🌱 How Manistee’s Legion Auxiliary has supported veterans for over a century

Hi Manistee! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• How Manistee’s Legion Auxiliary has supported veterans for over a century
• How Manistee County helps young adults with disabilities live more independently

Also on today's calendar: Historic District Commission and 2 more events.

Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Morning snow showers; cloudy, with a high of 28 and low of 19 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
• Friday: A little snow, up to 1", temps: high: 33, low: 12.
• Saturday: Frigid with a little snow, with a high of 18 and low of 12 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Manistee American Legion Auxiliary celebrates more than 100 years (manisteenews.com) — Manistee’s American Legion Auxiliary Unit 10 just marked 100½ years of service to local veterans and the wider Manistee County community with a Christmas celebration at the Bungalow Inn. Members installed 2025 officers, earned recognition for 100% membership renewal, and honored several women for lifetime service and volunteer work supporting American Legion events.
   

• Michigan schools scramble to ready students with disabilities (bridgedetroit.com) — Manistee County is highlighted for having a dedicated transition facility where young adults with disabilities learn everyday skills like cooking, laundry and getting around their communities. The piece looks at similar programs in Battle Creek and other counties, and explains how funding limits and service gaps make adulthood challenging once school-based support ends at age 26 across Michigan.
   

📸 Around Manistee

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Manistee

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★ Featured events ★

Friday December 12

• The Nutcracker
  Ramsdell Regional Center for the Arts, 101 Maple St, Manistee
  7:30 pm

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Other local events

Tuesday December 16

• Assessor's Office Hours
  Manistee, MI Calendar , 70 Maple Street , Manistee
  1:00 pm
• City Council Meeting
  Manistee, MI Calendar , 70 Maple Street , Manistee
  5:30 pm

Wednesday December 17

• Historic District Commission
  City of Manistee City Hall , 70 Maple St , Manistee
  4:00 pm

Thursday December 18

• Housing Commission Meeting
  Manistee, MI Calendar , 273 Sixth Avenue , Manistee
  9:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday December 11

• Planning Commission Meeting
  City of Manistee City Hall , 70 Maple St , Manistee
  7:00 pm

Tuesday December 16

• Manistee County Board of Commissioner's Meeting
  Manistee County, MI Calendar Manistee, MI 49660
  9:00 am

Friday January 23

• 2026 Home Builders Association Northwest Michigan Manistee Home Expo
  Little River Casino Resort Hotel , 2700 Orchard Hwy , Manistee
  12:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Domino's Pizza, Inc. posted a job opening for Assistant Manager (#1279) in Manistee. Apply here.
• Wendy's posted a job opening for Shift Manager in Manistee. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Manistee here.

🗞 Nearby News

Bear Lake

• Goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher to remain with the NWSL's Chicago Stars through 2026 (lakecountystar.com)
• Winter storm moves east. See latest snowfall predictions for Michigan (freep.com)
• Show appreciation to those who made Sleighbell Weekend shine (manisteenews.com)

Ludington

• Hesperia dominates Ludington, Oakridge in season opener (shorelinemedia.net)
• Seasonal Shopping going Steady (shorelinemedia.net)
• The Art of Giving Holiday Market at LACA (shorelinemedia.net)

Ok Manistee! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

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