Did you know that there are 14 disc golf courses in Mason County, and 39 courses within 25 miles of Scottville? Good thing that Grip N Rip Disc Golf has everything you need – literally – to get out and enjoy these nearby courses.
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MANISTEE MICH. — Applications are now open for the 11th Cohort of the Manistee Area Leadership Program. Hosted by the Manistee Area Chamber of Commerce, this nine-month program runs from September through May with a focus on creating knowledgeable and connected professionals. Participants wi…
Historic White Pine Village is home to nearly 30 buildings of local historic significance. One of the oldest buildings is known as The Trapper’s Cabin. The building was used for many other purposes since it was constructed many decades ago, even before Mason County was formed in 1855. This i…
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The Family Friendly Fishing Waters map shows locations across the state that are easy to access and have a high likelihood of catching fish.
To everyone except an active birder, a seagull is a seagull. However, the herring gull is one of 13 species of gulls known in Mason County!
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Showers early, then clearing overnight. Low 64F. Winds WSW at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 30%.
Tonight
Showers early, then clearing overnight. Low 64F. Winds WSW at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 30%.
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Partly cloudy skies. High 78F. Winds WSW at 5 to 10 mph.
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SCOTTVILLE — Homeowners in Mason, Manistee and Lake counties will have the opportunity to screen their private well water for nitrates and nitrites during a free testing event hosted by the Mason-Lake Conservation District.
LUDINGTON —This year’s two-day West Shore Art Fair drew an estimated 7,000 visitors on Saturday alone, making it one of the most well-attended events in recent memory, according to Ludington Area Center for the Arts director Andrew Skinner.
LUDINGTON — Hundreds of anglers will descend on Lake Michigan next week for the Ludington Offshore Classic and Big Boys Fishing Tournament, a premier stop on the Lake Michigan salmon tournament trail.
District Health Department #10 (DHD#10) is announcing Measles walk-in vaccination clinics throughout the jurisdiction during the month of July.
SCOTTVILLE – Over 150 West Shore Community College students are eligible to receive degrees and certificates at the college’s 53rd commencement ceremonies to be held on Saturday, May 4, at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. in the college’s Center Stage Theater.
MANISTEE – This is a big weekend for the Manistee Saints baseball team as it faces it’s first four-game weekend series, which includes the Hall of Fame ceremony before the first game on Sunday.
MANISTEE – Despite the graduation of point guard Kaden Kott off last year’s team, the Manistee boys basketball squad still expects to continue its upward surge.
MANISTEE – Coming into Sunday’s Gratiot County Baseball League doubleheader tied with the St. Louis Spirits, the Manistee Saints responded to the challenge with a 7-6 and 5-0 sweep at Kliber Field.
Over 200 people attended the Mason County Sports Hall of Fame banquet formerly introducing the Class of 2025 inductees Saturday night the Lincoln Hills Golf Club, including several past inductees.
The pollen has been banished, the bugs are still angry, but the days are warm and hopefully the nights will be tolerable.
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Did you know that there are 14 disc golf courses in Mason County, and 39 courses within 25 miles of Scottville? Good thing that Grip N Rip Disc Golf has everything you need – literally – to get out and enjoy these nearby courses.
The Book Mark is more than just a book and coffee shop, it’s an educational destination where community members and visitors of all ages can relax and enjoy great food, top-notch pastries, frappes and more while having opportunities to boost their knowledge.
For many people, pets are a cherished part of the family, and as animal lovers themselves, Allison and John Cotten, owners of Cotten’s Sunset Kennels, have created their business so people can leave their pets in good, safe hands as they travel.
Adam Wagner, owner of Wagner Home & Outdoor, started his business with lawn care about seven years ago, but quickly added construction to his repertoire once people learned who he’s related to. His dad, John Wagner, has worked in construction his whole life, along with several of Adam’s …
When you visit Morley Chiropractic Wellness in Ludington, you may be surprised to learn that Dr. James Morley can help you with lots more than just back pain. Subluxations – slight misalignments of the vertebrae in the spine – can cause a host of health issues.
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Leobardo Alpizar Olivarez, 53, of Mason County has been arrested and arraigned on Monday, May 5 on a charge of Attempted Murder, according to information provided by Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole.
A 55-year-old Manistee man was arrested near the scene of an accident at the Brye Road and U.S. 10 intersection in Amber Township Monday at 7:21 p.m.
A man from Ludington lead Mason County Sheriff deputies on a high-speed chase Monday, only to be stopped by a hit to a building.
A Ludington man is facing arraignment on a weapons charge and felonious assault in relation to an incident Friday, according to a press release provided Monday by Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole.
MANISTEE COUNTY — A 27-year-old man from Mancelona was arraigned this week in Manistee County and charged with six counts of varying degrees in the alleged sexual abuse of a child that spanned several years, according to a press release provided by the Michigan State Police.
When a student turns in a writing assignment done at home and it’s clear parts of the finished piece don’t represent the kind of work the student usually does in the classroom, should the teacher grade it anyway?
The tragic news out of central Texas has been heartbreaking, but it’s also been maddening — because so many lives could have been saved if elected officials had done their jobs. They owe the families who lost loved ones — the death toll from the Fourth of July floods is now at more than 100 …
It was a somewhat sad, quaint scene; I got out of an Uber and noticed eyes on me immediately. I had arrived at Planned Parenthood’s flagship Manhattan center. It’s supposed to close and be sold, but for now it’s still in operation. Saturday used to be a big day for surgical abortions here, b…
