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manisteenews.com | Michelle Fedder
Left: Flowers were not planted this year along U.S. 31 in Manistee for Blossom Boulevard. Right: Flowers were planted for Blossom Boulevard in 2020. MANISTEE — Some roadsides in Manistee County will be a little less colorful this year. Flowers were not planted this month for Manistee’s Blossom Boulevard nor Onekama’s Petunia Parade. Article continues below this adAbout 3,000 petunias were planted in 2021 for Manistee's annual Blossom Boulevard.
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manisteenews.com | Michelle Fedder
Michelle FedderFile photoSince I first moved to Manistee 12 years ago, I’ve rented two houses and purchased one. I’ve also attempted to assist more than a few potential employees in finding housing. It’s not an easy task. Article continues below this adAs we reported earlier this month, Manistee is dominated by single-family homes. Apartment complexes are limited. The majority of homes are owner-occupied.
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1 week ago | 
manisteenews.com | Michelle Fedder
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1 week ago | 
recordpatriot.com | Michelle Fedder
Each week we publish a list of local events and activities in Benzie, Manistee and Mason counties. To submit an event, email the time, date and location information to [email protected]. Information should be submitted at least two weeks in advance of the event date.
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2 weeks ago | 
manisteenews.com | Michelle Fedder
The Spirit of the Woods Conservation Club is located at 12555 Coates Hwy. in Brethren. The club house is pictured in 2015. News Advocate/File photoBRETHREN — An event this month aims to teach participants about different types of fungi growing in Michigan forests.
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2 weeks ago | 
manisteenews.com | Michelle Fedder
The bump n' run and demo derby closed out the grandstand events during the 2021 Manistee County Fair. The Blessing of the Drivers Bump n Run by TNT Demolition Derby will take place on May 25, 2025 at Manistee County Fairgrounds. News Advocate/File photoEach week we publish a list of local events and activities in Benzie, Manistee and Mason counties. To submit an event, email the time, date and location information to [email protected].
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2 weeks ago | 
manisteenews.com | Michelle Fedder
A Memorial Day service was held May 29, 2023 in Veterans Memorial Park in Manistee. News Advocate/File photoMANISTEE COUNTY — A number of events are slated in Manistee County to commemorate Memorial Day. The annual day of remembrance to honor those who died serving their country is observed the last Monday in May. Article continues below this ad"Many people visit cemeteries and memorials, and volunteers place American flags on graves at national cemeteries.
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2 weeks ago | 
manisteenews.com | Michelle Fedder
Michigan State PoliceFile photoMANISTEE COUNTY — A 12-year-old was killed and a 14-year-old seriously injured in an ORV crash over the weekend. At about 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, troopers from the Michigan State Police Cadillac Post responded to a call on Spruce Street near Second Street in Wellston for an off-road vehicle crash.
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2 weeks ago | 
bigrapidsnews.com | Michelle Fedder
MANISTEE COUNTY - A 12-year-old was killed and a 14-year-old seriously injured in an ORV crash over the weekend. At about 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, troopers from the Michigan State Police Cadillac Post responded to a call on Spruce Street near Second Street in Wellston for an off-road vehicle crash. "The preliminary investigation showed that the driver was traveling west on Second Street and turned south on Spruce Street," reads a news release from MSP.
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2 weeks ago | 
manisteenews.com | Michelle Fedder
Members of the Spirit of the Woods Garden Club unveiled a plaque dedicated to Gold Star Families on June 11, 2023 at Veterans Memorial Park in Manistee. News Advocate/File photoSpirit of the Woods Garden Club Inc. partnered with the Manistee County Library for a Fairy Garden Program for youth in the county. Renly Kosiboski is pictured in July 2024 at an event in Arcadia.
