Ken Grabowski

An ice skating rink is set up near the Manistee Municipal Marina, and will be in place through the end of the year.

Manistee's 35th Victorian Sleighbell Parade adds more events on Dec. 5-6 to attract locals; event boosts tourism.

Columnist: We all should feel blessed to say the Victorian Sleighbell Parade and Old Christmas Weekend is a Manistee original still going strong 35 years later.

Columnist: When I was younger I would walk home from school in the winter without a hat or gloves. Now, a hat is the first thing I don.

Columnist: What emotions are you feeling this holiday season? There is certainly some holiday music sure to be just right for you.

Columnist: Be safe this New Year's Eve when it comes to alcohol and fireworks; make sure to have a designated driver.

Pastor Joyce Newman was voted best worship leader in the News Advocate's Readers' Choice contest.

Each year the Manistee News Advocate asks its readers to help us highlight their favorite businesses and people. This year, we're highlighting winners in the "People" category.

Ariel Ferreira, a home baker, uses fresh garden ingredients to create unique flavors like raspberry basil and lemon lavender in her baked goods.

Columnist: It seems that news on wars around the world, what's transpiring in Washington, major storms and more take a back seat when news concerns the lottery.