The manufacturers at Scholle Custom Packaging in Manistee made their Hollywood debut last weekend with a little invention called “the birthing bag.” Over 100 of these custom made bags were used as ...

Melissa Simmons "was always a sweet girl,” according to her sister. Melissa's siblings talk about what kind of person their 15-year-old sister was before her death in 1993.

Michigan is seeing a significant increase in unlicensed builders. The state handled more than 200 misdemeanor unlicensed builder cases in 2022.

Baseball is full of traditions, and one of those traditions is teams at the minor league, semi-pro and summer collegiate level coming up with team names that are creative, interesting and downright ...

All proceeds from the 5K Fun Run/Walk will be donated to Orchard Beach State Park towards the cost of a Trackchair to make the park more accessible.

A wildfire in Manistee County spread quickly on Monday afternoon burning about 225 acres and leading to the evacuation of about 30 people.

A dedication ceremony was held Saturday for the James Earl Jones and Donald Crouch “Mentorship can be life changing” sculpture project.

Most of the time when a freighter came up the Manistee River last summer it turned out to be the Great Republic. It should not come as a surprise that it is the vessel most suited to navigate the ...

MANISTEE — Manistee Catholic Central will close its doors at the end of this school year. Bishop Jeffrey Walsh announced Tuesday in a letter to the school community and Divine Mercy Parishioners that ...

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 ...

A $2.2 million investment will redevelop Manistee’s waterfront by adding a restaurant, amphitheater and improved public access.

Manistee National Forest Festival brings back its parade and fireworks in 2025, featuring a new theme and honoring grand marshal Barbara Heidel.