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High Bridge Road repairs are expected to begin in May 2027 after historic-preservation reviews delayed construction.
One of the region’s largest private employers and a longtime beacon of northern Michigan recreation is for sale. Crystal Mountain occupies about 1,500 acres in Benzie County’s Thompsonville and employs up to 700 people in peak season. In addition to skiing, the resort offers golf, swimming, tennis, mountain biking and much more.
Parking lot work at Morton and Duffy parks in the city of Manistee is underway.
Residents in 10 Northern Michigan counties are being warned about Cychlorphine, a highly potent synthetic opioid linked to fatal overdoses across the United States.
A Dial-A-Ride bus was one of the first vehicles to cross the Maple Street Bridge after the bridge was closed to road traffic for structural repairs in August 1986.
MANISTEE COUNTY -- We had a couple great meetings in the MHSAA volleyball regionals on Tuesday night in the Division 4 bracket in Onekama. The Portagers as the host school took on East Jordan and got a close 25-21 first set victory on the way to a 3-0 match victory.
A quarter of one cow here works out to roughly 116 pounds of packaged beef. That’s a lot of tacos, burgers, and Sunday roasts sitting in your freezer. The cattle on this farm eat grass and only grass. No grain, no hormones, no antibiotics. In winter, they munch on hay grown right on the same land.
See this week’s local events in Benzie, Manistee and Mason counties, from “Aladdin Jr.” and concerts to book clubs, crafts and exhibits.
In 1926, Benzonia played their last football game of the season with the Traverse City Reserve.
Michigan Events Blogger November 12, 2026 0 Events , Michigan , Thanksgiving , Thompsonville Image courtesy of Crystal Mountain Slow down, share unforgettable meals, and reconnect with friends and family. Escape the holiday hustle at Crystal Mountain during Thanksgiving Reconnect Weekend . It’s the ideal way to kick off your holiday season with delicious feasts, fun activities, and spending time with the ones you love. Crystal Mountain invites you to its signature Thanksgiving Reconnect Weekend . Blending outdoor tradition, seasonal dining, and early winter activities, the Northern Michigan four-season resort offers a complete lineup designed to make unforgettable memories. “The holiday season is all about pausing the busy routine to focus on the people who matter most,” said Lourin Sprenger, Director of Communications at Crystal Mountain. “Our Thanksgiving Reconnect Weekend is structured so families can step outside, enjoy the fresh Northern Michigan air, and start new traditions together—whether that’s running the Turkey Vulture Trot, enjoying a gourmet meal, or watching the magic of the holiday tree light up for the first time of the season.” Step away from the kitchen and allow Crystal’s culinary team to do the cooking for you. Join us on property for the Thanksgiving Buffet on
