Scott Fraley

2 weeks ago | manisteenews.com | Scott Fraley

MANISTEE — Manistee’s harbor faces another round of dredging later this year, according to harbor commission officials. While the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers completed maintenance dredging in 2024, a March depth survey has uncovered new shoaling at the mouth of the harbor, prompting plans for fresh excavation to maintain a 25-foot depth in the outer harbor.

2 weeks ago | manisteenews.com | Scott Fraley

Lake Michigan frontage in Manistee shows signs of erosion on April 3, 2025. Courtesy of Tom BakerEroded clay banks south of Manistee shown here after wind and wave action accelerated coastal wear on April 3, 2025. Courtesy of Tom BakerMANISTEE — Erosion continues to reshape sections of the Lake Michigan shoreline near Manistee following recent severe weather. Photographs provided to the News Advocate on April 3 show a fallen tree, destabilized embankment and newly exposed sand.

2 weeks ago | manisteenews.com | Scott Fraley

A Contour Airlines flight lands at Manistee County Blacker Airport. Courtesy of Adam DontzA Contour Airlines flight comes in for a landing at Manistee County Blacker Airport. Courtesy of Adam DontzMANISTEE — Recent updates show Contour Airlines is current on all fees owed to Manistee Blacker Airport after earlier reports overstated the airline’s outstanding balance.

2 weeks ago | manisteenews.com | Scott Fraley

Interior seating at St. John’s Chapel, where a recently restored pump organ will be featured this Easter on April 20, 2025. Courtesy of Paul FairchildSt. John’s Chapel, as seen from Portage Lake, opens for summer services starting May 25 through Oct. 19. An Easter morning service is planned for April 20, 2025. Courtesy of Paul FairchildSt. John’s Chapel by the Lake gears up for its 113th season, welcoming visiting clergy and summer worshippers from May 25 to Oct. 19, 2025.

3 weeks ago | manisteenews.com | Scott Fraley

The Armory Youth Project is located at 555 First St. in Manistee. File PhotoMANISTEE — Area youth can look forward to a month of interactive career exploration, resume-building sessions and interview practice, presented by the Armory Youth Project.  The Armory, in partnership with Northwest Michigan Works, is set to host Career Month in April to help local teenagers develop workforce readiness skills.