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The Reverend Molly Shivers is a third generation Epworthian. She is the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Ronald C. Link of Holiday House Cottage and the late R. Forrest Colwell and Dorothy Colwell Booz of Birch Cliff Cottage.
Music venues are included in The Scene, a special section in the Friday print edition.
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An eight pair Howell movement was held on July 8. First place was won by John Walters and Karine Monton with a score of 31. Second place was a tie between the pair of Ginny Young and Terry Forsythe and the pair of Cozy Pelzer and Somers Collins with a score of 29.
Women Who Care of Mason County will meet on Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at the United Methodist Church, 5810 Bryant Road, at 5:30 PM. The WWC team welcomes all members to consider submitting nominations for a local non-profit. The nominations of three members are chosen to present the need for t…
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LUDINGTON — This is the week that the local waters of Lake Michigan are tested by professional and amateur anglers in the Ludington Offshore Classic and Big Boys Fishing Tournament.
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 — This is the week that the local waters of Lake Michigan are tested by professional and amateur anglers in the Ludington Offshore Classic and Big Boys Fishing Tournament.
District Health Department #10 (DHD#10) is announcing Measles walk-in vaccination clinics throughout the jurisdiction during the month of July.
MANISTEE – Coming into the weekend riding a four-game winning streak, the Manistee Saints had reason to hope that momentum would carry over as they hosted the two-day National Baseball Amateur Federation Major Regional at Reitz Park.
MANISTEE – The Manistee Saints baseball club hosts the National Amateur Baseball Federation Major Regional tournament for the fifth consecutive year beginning Friday.
SIDNEY – Xavier Allen continued his hot streak at the plate Sunday, going 6-of-9 at the plate and the Manistee Saints took two from the Sidney Knights to maintain their lead in the Gratiot County Baseball League.
It was 50 years ago that the Ludington High School girls gymnastics team won its first Michigan High School Athletic Association state title, and began a dynasty.
MANISTEE – Fans attending the Manistee Saints games at Kliber Field are familiar with the sight of Lisa Fragomeli approaching them with a sheet of paper and a glass jar in hand.
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Looking for a fun and affordable way to show your bestie you appreciate them? Do you simply want to make someone smile? Check out bestiebagz.com or the Bestie Bagz shop at 107 W. Loomis in Ludington.
Are you ready to turn your outdoor living space into your own personal oasis? Serving Traverse City, Ludington, Manistee, Grand Traverse and surrounding areas, and Oceana County, Nunez Outdoor Living offers full-service landscaping, hardscaping, and much more.
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.
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LUDINGTON — The Western Michigan Fair returns to the Mason County Fairgrounds on Sunday, with opening day festivities featuring a full slate of harness racing.
GRAND RAPIDS — Timothy VerHey has been appointed as the new United States Attorney for the Western District of Michigan, replacing former U.S. Attorney Mark Totten, according to a press release received Tuesday from US Department of Justice.
A 56-year-old Newaygo County man is dead today after he shot himself in the bathroom at the Wesco Eastgate, 5685 West U.S. 10, Sunday evening, according to information in a press release provided by Mason County sheriff Kim Cole.
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.
The August 5, 2025 election ballots in Mason County will have an array of millage requests depending on the school district you live in and other services you receive that are dependent on property taxes for funds.
I’d like to thank Cathy Schindler for her July 24th Readers Forum letter. Your support, and the support of other community-minded neighbors like you, means a lot. The noise of last four summers in the Hamlin Township “Y” noise zone have brought misery to our previously serene neighborhoods.
I watched the American Integrity sail across Whitefish Bay into the open water of Lake Superior Monday morning.
