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manisteenews.com | Scott Fraley
Residential property dominates Manistee County’s 2025 total equalized value at $2.38 billion, while personal property accounts for $128 million. Courtesy of Manistee CountyMANISTEE COUNTY — Manistee County’s total equalized value topped $2.5 billion for 2025. That figure represents a rise of nearly 10% from the previous year. The amount of gain from last year is $220,391,381.
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manisteenews.com | Scott Fraley
Centra Wellness Network is a publicly funded community mental health service provider for Manistee and Benzie counties. File photoMANISTEE — In a sweeping look at the past fiscal year, Centra Wellness Network reported fewer emergency department visits, lower hospital utilization and improved overall satisfaction among people receiving care.
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1 week ago | 
recordpatriot.com | Scott Fraley
Centra Wellness Network is a publicly funded community mental health service provider for Manistee and Benzie counties. File photoMANISTEE — In a sweeping look at the past fiscal year, Centra Wellness Network reported fewer emergency department visits, lower hospital utilization and improved overall satisfaction among people receiving care.
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2 weeks ago | 
manisteenews.com | Scott Fraley
Manistee residents hold signs in support of the U.S. Postal Service in front of the local branch on May 1, 2025. Scott Fraley/News AdvocateUmbrellas in hand, Onekama protesters urge legislative leaders to stop any move toward U.S. Postal Service privatization during a May 1, 2025 demonstration. Courtesy of Jean CapperDemonstrators came out in Arcadia despite the rain to show their support for the United States Postal Service during May Day protests on May 1, 2025.
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2 weeks ago | 
manisteenews.com | Scott Fraley
Century Terrace is located at 237 Sixth Ave. in Manistee. File photoMANISTEE — A recent inspection of Manistee housing properties, including Harborview and Century Terrace apartments, yielded a positive score, according to members of the Manistee Housing Commission.
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2 weeks ago | 
manisteenews.com | Scott Fraley
Freeman and Megan Gunnell are set to open The Treehouse in Bear Lake with events planned throughout summer 2025. allenkentphoto/Courtesy of Allen KentNestled on 600 acres of Michigan farmland, the Treehouse pairs modern design with natural surroundings. Courtesy of Megan GunnellGuests raise a toast in celebration at a European culinary retreat hosted by chef Freeman Gunnell.
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2 weeks ago | 
manisteenews.com | Scott Fraley
Yarrow Brown, executive director of Housing North, spoke to the Manistee City Council on June 8, 2022 about the creation of a housing ready coordinator position for Manistee County. Tracey Davis started in the position in late 2022. News Advocate/File photoTracy Davis (right), Manistee County Housing Ready program coordinator, leads a discussion with the Manistee City Council during a regular meeting on Sept. 3, 2024.
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2 weeks ago | 
recordpatriot.com | Scott Fraley
Yarrow Brown, executive director of Housing North, spoke to the Manistee City Council on June 8, 2022 about the creation of a housing ready coordinator position for Manistee County. Tracey Davis started in the position in late 2022. News Advocate/File photoTracy Davis (right), Manistee County Housing Ready program coordinator, leads a discussion with the Manistee City Council during a regular meeting on Sept. 3, 2024.
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3 weeks ago | 
manisteenews.com | Scott Fraley
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3 weeks ago | 
manisteenews.com | Scott Fraley
A view of the historic First Congregational Church in Manistee. The Community Innovation Lab has worked with its congregation on community service efforts. News Advocate File PhotoMANISTEE — The “Voices of Manistee” storytelling project has been named one of 10 finalists in the Consumers Energy Foundation’s Put Your Town on the Map pitch competition, which will provide a total of $50,000 in grants to three winning proposals.
