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…
While fishing on the Great Lakes, be aware of commercial fishing activities ongoing near several popular ports. Commercial netting gear will be marked with tall buoys with orange flags, which may be a fair distance apart. Be aware of your surroundings and know that commercial nets and associ…
MANISTEE — A new waterfront restaurant will open its doors later this month in Manistee. The Wander In, located at 91 Arthur St., will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 11 a.m. Friday, Aug. 29, followed by a public grand opening at 4 p.m.
The first time you spot a hooded merganser you might think “that’s a strange-looking duck! All three of our mergansers are viewed as rather odd-looking diving ducks since their bills are long, narrow, and more heavily serrated than typical ducks.
History Highlight
When editor Charles T. Sawyer wrote his scathing appraisal of the lumberman John Mason Loomis, published in the Ludington Record of August 9, 1900, Ludington was an economically depressed lumber town. A decade later, the city had been revitalized, and was hailed as a transportation gateway. …
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Cloudy skies. A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible. Low 66F. Winds NNW at 5 to 10 mph.
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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.
Yes, it’s hot and it’s dry and the bugs are taking over the planet, but it’s a great time to check over your hunting spots. Believe it or not, the archery opener is just six weeks away and if you have young or disabled hunters, the Liberty Hunt weekend is just a month from now.
Desmond Howard walked up a ramp in Schembechler Hall, looking at black-and-white pictures hanging on a white wall where Michigan honors its All-America football players.
Organizers of the Los Angeles Olympics will sell naming rights for a handful of its venues in deals expected to bring multiple millions of dollars to the 2028 Games while breaking down the International Olympic Committee’s long-sacrosanct policy of keeping brand names off its arenas and stadiums.
NEW YORK (AP) — The NFL can be put on trial over civil claims that Brian Flores and other Black coaches face discrimination, a federal appeals court ruled Thursday, rejecting the league’s attempt to force Flores into arbitration with Commissioner Roger Goodell as the arbitrator.
Allen Park — The revolving door has stopped turning, and the Detroit Lions hope it stays that way.
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.
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.
LUDINGTON, Mich. — The Mason County Sheriff’s Office has reopened the 1993 homicide case of Melissa Marie “Missy” Simmons, a 15-year-old Scottville teen, and confirmed her body was exhumed from Pere Marquette Catholic Cemetery on Friday, Aug. 9, 2025, for new forensic testing.
LANSING — Betsy K. McIntyre, 69, of Irons, pleaded guilty to one count of second-degree murder in the stabbing death of her husband, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced Monday.
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…
This past week we experienced what “swelter” means “1: to suffer, sweat, or be faint from heat; 2: to become exceedingly hot.” (Mirriam-Webster)
Tucked between the Right to Life table and a stack of free Gideon Bibles, the Mason County Republican Committee booth at the West Michigan Fair looked less like a political hub and more like a tent revival.
