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April 23, 2026
The Little River Band of Ottawa Indians Government Center will close its offices starting at 11:45 a.m (ET) today for a staff meeting.
The following offices will be unavailable starting at 11:45 am (ET)
Government Center (Manistee) & Satellite Office (Muskegon)
Little River Health Services (Manistee & Muskegon Clinic & Pharmacy)
Please visit the following links for alternative contact via email or phone during this time
Recent heavy rainfall has caused flooding, erosion, and unstable road conditions across the area. Old House Rd is CLOSED and not accessible at this time. Barricades and road closure signage are in place. Please avoid the area entirely.
For those accessing other Tribal properties, please use extreme caution. Conditions remain unpredictable and may change quickly.
Due to an unforeseen emergency situation within the Family Services Department, the Elder Meal and Bingo for the Muskegon Elders will be cancelled for this Friday, April 17th.
All are invited to join the Little River Band of Ottawa Indians Natural Resources Department Wildlife Division in planting milkweed plugs at Aki Maadiziwin to benefit pollinators such as monarch butterflies!
Due to the extreme weather, the Government Center, Manistee, and Muskegon Offices will be closed, Tuesday, March 17, 2026
