Northern Michigan Coastal News

Flooding and Road Disruptions

• 🔥 MDOT Flood Repairs: Flooded roads including M-119 will take months not days to reopen due to severe damage from...

Big local boost for youth careers: $4M statewide grants awarded April 20 to Michigan Works! agencies, including Northern Michigan ones.

• Northwest...

Northern Michigan gems locals detour for: tender smoked whitefish, perch, and pâté from leaning shacks along the Great Lakes shoreline.

• Carlson’s...

Northern Michigan flooding impacts from snowmelt and rain:

• Cheboygan Dam restarted April 17 after emergency declaration; levels now 8 inches below...

Manistee's First Street Beach is nominated for Michigan's Best Beach—third year in a row after winning 2024 & 2025.

• Prime features draw crowds:...

• May 14-17 events celebrate spring with goat herd hikes for wild ramps and mushroom cooking classes.
• Foraging walks and wine tastings connect land...

Traverse City's first Fresh Coast Film Festival blends films and Great Lakes lifestyle – a budding spring tradition:

• April 30-May 3: Local creators'...

Manistee residents get a key chance to shape local fiscal priorities at the upcoming public hearing on the proposed $24.2M 2026-27 budget. Your input matters—mark your calendar!

Launch your fall foliage color tour of M-119's Tunnel of Trees in downtown Harbor Springs—enjoy a bite to eat or browse shops before driving north to Cross Village. Ideal coastal route planning!

Cheboygan Flood Developments

• 🔥 Black Lake Waters Receding: Floodwaters around Black Lake in Cheboygan County are slowly receding, but many...

Northern Michigan's Lake Michigan coast shines with these standout beaches for escapes:

• Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore (Maple City): 35...

Peak threat phase: Crews implemented emergency measures at Cheboygan Lock and Dam as peak river flow loomed; Gov. Whitmer declared a state of...

Storm setbacks timeline for Manistee/Benzie anglers:

• April 13 storm damages Little Manistee Weir, delays egg take by a day and kills ~1,750 of...

• Flooding crested in Gaylord/north, but subfreezing temps (20s/teens) hit Mon, risking crops like apples, burst pipes, livestock/pets.
• Cold may...

Mark your calendars for the primary election—early voting details are now available alongside local government schedules:

• Elections calendar...

Thrilling paddling adventure films – whitewater, sea kayaking, canoeing, SUP, and lifestyle – screen for ~2 hours in Traverse City.

• Silent auction...

Buck's Pond in remote Barton City has completely drained after the nearby privately-owned Buck's Pond Dam blew out overnight on Monday amid widespread floods in northern Michigan. Regional residents, stay vigilant for flood risks.

Transportation jobs rolling in Manistee:

• Republic Services CDL B Driver: Full-time, steady hours, benefits, safety focus. Needs Class B CDL with air...

City Council & Public Safety

• 🔥 Manistee Crisis Intervention Officer: Manistee City Council will consider a memorandum of understanding with...

Flooding hits hard in Cheboygan County, but relief is underway:

• Dam progress: Hydroelectric turbines restarted Friday, easing pressure on Cheboygan...