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This Week in Northeast Michigan History: Oct. 19-25

ROSCOMMON — Detroit lawyer and businessman George O. Robinson prepared the original plat for the village of Roscommon in 1876, helping transform a growing railroad settlement into an organized Northern Michigan community. The lumber industry and construction of the Jackson, Lansing and Saginaw Railroad helped attract settlers and merchants...

Crawford County, MI · 21d

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A national archive is moving. Some historic Midwest tribes fear they'll be harder to find

The National Archives and Records Administration plans to close its archives and records center in Chicago. Some tribal nation leaders around and from the region — including historic Ohio tribes — worry how this could affect access to their history. Consolidating space. This facility holds federal and court...

Chicago, IL · 22d

The News Advocate

MHS earns top rating at marching band festival

"Our band has grown in size, and the progress our students have made over the past three marching seasons — and even since the beginning of this season — has been incredible."

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Remembering Gwen: A few moments in the studio of a famed northern Michigan artist

For many people, the late artist Gwen Frostic is as synonymous with northern Michigan as trees and lakes and beaches and snow. Today, we visit her studio in Benzie County, in a story provided by the Transom Story Workshop — a collection of 10 students who came to northern Michigan this past September to hone their audio storytelling skills.

Benzie County, MI · 23d

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Review: Billy Strings, Lindsay Lou credit Michigan roots while promoting new bluegrass albums

It would surprise almost no one if both Billy Strings and Lindsay Lou land nods for best bluegrass album of the year when Grammy Award nominations get announced in mid-November. The Michigan-bred stars — in their own inimitable way — have once again turned the eyes and ears of the...

Michigan · 21d

We Are Kalamazoo

This Michigan Woman Defined Every '90s Girl's Childhood

From rainbow dolphins to neon unicorns, Lisa Frank ruled the '90s. Discover the Michigan connection behind your favorite childhood brand.

Michigan · 22d

The News Advocate

West Shore Community College to present 'The Wizard of Oz'

Families can see "The Wizard of Oz" as West Shore Community College presents the classic musical over three weekends.

Scottville, MI · 22d

The News Advocate

Manistee boy seeks votes in Stan Lee’s Super Kid contest

A Manistee student is in the final rounds of Stan Lee’s Super Kid contest and needs community votes to win a comic book feature.

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The Pioneer

St. Paul Lutheran Church to host annual Fall Festival Oct. 24

St. Paul Lutheran Church's annual Fall Festival is 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, featuring crafts, baked goods, books, raffle prizes and a pay-what-you-can community luncheon.

Reed City, MI · 22d

Up North Voice

Help preserve Roscommon County history

HOUGHTON LAKE — In October 1999, several Houghton Lake community members met at the home of George and Teri Syer with a goal: Create an organization to preserve and share the history and genealogy of Roscommon County. From that meeting, the Roscommon County Genealogical Society (RCGS) was formed. The...

Roscommon County, MI · 22d

The News Advocate

Looking Back for Oct. 20: No decision made on Burger Chef restaurant in 1966

Manistee City Commission heard a report from the zoning board of appeals that it did not consider granting a variation from the zoning ordinance for a Burger Chef restaurant in 1966.

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WATCH: U.S. Senate debate between Mike Rogers and Abdul El-Sayed

WXYZ-TV hosted a U.S. Senate debate between Republican Mike Rogers and Democrat Abdul El-Sayed on Wednesday evening.

Michigan · 23d

The News Advocate

100 Year Ago: County road commission granted $48K in appropriations

100 Years Ago: Manistee County's board of supervisors unanimously granted $48,000 in appropriations to meet the budget request of the county road commission for the coming year.

Manistee County, MI · 22d

The News Advocate

Look back at Manistee’s first public library's origins

The success of the Manistee library was marked and immediate, as shown by the total circulation of 11,688 for the first year, which rose to 29,729 the following year.

wkar.org

IN PHOTOS: Michigan Capitol's glass floor is almost completely restored

Michigan Capitol’s glass floor restoration nearly completeThe Michigan Capitol’s glass floor is nearly restored, wrapping up a project that began in early 2025 to replace tiles damaged by a fire nearly a century ago. The project focused on bringing the floor back to its original appearance from the...

Michigan · 22d

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Annual ski swap aims to make skiing affordable for families in Grand Traverse County

GRAND TRAVERSE COUNTY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- On Friday, volunteers and members of the Grand Traverse Ski Club were setting up for their annual ski swap. On Saturday between 9:00 a.m. and 1 p.m., people stopped by Traverse City West Middle School's gym to shop for used and new downhill and cross-country skis, boots, poles, racing suits, helmets, coats and more.

Grand Traverse County, MI · 24d

1360 The Ticket

This Michigan Woman Defined Every '90s Girl's Childhood

From rainbow dolphins to neon unicorns, Lisa Frank ruled the '90s. Discover the Michigan connection behind your favorite childhood brand.

Michigan · 22d

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