MDOT Advances Cleanup on Northern Michigan Coastal Roads
Post-storm progress along the coast:
- Ice and trees cleared from Manistee/Ludington east, aiding power restoration and travel.
- MDOT plows state...

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Post-storm progress along the coast:
Tracking outages and recovery along the coast:
Persistent supply limits shape Lake Michigan waterfront housing in Northern Michigan.
Timeline of Governor Whitmer's emergency measures amid historic snow:
Frankfort's harbor turns sunsets into a ritual for locals and visitors, with the pier and lighthouse stealing the show.
Early morning icing risk for Northern Michigan coasts:
Key details for year-round voters on the absentee process at City Hall:
Winter wildlife thrill: Snowy owls flock to Michigan's Great Lakes for open hunting grounds mimicking their Arctic home.
The City of Manistee Housing Commission held its monthly meeting Tuesday, discussing a new director and $120K renovation plans among three key highlights. Vital updates for local affordable housing.
Cherryland Middle School in Elk Rapids became the first school in Northern Michigan to partner with the Positivity Project, as part of their whole-child approach to education.
Drizzly conditions persist through the evening along the Northern Michigan coast, with temperatures holding just above 32°F. A band of light rain showers follows Saturday's alert – plan accordingly for coastal outings.
NOAA's Great Lakes Restoration Initiative through the Lawrence Cities Initiative helps Great Lakes cities and communities design and develop coastal projects that restore habitat—vital for enhancing Lake Michigan shorelines in Northern Michigan.
Manistee's busiest spot: US-31 and M-55 intersection logs 15,000 cars per day, highest in Manistee County. Key data for spotting travel patterns, boosting local businesses, and guiding community growth.
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