Northern Michigan Coastal News

Post-storm progress along the coast:

• Ice and trees cleared from Manistee/Ludington east, aiding power restoration and travel.
• MDOT plows state...

• Check ahead: Northern Lower Peninsula trails and parks face downed trees, icy conditions from recent blizzard; visit Michigan.gov/DNRClosures for...

• Virtual history event: Mackinac State Historic Parks hosts presentation on dramatic 1780 military uprising at Michilimackinac garrison
• Ties to...

Tracking outages and recovery along the coast:

• March 16: 116,500 statewide customers out, 91,000 Consumers Energy; 540+ crews pre-staged in Northern...

Persistent supply limits shape Lake Michigan waterfront housing in Northern Michigan.

• Rental squeeze: Vacancy at 0.7%, short-term rentals claim 6%...

Timeline of Governor Whitmer's emergency measures amid historic snow:

• Sunday: Closes nonessential state offices in 13 Northern MI counties (incl....

Frankfort's harbor turns sunsets into a ritual for locals and visitors, with the pier and lighthouse stealing the show.

• Century-old Lighthouse: Red...

• Extreme UP totals: 52 inches near Round Lake and Wetmore from March 15-17 storm.
• Cheboygan impact: 30 inches buries a local school.
• Mackinac...

• Fresh 3/21 report: Live YouTube update (24:20) on Lake Michigan salmon fishing
• Giveaway alert: Enter for salmon angler prizes during the...

Early morning icing risk for Northern Michigan coasts:

• Glaze of ice possible across Emmet, Cheboygan, Presque Isle, and Alpena counties until 8...

• Reopening timeline: Poe Lock filled with water this week; first freighter passes at 12:01 a.m. March 25 after January 15 closure for 10-week...

Key details for year-round voters on the absentee process at City Hall:

• Starts 8 a.m. in Council Chambers, 3rd floor, 70 Maple St.
• Handled by one...

Winter wildlife thrill: Snowy owls flock to Michigan's Great Lakes for open hunting grounds mimicking their Arctic home.

• Prime locations: Scan open...

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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