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Daphne Budrew, a student at West Shore Community College, was awarded a P.E.O. Program for Continuing Education Grant from the P.E.O. Sisterhood. She was sponsored by P.E.O. Chapter EU of Ludington.
PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A 50-year-old Fountain man died Tuesday evening following a motorcycle crash in Pere Marquette Township, according to a media release provided by the Mason county Sheriff’s Office Tuesday morning.
SCOTTVILLE, Mich. — The Armed Women of America will host a women’s open house on Tuesday, Aug. 19, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Fin and Feather Club of Mason County, located at 3276 N. Darr Road in Scottville.
BALDWIN, Mich. — The addition of two Student Success Coaches at Baldwin Community Schools is the latest step in the district’s ongoing effort to ensure all Panthers have access to the resources they need to succeed before, during and after school.
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65°
- Humidity: 87%
- Cloud Coverage: 33%
- Wind: 2 mph
- UV Index: 8 Very High
- Sunrise: 06:40:56 AM
- Sunset: 09:01:15 PM
Today
Generally sunny despite a few afternoon clouds. A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible. High 81F. Winds SSW at 10 to 15 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy in the evening followed by scattered thunderstorms after midnight. Low 68F. Winds SSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 60%.
Tomorrow
Cloudy skies early will become partly cloudy later in the day. A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible. High around 80F. Winds S at 10 to 20 mph.
Local & Social Scene
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 – 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.
MANISTEE – The Manistee Saints baseball club hosts the National Amateur Baseball Federation Major Regional tournament for the fifth consecutive year beginning Friday.
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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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
The current Michigan legislature has the dubious distinction of being the least productive legislature in Lansing in the past 85 years! This is on the heels of the 2022-2024 legislative session that saw record numbers of bills signed into law. What could have happened to cause such a radical…
