For more than 20 years, Safari Sun has been helping our community look and feel their very best. We began in the small town of Custer, Michigan, with a vision to create a salon where guests could relax, refresh, and leave feeling confident.
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LANSING — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Tuesday proclaimed Aug. 26, 2025, as Women’s Equality Day in Michigan, marking the 105th anniversary of the 19th Amendment guaranteeing women the right to vote, according to a statement received from her office on Tuesday.
LANSING – Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has appealed a federal decision denying certain disaster aid programs for northern Michigan following the March 2025 ice storm, saying recovery remains difficult for communities in the affected region.
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BALDWIN, Mich. — The Baldwin Panther Band filled the summer with new festival performances, band camp and more as the successful fine arts program continues to grow and attract younger Panthers.
The Mason County District Library invites all students to come enjoy a frozen treat after school on Tuesday, September 2 – treats will be given out all afternoon, while supplies last. A variety of options will be available, including dairy- and gluten-free popsicles. The Mason County Distric…
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- Humidity: 62%
- Cloud Coverage: 43%
- Wind: 13 mph
- UV Index: 7 High
- Sunrise: 07:03:53 AM
- Sunset: 08:29:32 PM
Today
Sun and clouds mixed. High near 70F. Winds SW at 10 to 20 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy skies early then becoming cloudy with periods of rain late. Low near 60F. Winds WSW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 80%.
Tomorrow
Showers in the morning, then partly cloudy in the afternoon. High 66F. Winds N at 15 to 25 mph. Chance of rain 50%.
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SCOTTVILLE — West Shore Community College has unveiled its 2025–2026 Performing Arts Series, promising a dynamic season of live entertainment featuring nationally recognized musicians, high-energy theatrical performances, and free student ensemble concerts.
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.
Detroit – Following weeks of uncertainty surrounding the future of the Michigan Panthers, including speculation about possible relocation out of the state, the United Football League’s new co-owner said Monday that he’s “trying” to find a solution that could keep the Panthers from moving.
Sacramento, Calif. – The Tigers’ best bullpen construction has an efficient and effective Tommy Kahnle in it. If you doubt that based on recent events, go back and check out his first three months.
LUDINGTON – Finally the 2025 football season is upon us and for the Ludington varsity squad that means a trip to Coopersville.
MANISTEE – “We better be ready, right? We’re down to two days (one as this is printed),” Manistee football head coach Alvin Rischel said prior to Tuesday’s practice in the final days before the Mariners kick off the 2025 season at Remus-Chippewa Hills on Thursday.
RAVENNA – A good start sputtered out a bit as the game wore on, and it took some of their power away, leaving the Manistee Mariners boys soccer team just trying to jam the ball through.
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For more than 20 years, Safari Sun has been helping our community look and feel their very best. We began in the small town of Custer, Michigan, with a vision to create a salon where guests could relax, refresh, and leave feeling confident.
If you are looking for a massage therapist to help ease your aches and pains, give Becka’s Bodyworks in Ludington a call! Rebecka Baugus, LMT, started Becka’s Bodyworks seven years ago with a mission to “offer a service to help the body heal itself, and to offer a relaxing environment for th…
When you walk into Country View Bakery, 4815 W. US 10 in Ludington, the first thing you’ll notice is the amazing aroma of freshly baked goodness. Then you will see the shelves and shelves of cookies, cinnamon rolls, pies and more – all baked by Daniel and Kathryn Lambright. Customers say cin…
Nestled on U.S. 10 east of Stiles Road, Carter Lumber in Ludington prides itself in being part of a family-owned business offering a wide range of services and building materials for construction needs for the local area and beyond.
Every now and then a rainbow will arc over Hightower Lake in central Oceana County and when it does, you can bet one end of it will lead you to the proverbial golden pot – the Hightower Bar and Grill.
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A 27-year-old Oxford man was arrested on multiple warrants and three other charges by Mason County Sheriff deputies Saturday following traffic stop at 12:58 a.m. in Branch Township.
MANISTEE — The Manistee County Sheriff’s Office is alerting the public after investigators handled several contractor fraud complaints that led to felony charges against two men. Officials said the announcement is intended to increase awareness, help identify additional victims, and prevent …
Two injured
MEARS – On Sunday, a 59-year-old man believed to have shot an acquaintance in the leg was fatally wounded by law enforcement during an officer-involved shooting following an extended manhunt in the Mears area of Oceana County, authorities said.
FERRY TOWNSHIP — A 46-year-old Shelby man is dead and his wife is in custody following a shooting early Thursday in Ferry Township, according to the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office.
I just got back from the store where the total cost for the same bag of groceries is up 35% from January. A cup of coffee at the local shop now costs 20% more than last month. Gas at the pump is still more than $3/gallon. My utility bills are higher due to the federal government forced opera…
A book I’ve been reading offers insights into the maddening question, how can anyone believe anything President Donald Trump utters.
At noon on Thursday, a crowd gathered outside the Wapakoneta Fire Department, their eyes looking at the small but powerful addition to the building: the new Safe Haven Baby Box. With one simple cut of the red ribbon, Wapakoneta became a place where a desperate mother might find hope, and a n…
