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LANSING — The Kirtland’s Warbler Conservation Team is ramping up efforts to stabilize the population of the rare songbird after a 2025 census revealed a significant drop in breeding pairs.
The Lake County Historical Museum, in Baldwin is hosting their FOLK FRIDAYS music series this summer with four concerts through August 15.
FREE SOIL — Circle Rocking S Children’s Farm is celebrating its 30th anniversary with a matching grant challenge, thanks to an anonymous donor who has pledged to match donations up to $2,000 through Sept. 20.
Sable Dunes Audubon Society invites our community friends to Ludington State Park on Saturday August 9 from 10 a.m.to 1p.m. to participate in our third “See and Sketch” workshop.
Shelby State Bank creates literacy corners in partnership with Great Start and Read Early Read Often
Studies have shown that having books in a child’s home significantly impacts their future literacy as much as the education levels of their parents, and literacy can improve a child’s trajectory not only in their education and professional outcomes, but their emotional regulation and quality…
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- Humidity: 95%
- Cloud Coverage: 72%
- Wind: 1 mph
- UV Index: 5 Moderate
- Sunrise: 06:32:04 AM
- Sunset: 09:11:39 PM
Today
A steady rain this morning. Showers continuing this afternoon. High 77F. Winds NNE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 100%.
Tonight
Cloudy. Low 58F. Winds NE at 10 to 15 mph.
Tomorrow
Sunshine along with some cloudy intervals. High 77F. Winds NNE at 15 to 25 mph.
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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 – 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.
SIDNEY – Xavier Allen continued his hot streak at the plate Sunday, going 6-of-9 at the plate and the Manistee Saints took two from the Sidney Knights to maintain their lead in the Gratiot County Baseball League.
It was 50 years ago that the Ludington High School girls gymnastics team won its first Michigan High School Athletic Association state title, and began a dynasty.
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.
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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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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.
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.
I watched the American Integrity sail across Whitefish Bay into the open water of Lake Superior Monday morning.
Under President Biden congress voted $800,000 for food for children in countries like Pakistan and Afghanistan through the USAID program. When Trump gutted the USAID program, Secretary of State Mac Rubio assured the House Appropriation Committee that the food would get to the starving kids.
I emailed Rep John Moolenaar concerning the actions of ICE and conditions of detention centers. His response was yadda, yadda, yadda, “border security.” He did not address abduction of non-citizens and citizens by unidentified agents or the treatment given after they were thrown into detenti…