The Ludington Meat Company is such a grand place to get your tasty meats the Michigan Meat Association recently awarded the gold medal business some Grand Prizes – literally.
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Items are frequently added to the archival collection of Mason County Historical Society that leads to research that tells a story of the history of the County. One such item is short piece of hardwood flooring with the following handwritten notation on the unfinished underside: “Laid by M. …
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It’s that time again! St. Patrick’s Day? Spring? Not yet! It’s time for the 33rd annual Family AfFAIR being hosted at Mason County Central High School.
This weekend, many of us attended the funeral of our dear friend and classmate, Sammi Bateson, who was tragically killed in front of our school 12 days ago. Since that time, we have suffered a range of emotions including shock, dismay, anger, frustration and just pure sadness. During today’s…
Ludington Police Department, K9 Bella has received a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc., according to a press release provided by the Police Chief Chris Jones on Monday.
MANISTEE – Not quite a century old, the 38-foot tall Manistee Lighthouse is about to be reborn.
After almost two years of enduring construction and remodeling and still running a school, the construction projects at Ludington High School and the OJ DeJonge Middle School are finished and ready to be unveiled to the community.
Where is the greatest density of black bears in North America? If you said the U.P. or Maine or anywhere but Great Smoky Mountains National Park, you’re mistaken.
It’s a beautiful day, 70 degrees and early April. Is it a great day for a paddle?
With the number of returning players from last year’s team that finished a respectable 6-8-4 there’s reason for optimism as the Ludington girls soccer team that just kicked off the 2025 campaign.
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The Ludington Meat Company is such a grand place to get your tasty meats the Michigan Meat Association recently awarded the gold medal business some Grand Prizes – literally.
For over eight decades, the Sand Bar has been a cornerstone of Ludington’s nightlife and live music scene. A place where memories are made, friendships are forged, and locals and visitors alike gather to unwind. Now, under new ownership by Scott and Sylwia Farley, the Sand Bar is entering an…
Quite simply, one century-old supply and lumber company located in Ludington and other locations across West Michigan can tell you everything you need to know about them in just one word – standard.
From the moment a customer walks through the front door of West Shore Market, he or she is greeted with a friendly smile. By the time they leave, they’ve not only filled their grocery needs, but they’ve made a new friend or two, as well.
All the colors under the sun can be found at the Sherwin-Williams Paint Store in Ludington. But just in case those aren’t enough, the store – located at 5862 U.S. 10 in Pere Marquette Township – also can stir up all the colors in the sun, above the sun and behind the sun, too.
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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.
A Ludington man is facing arraignment on a weapons charge and felonious assault in relation to an incident Friday, according to a press release provided Monday by Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole.
MANISTEE COUNTY — A 27-year-old man from Mancelona was arraigned this week in Manistee County and charged with six counts of varying degrees in the alleged sexual abuse of a child that spanned several years, according to a press release provided by the Michigan State Police.
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This administration has failed to meet the essential needs of our Democratic government. We must have an unbiased news media, freedom of speech, respect for human rights and enforceable laws which often are missing in this administration. Our Government is now being run by an authoritarian P…
You know the adage: “You can’t understand another person’s experience until you’ve walked a mile in their shoes.” This call for empathy urges us to see the world from another’s perspective.
We laughed and laughed, and then called for a tow truck.
