In the heart of Ludington, Michigan, there’s a flooring showroom that’s quietly earned a reputation for excellence—one plank, one carpet roll, and one happy customer at a time. Cooper’s Floor Covering, located at 901 N. Washington, has been serving the community for eight years, but its root…
Includes Ludington, Pere Marquette Township, Amber Township, Custer, Freesoil Township, Sherman Township and Pentwater.
Calling All Craft Vendors for Arts and Crafts Show
Lakeshore Food Club announced the return of its second annual Turkey Drop, set for Tuesday, Nov. 18, from 2 to 6 p.m. at Safe Harbor Credit Union. The event supports the organization’s mission to provide dignified food access and ensure families who might otherwise go without can enjoy a nou…
Music events and performances are found in The Scene, a special section in this edition.
LAKE COUNTY — The Lake County Chamber of Commerce is delighted to announce the winner of the 2025 Pumpkin Carving Contest. After an enthusiastic showing of creative entries and spirited community participation, we are pleased to crown Shoey’s Log Bar as the contest champion. According to our…
Cloudy and damp with occasional drizzle this morning...then becoming mostly sunny by afternoon. High around 55F. Winds S at 5 to 10 mph.
Partly cloudy skies early will give way to cloudy skies late. Low 44F. Winds SSE at 10 to 15 mph.
Overcast. Slight chance of a rain shower. High near 55F. SW winds shifting to NW at 10 to 15 mph.
After a cloudy night Tuesday in Michigan blocked out an aurora borealis display that wowed people as far south as Florida, Arizona and Texas, a display Wednesday night lit up the skies over Michigan as a fine consolation prize.
LUDINGTON — Area residents are invited to take part in the 2025 Ludington CROP Hunger Walk on Saturday, Oct. 25, beginning at People’s Church, 115 W. Loomis St.
LANSING — Sexual predators are increasingly using social media, messaging apps and gaming platforms to reach children, and the Michigan State Police say those tools can act like “a door right into your child’s bedroom.”
Have you ever driven past that empty building on the corner and wondered what’s going on inside? Or noticed a long-time construction project and thought, “When will that be finished?” Starting this month, readers will have a new way to get answers to those everyday questions that spark curio…
MANISTEE – Friends and fellow veterans gathered to say thank you to David Barber for his long and appreciated career in writing about veterans.
It wasn’t the easiest thing for Dan Bartholomae to root for Central Michigan and Toledo on Wednesday night.
Detroit — Coach J.B. Bickerstaff has demonstrated several intangibles that have helped the Detroit Pistons become one of the league’s top teams since he took over the franchise in July 2024.
LUDINGTON — After finishing second and third, respectively in the West Michigan Conference-Lakes Division, the Ludington and Manistee girls cross country teams were well represented when the All-Conference awards were released this week.
LUDINGTON — Both the Manistee and Ludington boys varsity soccer teams were well represented in the West Michigan Conference All-Conference teams when the awards were released on Monday.
LUDINGTON — After finishing tied for first in the West Michigan Conference-Lakes Division, the Ludington girls varsity volleyball team was well represented when the 2025 All-Conference teams were released earlier this week.
In the heart of Ludington, Michigan, there’s a flooring showroom that’s quietly earned a reputation for excellence—one plank, one carpet roll, and one happy customer at a time. Cooper’s Floor Covering, located at 901 N. Washington, has been serving the community for eight years, but its root…
For those looking for a downhome family restaurant with real family cooking, they need not look any further than the Cardinal Restaurant, where times of fellowship and great meals are served with a smile each day.
Beacom Family Chiropractic. A fixture in the Whitehall area since 2000, BFC—as it’s affectionately come to be known—has developed a well-earned reputation for providing exceptional and life-changing care.
The Hempire Collective, located in the heart of downtown Scottville, prides itself in offering a wide array of quality cannabis products, not just for recreation, but also for helping folks to feel better.
Knitters, crocheters and fiber enthusiasts know exactly where to go in Ludington for the finest selection of yarn — Nautical Yarn.
ST. JOSEPH — John A. Smietanka, former U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Michigan and a longtime St. Joseph attorney, has died. He was 81.
WHITEHALL TOWNSHIP — A 37-year-old Mears man died early Friday after a Muskegon County sheriff’s deputy shot him during a welfare check at the Comfort Inn, 2822 W. Holton Whitehall Road, according to the sheriff’s office.
MANISTEE COUNTY — A 67-year-old Onekama man has been charged in connection with a shooting incident that occurred in August following a confrontation between a motorist and two bicyclists, according to the Manistee County Sheriff’s Office.
BALDWIN — A 34-year-old Reed City man was fatally shot Thursday afternoon in the parking lot of the Wesco gas station at 777 Michigan Avenue in the Village of Baldwin, according to the Lake County Sheriff’s Office.
VICTORY TOWNSHIP — Jason Perrone, 42, of Ludington faces multiple charges following a high-speed chase late Tuesday night, according to the Mason County Sheriff’s Office.
The Ludington five-year recreation plan emphasizes outdoor activities — in good weather. Is this to attract more summer visitors?
The Supreme Court’s decision to reject a challenge to marriage equality is more than a legal victory — it’s a reaffirmation of equal dignity for every American family.
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