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The great thing about West Michigan is that we are still undiscovered. Yes, sure, Stearns beach was probably packed to overflowing on the day we paddled the Betsie River, but there are so many little secret places in Mason, Manistee, Oceana, Lake, Benzie, Wexford and Newaygo counties that yo…
The Ludington Area Center for the Arts’ (LACA) will host it’s annual LACA Member Exhibit Sept. 5-27, 2025 in the art center’s main gallery and performance hall gallery.
Construction will begin the week of July 21 on a new sea lamprey barrier and trap at the Little Manistee River Weir and egg take facility in Manistee County, Michigan. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will design and build the project in coordination with the Great Lakes Fishery Commission, …
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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 – 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.
It was a successful summer, as summer’s go, for the Ludington boys basketball team for a couple of reasons.
MANISTEE – A sweep of Sunday afternoon’s doubleheader with the Carson City Eagles kept the Manistee Saints firmly in the driver’s seat in the Gratiot County Baseball League with the season winding down.
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.
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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.
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 …
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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.
Consider:
Summer is rolling along. Days are getting shorter. Lake Michigan is comfy for swimming. Major League Baseball is at the All-Star break. Back-to-school stuff is on sale at the big box stores. Fall sports seasons are closer than we realize. It seems like summer just began and that it is almost over.
I feel the nuns have been expecting us. They knew our last nerve would disappear at some point.”