Badger to suspend sailing due to COVID-19 exposure. LUDINGTON — Lake Michigan Carferry announced this morning that it will suspend sailing of the SS Badger for one week following today’s crossing due to a COVID-19 exposure of one of its employees. A press release stated that a crew member has tested positive for COVID-19. The company has conducted contact tracing…
Fair harness racing postponed again. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Rain overnight has resulted in the decision to again postpone Colt Stakes Harness Racing at the Western Michigan Fair. According to fair association representative Marcia Hansen, the races will likely be on Sunday, Aug. 15 and Monday, Aug. 16. Harness racing had originally been scheduled to take…
New CT scanner provides advanced screening at hospital. LUDINGTON — A new 128-slice Computed Tomography scanner made its debut August 9, 2021 at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. The new CT unit, a Sieman’s Definition Edge, replaces a 64-slice machine which has completed its life cycle. It has been years of planning for the new equipment, which is part of a…
Severe thunderstorm warning issued. The weather is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, with offices in Scottville, Ludington, and Manistee: The National Weather Service has upgraded its severe thunderstorm watch to a warning. The warning has been issud until 11:15 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 11, 2021. Mixed clouds and sun with scattered thunderstorms. Storms may contain strong gusty winds. High…
Obituary: Donald Yeck, 78, of Ludington. Donald M. Yeck, 78, of Ludington, passed away Sunday, August 8, 2021. He was born April 1, 1943 in Ludington to Edward and Martha (Gorzynski) Yeck. Don graduated from St. Simon Catholic School in 1961. As a young man, Don spent some time working for a few local businesses including Nelson Construction. He then…
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