By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief On Monday, my friend Dave and I decided to take our kids on a “mini cruise” on the S.S. Badger. A mini cruise is a one-day trip over to Manitowoc and back. Our wives both had work obligations and we decided it was a great treat for the kids before they return to school. Whether you…
Mason County is under a severe thunderstorm warning until 2:45 p.m. According to the National Weather Service, at 1:50 p.m. a severe thunderstorm was located near Scottville moving east at 45 mph. Wind gusts of 60 mph and penny size hail are possible.
LUDINGTON — Stearns Park and the Ludington State Park will soon each have a new life saving device that is intended to be used in case of swimmer emergencies. The Emergency, Integrated, Lifesaving Lanyard (EMILY), is a high-tech piece of equipment designed to swiftly reach individuals in water emergencies and bring them to safety. Its manufacturer website describes it as…
MASON COUNTY — Summer may be fading away soon, but the temperatures are rising. The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for Tuesday, Aug. 27, from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. for a large portion of Michigan’s Lower Peninsula, including Mason County. Heat index values up to 105 degrees are expected, affecting portions of central, south central, southwest,…
WEARE TOWNSHIP, Oceana County — A 72-year-old man riding a bicycle on Oceana Drive near Hogan Road was killed when he was hit by an SUV Monday, Aug. 26, shortly before 8:30 a.m., according to the Michigan State Police, Hart post. “MSP Hart Post troopers are investigating an SUV vs. bicycle fatal crash that occurred around 8:25 a.m. this morning,”…
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