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Spirit of the Woods Garden Club learns about edible plants, fungi
Spirit of the Woods Garden Club Inc. held its monthly meeting on June 17. Joshua Shields, forester and wildlife biologist of Manistee and Mason/Lake Conservation Districts presented a program on wild edible plants and fungi. Shields explained that plants provide numerous services including food, water, fiber, medicine, flood control, climate...
Cadillac Planning Commission approves sketch plan for apartments, restaurant application
CADILLAC — The Cadillac Planning Commission held two public hearings Monday but it was the second one that packed the council chambers. That public hearing was regarding a proposed development for a residential complex off Kentucky Avenue. Property owner Robb Munger is proposing to build nine apartment buildings holding...
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...
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...
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.
Floyd M. Wetzig
Floyd Maurice Wetzig, of Manton, passed away on Saturday, June 22, 2024 at Ohana AFC Home in Manton with family by his side. Floyd is finally free in Heaven from his earthly sickness and disabilities. He was 83. Floyd was born on August 1, 1940 in McKinley Township, Taylor County,...
Local political parties to host presidential debate watch parties
MANISTEE — Local political parties are hosting watch parties this week for the presidential debate. President Joe Biden and former president Donald Trump will face off on Thursday for their first debate of the 2024 election cycle. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. failed to qualify for the debate. Host network...
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.
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...
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