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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.
Carferry Track Meet
YPSILANTI – Alena Li of Okemos adjusted to the green speeds at Washtenaw Golf Club after struggling in the first round and rallied to repeat as overall champion in the Second GAM Girls Championship Sunday.
MANISTEE – Has the Manistee baseball team turned the corner on the season? The answer might indeed be yes after the Mariners swept Muskegon Orchard View, 6-4 and 13-0, in a conference doubleheader at home Friday.
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Today
Partly cloudy skies early then becoming cloudy with periods of rain late. Thunder possible. Low 46F. Winds E at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 90%.
Tonight
Partly cloudy skies early then becoming cloudy with periods of rain late. Thunder possible. Low 46F. Winds E at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 90%.
Tomorrow
Rain. High 51F. Winds ENE at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 100%. Rainfall near a half an inch.
Local & Social Scene
It’s that time again! St. Patrick’s Day? Spring? Not yet! It’s time for the 33rd annual Family AfFAIR being hosted at Mason County Central High School.
This weekend, many of us attended the funeral of our dear friend and classmate, Sammi Bateson, who was tragically killed in front of our school 12 days ago. Since that time, we have suffered a range of emotions including shock, dismay, anger, frustration and just pure sadness. During today’s…
Ludington Police Department, K9 Bella has received a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc., according to a press release provided by the Police Chief Chris Jones on Monday.
MANISTEE – Not quite a century old, the 38-foot tall Manistee Lighthouse is about to be reborn.
After almost two years of enduring construction and remodeling and still running a school, the construction projects at Ludington High School and the OJ DeJonge Middle School are finished and ready to be unveiled to the community.
Hosting the Hart Pirates on Monday, the Ludington softball team dropped a pair of softball games at Oriole Field in Ludington, 10-6, 18-2.
Carferry Track Meet
SHELBY — The nine team Shelby Invitational took place at Oceana Golf Club in Shelby on Monday with Pentwater scoring third in a tight race.
MONTAGUE — The Mason County Central softball team traveled to Montague on Monday, made an incredible comeback in game one to win 18-16, but dropped the second, 15-7 as the game was called due to darkness.
The Ludington Invitational took place at the Lincoln Hills Golf Club on Monday with the Ludington golf team taking third place.
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Looking for a cleaning service that is both thorough and reliable? K & C Clean is the one to call. Owned and operated by Kelly Savich, K & C Clean serves an extensive area, from Shelby to Manistee and as far east as Baldwin. They offer residential, commercial, and new construction cl…
The Ludington Meat Company is such a grand place to get your tasty meats the Michigan Meat Association recently awarded the gold medal business some Grand Prizes – literally.
For over eight decades, the Sand Bar has been a cornerstone of Ludington’s nightlife and live music scene. A place where memories are made, friendships are forged, and locals and visitors alike gather to unwind. Now, under new ownership by Scott and Sylwia Farley, the Sand Bar is entering an…
Quite simply, one century-old supply and lumber company located in Ludington and other locations across West Michigan can tell you everything you need to know about them in just one word – standard.
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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.
Drugs, parole violation
I could write a column daily about the inanities of President Donald Trump’s current administration.
Indivisible has organized a 50501 rally for this Saturday afternoon May 3 from 1-3:00 p.m. in front of the Mason County Courthouse. The 50501 means “50 states, 50 protests in one day.”
Sometimes our Mason County librarians and their staffs — both in Ludington and Scottville – give me a surprise gift. I really enjoy how they create displays every month. They use their knowledge of what’s come up lately; and they search for themes that link books together. They find variety …
