Sports - Manistee News Advocate
WEBGeorge Lucas, Mark Hamill, Debbie Allen, Bob Iger, CNN and more mourn James Earl Jones. Famous fans and collaborators are paying tribute to actor James Earl Jones. The star of “The Lion King” and the commanding voice of Darth Vader died Monday at age 93.
Briefs - Manistee News Advocate
WEBManistee parents seeking help finding teen son. The Manistee City Police Department has spoken with the teen on the phone. He said he is safe but will not disclose his location and will not return home. Briefs.
Manistee County Fair entertains with carnival, more
WEBAug 15, 2024 · By Kyle Kotecki, Staff WriterAug 15, 2024. Youngsters soar through the air Aug. 14, 2024 at the Manistee County Fair in Onekama. Kyle Kotecki/News Advocate. ONEKAMA — Manistee County Fair attendees soared, twisted and spun Thursday thanks to the Native Amusements carnival. With rides like the Spider geared for the more adventurous, or the ...
Parkinson Hero Walk set for Aug. 24 in Traverse City
WEBAug 15, 2024 · The group has raised $480 as of Aug. 14. The Parkinson Hero Walk begins at 9 a.m. on Aug. 24 with check-in and registration at the Grand Traverse County Civic Center, located at 1213 W. Civic Center Drive in Traverse City. At 10 a.m. programming begins, with the walk starting at 10:30 a.m. Registration is $20 in advance up to Aug. 23.
Michigan woman dies while hiking at Isle Royale National Park
WEBAug 15, 2024 · A 37-year-old Michigan woman died from medical complications Monday while hiking at one of the least-visited national parks in the United States: Isle Royale. National Park Service officials Wednesday announced that in the late afternoon Monday, the woman from Battle Creek died while hiking near Lake LeSage at the national park.
Manistee County's proposed budget sees increase
WEBSep 4, 2024 · MANISTEE COUNTY — The Manistee County Board of Commissioners have tentatively approved the fiscal year 2024-25 general fund budget, which is now open for public review and feedback. The tentative budget proposes a general fund totaling $14,550,730. This marks an increase of $585,842 compared to the fiscal year 2023-24 budget allocations.
Manistee cyclist embarking on 1,100-mile Lake Michigan trek
WEBAug 16, 2024. Scott Fraley. Reporter, Manistee News Advocate. Scott Fraley is a reporter with the Manistee News Advocate. He grew up in Genesee County and received a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Michigan. He is a hobbyist fish keeper who enjoys stargazing and bird watching. 1. The Manistee cyclist is biking around Lake Michigan.
What's happening in Manistee, Benzie counties Aug. 14-21
WEBAug 14, 2024 · Registration: oliverart.org or 231-352-4151. • 9 a.m. to noon every Saturday, through Oct. 7, Manistee Farmers Market at the Wagoner Community Center, at 260 Saint Mary’s Parkway in Manistee. • 4-8 p.m. every Friday, through mid-October, Farmers Market across the street from the EZ Mart in Onekama on M-22.
Manistee salmon season bringing increase in boat traffic
WEBAug 20, 2024 · Salmon season is in full swing in areas along Lake Michigan bringing an uptick in boat traffic in Manistee. Nick Gera, U.S. Coast Guard Station Manistee commanding officer, said “we are definitely seeing an increase in boating traffic within all of our inlets: Frankfort, Manistee and down in the Pere Marquette down in Ludington.”.
Connect through nature with WSCC HumanKind event
WEBSep 13, 2024 · This event is free and open to the public; it is part of West Shore Community College’s HumanKind series, which offers a diverse range of events such as presentations, workshops, outdoor activities and interactive experiences. For more information about the HumanKind Series, visit westshore.edu/humankind or email [email protected].