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…
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August 18
LANSING — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Thursday signed three bipartisan bills that she said will support Michigan’s small businesses by lowering regulatory barriers and honor service members who died in the line of duty. The package features a regulatory reform for distillers, plus two memorial …
SCOTTVILLE, MI. — West Shore Community College has announced its 2025–2026 Performing Arts Series, featuring a diverse lineup of concerts, theatrical productions, and free community ensemble performances.
MANISTEE — Manistee Area Public Schools will unveil the renovated and expanded Manistee Elementary School (formerly Kennedy Elementary), which will open to students this school year, during a ribbon-cutting and community open house on Thursday, Aug. 28. The event begins at 5:30 p.m. at 550 M…
Two injured
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- Humidity: 92%
- Cloud Coverage: 92%
- Wind: 8 mph
- UV Index: 3 Moderate
- Sunrise: 06:54:40 AM
- Sunset: 08:42:59 PM
Today
Showers early, then cloudy in the afternoon. High 72F. Winds NNE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 30%.
Tonight
Some clouds. Low 59F. Winds NNE at 10 to 15 mph.
Tomorrow
Sunshine and clouds mixed. High 77F. Winds NNE at 10 to 20 mph.
Local & Social Scene
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.
Minneapolis — This move was coming.
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Pro Bowl cornerback Xavien Howard is signing with the Indianapolis Colts, his agent David Canter announced Monday in a social media post.
Allen Park — Detroit Lions rookie edge rusher Ahmed Hassanein will be “down for a while with a pec” injury, head coach Dan Campbell said Monday afternoon.
GENEVA (AP) — Lawyers for former France international Lassana Diarra said Monday he is claiming 65 million euros ($76 million) from FIFA and the Belgian soccer federation after a landmark legal win about transfer rules.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — O’Reilly Auto Parts will take over as the title sponsor for NASCAR’s second-tier national series when the Xfinity Series is renamed next season.
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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.
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.
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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.
FERRY TOWNSHIP — On Aug. 15 at approximately 1 a.m. detectives arrested a 46-year-old Ferry Township woman in connection with the reported homicide from the morning’s incident located on E. Buchanan Road in Ferry Township.
NEWAYGO — A father and son who owned a restaurant in White Cloud have been found guilty of setting fire to their business in 2023.
Life’s lessons being what they are – oft times painful and unpleasant – I’ve learned to avoid:
Bravo to the Ludington community! My pleasant experiences in your town were heightened by a scary incident at your Gold Coast Artisan Fair in the park. My husband has a first ever Grand Mal seizure in the park.
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…