return of the Honor Farmer's market and added a pavilion, public Wi-Fi and an artesian well. Across the way is a piece of the park...
Once solidly red, northwest Michigan offers fighting chance for Democrats
TRAVERSE CITY, MI — Less than a decade ago, northwest Michigan Democrats considered themselves lucky if they found people willing to run for offices, let alone win them. Demographic shifts, local organizing efforts and friendlier legislative maps have since opened doors for Democrats: the once reliably conservative counties of Grand Traverse and Benzie joined neighboring Leelanau County in becoming more competitive.
Kirkpatrick: Encourages yes vote for Benzie Bus millage
For years, I had the honor and opportunity to work for Eastern Michigan University, and the University of Michigan in the field of campus planning, including parking, transportation, vehicle and pedestrian circulation, and issues connecting the university community. Upon return to Frankfort for retirement, it was an opportunity for me...
Murie: Encourages no vote on NMC millage
I would like to express my concerns to readers and taxpayers of Benzie County as Northwestern Michigan College attempts to generate revenue from a new millage. I consider the college to be a "bad actor." It doesn’t really allow free speech or expression. It certainly does not live up to its values of integrity and transparency.
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