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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The moon is full and the time is right to think about catching big kings from small waters. This year it may be more like medium kings, though, as the “mature” fish are running in the high teens, for the most part.
LIVONIA -- Caesar Gonzales II, M.D., M.H.C.M., has been appointed Chief Clinical Officer at Trinity Health Michigan, effective August 11. In this executive leadership role, Dr. Gonzales will fill the position previously held by Rosalie Tocco-Bradley, Ph.D., M.D., MHSA, who retired in June th…
LUDINGTON — Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington is now operating under a new name: Grace Funeral Home and Cremation Services.
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- Humidity: 89%
- Cloud Coverage: 68%
- Wind: 7 mph
- UV Index: 7 High
- Sunrise: 06:45:28 AM
- Sunset: 08:55:29 PM
Today
Cloudy early with peeks of sunshine expected late. A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible. High 78F. Winds SW at 10 to 15 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy skies early will give way to cloudy skies late. Low 68F. Winds SSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Tomorrow
Scattered thunderstorms in the morning, with mostly cloudy skies late. High 77F. Winds SSW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 50%.
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.
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.
MANISTEE – Despite going 0-3 in the National Amateur Baseball Federation Major Regional baseball tournament last weekend at Rietz Park, the Manistee Saints are still in good shape in the Gratiot County Baseball League.
MANISTEE – Coming into the weekend riding a four-game winning streak, the Manistee Saints had reason to hope that momentum would carry over as they hosted the two-day National Baseball Amateur Federation Major Regional at Reitz Park.
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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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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.
A 56-year-old Newaygo County man is dead today after he shot himself in the bathroom at the Wesco Eastgate, 5685 West U.S. 10, Sunday evening, according to information in a press release provided by Mason County sheriff Kim Cole.
Congressman John Moolenaar has been dodging town halls with his constituents like a teenager avoiding a dentist appointment. Then he all of a sudden performed a magic trick and he’s marching in the Ludington Freedom Festival Parade, representing his constituency, while everyone’s still chatt…
Will smoky skies from uncontrolled wildfires in the wilderness become a normal part of summer in Michigan?
The crossword that I worked today set my thoughts tumbling.
