US 31 bridge on track to reopen to traffic Monday in Manistee
Nov 1, 2024 · The bridge at U.S. 31 in Manistee is expected to reopen to through traffic on Nov. 4. The bridge, initially closed on July 10, 2023 for major upgrades, including periods of closure for deck replacement, system overhauls, structural steel repairs and approach improvements. Initially slated to reopen by late March, delays occurred due to waiting ...
Fatal Manistee County crash involves speed, alcohol
Oct 12, 2024 · Two additional occupants escaped the truck and were transported to the hospital with serious injuries. Speed and alcohol are believed to be contributing factors in the crash. “The incident remains under investigation while family members are being notified. Their identities are not being released at this time,” reads a news release.
Manistee County to have new register of deeds
6 days ago · MANISTEE — There will be a new face in the Manistee County Register of Deeds Office. Kevin Mallison defeated incumbent Jennifer Kirchinger by a 7,873-6,889 vote on Election Day and will be the county's next register of deeds. Mallison said the win came to him as a bit of a pleasant surprise. "There's no polling for that position, so I had no ...
City of Manistee has plenty to offer in fall, winter
Sep 21, 2024 · City of Manistee offers plenty to do in fall, winter months. In this file photo, youngsters enjoy an afternoon trick-or-treating Oct. 28, 2023 on River Street as part of the Manistee Fall Festival. In this file photo, two horses pull a carriage down River Street in Manistee Dec. 2, 2023 during the Victorian Sleighbell Parade.
New flea market attracts crowd for celebration in Manistee
Oct 9, 2024 · MANISTEE — The recent opening of the Manistee Indoor Flea Market has brought new life to a venue that had been empty for nearly two years. Located in the former Save A Lot building in Manistee, the market aims to provide affordable retail space for local merchants, according to its owner Paul Franklin. A grand opening ceremony took place on ...
Final closure planned for US 31 bridge project in Manistee
Oct 21, 2024 · Contractors for MDOT are nearing the final push to bring the $12.6 million U.S. 31 bridge project in Manistee to completion.
3 takeaways from Manistee City Council meeting
6 days ago · Kyle Kotecki/News Advocate. MANISTEE — Manistee City Council met Wednesday for a regular meeting. Here are three notable takeaways from the meeting: • The outgoing city council members, Dave Bachman, Cindy Lundberg, Seth Pratt and Erin Pontiac, were thanked for their service to the city by Bill Gambill, city manager.
Historic Manistee County library undergoes $390K restoration
Oct 16, 2024 · Cirone estimates the cost of the exterior project at roughly $390,000. The library’s main Manistee branch opened in 1905. Designed by Port Huron architect George L. Harvey and funded by the Andrew Carnegie Foundation, the Manistee library is a registered State Historic Site and listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Manistee, Pere Marquette salmon anglers reporting best methods
6 days ago · Pere Marquette. Anglers reported that the lower portion of the Pere Marquette River had decent numbers of salmon. "Anglers found that floats and skein seemed to work best," the report said. In the previous week’s report, fish were reported to have been trickling into the river, but not yet in large numbers.
Manistee City Council approves restaurant brownfield plan
Oct 9, 2024 · MANISTEE — The restaurant development on 91 Arthur St. in Manistee is one step closer to coming to fruition. Following a public hearing last week, Manistee City Council unanimously adopted a resolution approving a brownfield plan for the project, contingent upon entering into a development and reimbursement agreement with the brownfield ...