Welcome ***********************************************************************  Our Mission Statement  The mission of the Commission is to enhance the social and economic quality of life of our community by providing and maintaining, consistent with financial resources available to the Commission, a safe and efficient system of county roads and streets for the citizens of Manistee County and to continuously strive to improve the quality of the service we deliver.   Night Garage Man The Manistee County Road Commission will accept applications from qualified individuals for a full-time Night Garage Man with other duties as assigned. Candidates must possess a valid Michigan Driver’s license with a current CDL with A and N endorsements and air brakes and a medical card, have an excellent driving record and be able to pass new hire and random drug and alcohol screens, and be available to work extended hours. If candidates do not currently have a CDL with A and N endorsements, they must obtain it within 119 calendar days of hire date. Candidates experienced in general equipment maintenance, preventative vehicle maintenance, inventory tracking, snowplowing, and maintenance operations are preferred. Education requirements are a high school diploma/GED, or equivalent educational preparation. Individuals may apply for this position by submitting a filled in Manistee County Road Commission Employment Application on or before Monday, September 28, 2026 to the attention of Keith Moore, Manager, Manistee County Road Commission, 8946 Chippewa Highway, Bear Lake, MI 49614 (between the hours of 7:00 AM and 3:30 PM Monday thru Thursday) or emailed to Ms. Jessica Putney, Office Manager at [email protected]. Candidates requesting confidentiality should so indicate in their submittal. Only candidates that submit a complete, signed, and dated Employment Application will be considered for the position.  Employment Applications will be received until the positions are filled. Advertisement Night_Man_Job_Description Employment Application NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING  The Manistee County Road Commission will be holding a Public Hearing In Conjunction With Its Budget Meeting Wednesday, September 16, 2026 @ 1:00 p.m.  PURPOSE 2026-2027 FY BUDGET REVIEW  A copy of the proposed budget will be available at the Road Commission Offices on  September 14, 2026   Meeting to be held at the Manistee County Road Commission 8946 Chippewa Highway Bear Lake, MI  49614   231-889-0000   Jessica A. Putney Board Secretary, MCRC     Posted: 8/31/26 June 15, 2026 Meeting Notice – Time Change (per Open Meetings Act 267 of 1976, 15.265 subsection 4)  The Manistee County Road Commission will be holding their  September Regular Meeting Wednesday, September 16th, 2026 @ 10:00 a.m.   *********************************************************************** August 31, 2026 Closure Road Closure Notice Lake Shore Rd at the Bar Lake Outlet will be closed for culvert replacement work. Date: Tuesday, September 1, 2026 Time: Tuesday 7:00 a.m. to Thursday Sept, 3 at 5:00 p.m. Reason: Culvert replacement Duration: Proposed two-day closure Detour:  Crescent Beach to M-22 Please use alternate routes during the closure period. Media Release 6/8/26 Road Closures and Traffic Detours Johnson Road between Christy & Oravainen Detour - Christy to Kerry    High Bridge Rd between River Rd and High Bridge Boat Launch  Detour - Coates Hwy to Warfield to M55 Road Closures Potter Road between Big 4 & Jouppi Old House off High Bridge We ask for cooperation and patience from the traveling public during this time.  Please note that this list may not include every road closure in the county. ***********************************************************************