Arielle Breen

Gaylord, Michigan

Reporter at Manistee News Advocate

Articles

Benzie County Sheriff's Office log: 3 larcenies reported in 1 day

1 week ago | recordpatriot.com | Arielle Breen

The Benzie County Sheriff's Office is located at 505 South Michigan Ave., in Beulah. File photoThe Benzie County Sheriff's Office responded to the following calls from June 12-17. Not all calls may be included. • Deputies responded to a burglar alarm at 4:02 a.m. in Frankfort. Article continues below this ad• Animal control was called at 7:31 a.m. in Crystal Lake Township. • A custody dispute was reported at 7:34 a.m. in Benzonia Township.
Malicious destruction of property reported in latest police logs

1 week ago | manisteenews.com | Arielle Breen

The Manistee County Sheriff's Office is located at1525 E. Parkdale Ave. It also has a courthouse security office in the Manistee County Courthouse and Government Center at 415 Third St. in Manistee. Arielle Breen/Manistee News AdvocateThe Manistee County Sheriff’s Office responded to the following complaints from June 12-15. Not all calls may be included. • A noise disturbance was reported at 4:11 a.m. in Wellston.
Michigan Secretary of State visits Bear Lake on campaign trail

1 week ago | manisteenews.com | Arielle Breen

Manistee County Democratic Party chair John Helge (right) introduced local party members and invites questions from attendees as (left) Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson visited Bear Lake during her gubernatorial campaign visit on June 17, 2025. Arielle Breen/News AdvocateAbout 30-40 people attended Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson's gubernatorial campaign stop in Bear Lake on June 17, 2025.
Manistee County makes up 29% of state police post’s complaints this year

1 week ago | manisteenews.com | Arielle Breen

Michigan State PoliceFile photoMANISTEE COUNTY — Several first response agency leaders have noted an increase in serious incidents such as fatal crashes in Manistee County and the region recently. Travis House, Michigan State Police Cadillac Post commander, presented local statistics and plans for summer enforcement at the Manistee County Public Safety Committee meeting in June. Article continues below this ad“We’ve been busy everywhere, including in Manistee (County),” House said.
Bike-car personal injury crash reported in latest police logs

1 week ago | manisteenews.com | Arielle Breen

Manistee County Sheriff's OfficeFile photoThe Manistee County Sheriff’s Office responded to the following complaints from June 9-11. Not all calls may be included. • Deputies were called to help locate a person who was suicidal at 12:43 a.m. in the county. The specific location was not provided. Article continues below this ad• Deputies attempted to locate people at 1:12 a.m. in Dickson Township. • Felonious assault was reported at 8:06 a.m. in Onekama Township.
Onekama had an uptick in brush fires during spring, busy season nearing

1 week ago | manisteenews.com | Arielle Breen

Onekama Township Fire and RescueFile photoRob JohnsonNews Advocate/File photoONEKAMA — The Onekama Township Fire Department is preparing to enter its busiest season of the year. As of this week, the department has had over 100 calls to service since Jan. 1. Article continues below this adRob Johnson, Onekama fire chief, said the department is tracking around average at this point in the year. Usually his team averages 300-340 calls each year.
14 suspicious situations reported in 1 week, per police logs

2 weeks ago | recordpatriot.com | Arielle Breen

The Benzie County Sheriff's Office is located at 505 South Michigan Ave., in Beulah. File photoThe Benzie County Sheriff's Office responded to the following calls from June 5-11. Not all calls may be included. • Deputies responded to a burglar alarm at 3:42 a.m. in Lake Township. Article continues below this ad• Deputies responded to an animal complaint at 9:53 a.m. in Inland Township. • Deputies responded to an injured animal at 12:53 p.m. in Almira Township.
Photos: Manistee Riverwalk offers natural sights, local history along the path

2 weeks ago | manisteenews.com | Arielle Breen

The Manistee Riverwalk extends east along the Manistee River channel to Lake Michigan. Arielle Breen/Manistee News AdvocateManistee Municipal Marina is located at 480 River St., in Manistee. Arielle Breen/Manistee News AdvocateAn invasive dame's rocket blooms along the Manistee Riverwalk. Arielle Breen/Manistee News AdvocateThe Manistee Riverwalk extends east along the Manistee River channel to Lake Michigan.
Lake Michigan anglers catching steelhead, Chinook, coho salmon

2 weeks ago | manisteenews.com | Arielle Breen

Lake Michigan anglers caught a few smaller Chinook salmon to the southwest of Ludington and at Big Sable Point in 250-300 feet of water fishing 25-30 feet down with spoons. News Advocate/File photoThe Department of Natural Resources’ weekly fishing report for June 11 shows some of the most current conditions in the region and best methods. Planning to eat your catch?
Meet Brenda Bownman, a crafter who's been making quality crafts for 40 years

2 weeks ago | manisteenews.com | Arielle Breen

MANISTEE — Decades ago, Brenda Bowman worked at Woolworth Co. in downtown Manistee and did crafting projects on her lunch breaks. Now she is back at the same River Street address selling her hand-crafted creations. Brenda Bowman's dish scrubbing pads are called "scrubbies." They are some of her Just For Fun hand-crafted items for sale at Crafty Craft Creations, 390 River St. Suite 101, in Manistee.

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