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Onekama, Michigan Patch AM: a 3 min read

Morning Onekama! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Which Onekama roads are getting upgraded in the 2026 construction season?
  • Meet the Onekama eighth grader rewriting the record books.

Also on today's calendar: Viridian Strings at Pines of Arcadia and 3 more events.

Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Mostly sunny and not as warm, with a high of 75 and low of 55 degrees.
  • Saturday: A stray afternoon t-storm, temps: high: 75, low: 53.
  • Sunday: Clouds breaking and cool, with a high of 64 and low of 50 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Manistee County Road Commission approves 2026 road projects (manisteenews.com) — Onekama Township is set for a major round of 2026 road improvements, including a continued $660,000 chip-seal program and a separate $410,000 paving project on Burtker and Potter roads. The Manistee County Road Commission also discussed, but did not advance, a proposed long-term lease for a fenced public recycling site on road commission property, while approving similar roadwork in neighboring townships.
   

• Onekama 8th grader breaks 18-year-old shot put record (manisteenews.com) — An Onekama Consolidated Schools eighth grader just shattered an 18-year-old school shot put record and is now headed to Adidas Nationals in North Carolina. Autumn Berryhill, along with her brother Logan, will compete in multiple track and field events after strong discus and high jump performances that already put them among the nation’s top-ranked middle school athletes.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Dollar Tree Family Dollar - Dollar Tree, Inc. posted a job opening for Customer Service Associate I in Manistee. Apply here.
  • Advantage Solutions posted a job opening for Part Time Product Demonstrator in Manistee. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Onekama here.

🗞 Nearby News

Bear Lake

  • Severe thunderstorm warning issued for Manistee, Benzie Counties (manisteenews.com)
  • Bolte hits 1st MLB homer and A's go deep 5 more times in Las Vegas for 7-5 win over Brewers (manisteenews.com)

Manistee

  • Manistee Saints sweep Sidney to remain undefeated (manisteenews.com)
  • Flood damage could keep Manistee County bridge closed for a year (upnorthlive.com)
  • Manistee Shoreline Showcase announces summer concert series lineup (ourmidland.com)

Ok Onekama! 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

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Onekama

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Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.