While walking through an airport a couple years ago, I saw a young man in Army fatigues seated facing me who looked to be roughly my age. I felt a compulsion to say something to express my gratitude ... Read more »

LUDINGTON
Persian Gulf War veteran Pat Lange, who was seriously injured during Operation Desert Storm when he fell seeking cover during a scud missile attack, will give the 2013 Memorial Day ad... Read more »

Sometimes there’s more to a painting than what the viewer can see.
In the case of Sam L. Massette’s work, there’s always more to his work than what you can see.
That may be why he refers... Read more »

“It’s a great day to be an Oriole,” graduating Ludington High School senior Jacob Schoon said before he and his classmates shared their last moment together as the class of 2013.
After receivin... Read more »

SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central’s graduating seniors batted a beach ball — and later a second — back and forth while cheering during Friday night’s commencement ceremony.
It was a festive atm... Read more »

Three more area lighthouses opened to the public for seasonal tours this morning. The Ludington North Breakwater Light, White River Light Station in Whitehall, and Little Sable Point Light Station in ... Read more »

PERE MARQUETTE TWP. — Children filled the Historic White Pine Village grounds and buildings Thursday for the annual History In Action Days.
“It’s pretty cool and we’re learning interesting thin... Read more »

Arthur and Evelyn Wallager lost not only their home and a car in a fire this morning, but they believe five dogs and several cats died in the fire.
It appears the fire started on the porch of t... Read more »

Lake Michigan Carferry is starting its double sailing season two weeks early, Sunday, May 26.
The early move to two round-trips a day is to accommodate wind turbine parts the SS Badger moves a... Read more »

CUSTER — It was a happy night for 28 Mason County Eastern seniors Thursday and it culminated with them throwing their caps in the air and then hugging well-wishers after they officially graduated from... Read more »