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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Quality Behavioral Health is proud to announce its upcoming event in recognition of International Overdose Awareness Day, coinciding with the grand opening of their new facility.
BALDWIN, Mich. — Baldwin Community Schools will kick off the 2025-2026 school year with the district’s annual Baldwin Back to School Open House on Wednesday, Aug. 20, from 5:30-7 p.m. at both Baldwin Elementary and Baldwin Junior-Senior High schools.
Author Tim Mulherin will visit Ludington Library, 217 E Ludington Ave., at 6:00 pm Tuesday, August 26 to discuss his new book, This Magnetic North: Candid Conversations on a Changing Northern Michigan.
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LANSING — Betsy K. McIntyre, 69, of Irons, pleaded guilty to one count of second-degree murder in the stabbing death of her husband, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced Monday.
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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.
CHICAGO - Tarik Skubal takes pride in going deep into ballgames, which is why his last start, in Friday’s game against the Angels at Comerica Park, still was gnawing at him Monday.
ST. LOUIS – The Manistee Saints struggled through a lackluster Sunday afternoon in St. Louis, but managed to split their last Gratiot County Baseball League doubleheader with the Spirits to finish 18-2 and 19-6 overall.
Cracks were becoming noticeable, and while otherwise in good shape, it became clear that something had to be done about resurfacing the tennis courts at the Schoenherr Center on Tinkham Avenue.
MANISTEE – Down to their last two outs and trailing the Fulton Sultans, 1-0 in the bottom of the seventh inning, the Manistee Saints were in a tough spot Sunday afternoon.
LUDINGTON— Stearns Beach will come alive this Labor Day weekend as the volleyball nets go up and the community comes together for Ludington’s First Annual Labor Day Beach Volleyball Tournament, hosted by Lake Michigan Beach Volleyball and Völli-UP.
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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.
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.
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LANSING — Betsy K. McIntyre, 69, of Irons, pleaded guilty to one count of second-degree murder in the stabbing death of her husband, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced Monday.
LUDINGTON — A 32-year-old Ludington man was arrested early Wednesday morning following an attempted carjacking and vehicle theft at Stearns Park, according to the Ludington Police Department.
DELTA, Mich. The Michigan State Police (MSP) announced Friday that a Wisconsin man has been identified and criminally charged following an investigation into a kidnapping and sexual assault that occurred 39 years ago in Delta County.
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.
It’s been a busy summer in Pentwater as we welcome tens of thousands of guests from around the world to enjoy the perfect lakeside summer vacation, all while completing a multi-million dollar watermain expansion/replacement project. It’s our first summer with our dynamic Village Manager, Rac…
This past week we experienced what “swelter” means “1: to suffer, sweat, or be faint from heat; 2: to become exceedingly hot.” (Mirriam-Webster)
Tucked between the Right to Life table and a stack of free Gideon Bibles, the Mason County Republican Committee booth at the West Michigan Fair looked less like a political hub and more like a tent revival.
