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BALDWIN, Mich. — Baldwin High School Panthers will explore college, career and other post- graduation opportunities at West Shore Community College’s College and Career Fair Thursday, Sept. 25, from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. in the recreation center, 3000 N. Stiles Road in Scottville.
Music events are published in The Scene, a special section included in this edition.
GAYLORD — Fall marks the best time of year to see one of Michigan’s most majestic animals: the elk.
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The Ludington Area Center for the Arts (LACA) is currently seeking artists to take part in its 3rd annual ‘Small is Beautiful Miniature Art Exhibition’ on display in the art center’s Unframed Gallery Nov. 7, 2025 through Jan. 31, 2026.
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Today
Heavy thunderstorms early, then variable clouds overnight with still a chance of showers. Low near 60F. Winds SE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 100%. 1 to 2 inches of rain expected.
Tonight
Heavy thunderstorms early, then variable clouds overnight with still a chance of showers. Low near 60F. Winds SE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 100%. 1 to 2 inches of rain expected.
Tomorrow
Rain showers early with overcast skies later in the day. High 71F. Winds SSE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Local & Social Scene
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.
The assignment was simple, really, or at least it should have been – get in, get photos and information, get out.
SCOTTVILLE — Community Cats TNR, a volunteer nonprofit dedicated to reducing the feral and homeless cat population in Mason County, has marked a major milestone.
Traverse City — Goaltender John Gibson spent 11 seasons with the Anaheim Ducks and the majority of them were memorable. Many victories and playoff appearances, and there was a no question it was Gibson’s net.
LUDINGTON — After battling its way through a grueling week of competition, the Ludington boys varsity soccer team had one last mission in mind on Thursday – beat Traverse City St. Francis by any means necessary.
TWIN LAKE — It was a busy week for the Ludington girls varsity golf team, but it was a successful one.
MANISTEE – Big win?
LUDINGTON — After battling with two state ranked teams over the past seven days, it would make sense that the Ludington boys varsity soccer team is tired.
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At AudioNova Hearing Center, we want to take a moment to express our heartfelt gratitude to our valued customers and clients. Your trust in us to care for your hearing needs is a privilege we do not take lightly. We are dedicated to ensuring that you not only hear better, but also experience…
Rick Vella tried retiring in Ludington a few years ago—but it didn’t stick. Before that, he owned several businesses in Michigan, including a garage door company and a steel operation. Looking to stay active and recognizing a need in the community, Vella launched Rick’s Garage Doors, a full-…
Whether people are looking for a great family atmosphere or a cozy place to catch up with friends and enjoy a wonderful meal, the Jolly Plate, owned by Kelly and Joel Savich, has it well covered, specializing in all-day breakfast and lunch with a taste of home.
The wonderful beauty and attractions that Mason County offers shines its brightest during the summer season, and the Mason County Historical Society is no exception - being a favorite stop for visitors and locals alike at its three locations - the Historic White Pine Village, Port of Ludingt…
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.
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LUDINGTON — Travis Michael Gale, 32, of Oceana County, was sentenced Sept. 16 in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court to an additional five years in prison for convictions in two separate case files beyond his earlier fentanyl-death case. Mason County Prosecutor Beth Hand confirmed that one fil…
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.”
GRAND RAPIDS — A Lansing man was sentenced Tuesday to more than six years in federal prison for trafficking machinegun conversion devices and possessing an illegal short-barreled rifle with a silencer, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Michigan announced.
PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A 21-year-old Hart man was arrested Thursday night after leading Mason County sheriff’s deputies on a high-speed chase that began with a reported hit-and-run crash.
A 27-year-old Oxford man was arrested on multiple warrants and three other charges by Mason County Sheriff deputies Saturday following traffic stop at 12:58 a.m. in Branch Township.
It all happens so fast.
I wore my Lions jersey the day after their 52–21 win over the Bears. I wasn’t alone at the grocery store, as other fans were wrapped in Honolulu blue and silver, smiling and swapping highlights in huddles — as if we’d all won together.
For presidents of both parties, one of their primary roles has always been consoler-in-chief, healing wounds, lifting hearts and unifying the nation in times of tragedy. Think of Ronald Reagan, comforting the country after the Challenger disaster in 1986. Or Barack Obama, singing “Amazing Gr…