News

Manistee lighthouse to open to public in 2026 following restoration

July 11, 2025

MANISTEE — The Lakeshore Keepers, formerly Sable Points Lighthouse Keepers Association, has recently announced the Manistee North Pierhead Lighthouse will be open to the public beginning in 2026. The opening will follow a restoration project at the 98-year-old structure which begins today, Friday, July 11. The project will include installation of solar panels, a battery system, and LED lighting on…

Read more »

Zonta distributes drug-detecting drink coasters

July 11, 2025

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — The Zonta Club of Ludington has recently given out 100s of beverage drug testing coasters in an effort to prevent date rape. The coasters include two test strips that are designed to detect gamma hydroxybutyrate and ketamine. A person can place a drop of beverage onto the test strips which will show whether that…

Read more »

Meth, domestic assault arrest tops police news

July 11, 2025

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com.  LUDINGTON — A 24-year old Ludington man was arrested by Ludington police officers on charges of domestic assault and methamphetamine possession Thursday, July 10, around 11 p.m. in the 500 block of North Washington Avenue, according to Cpt. Michael Haveman. The suspect was…

Read more »

Fin & Feather Club offering steel plate shoots, 3D archery course, CPL class

July 11, 2025

SHERMAN TOWNSHIP — The Mason County Fin & Feather Club is offering l plate shoots, a 3D archery course and a concealed pistol license class this summer. The club is located at 3276 N. Darr Rd. The steel plate shoot takes place Saturday, July 12 and Saturday, Aug. 9. The shoot is for hand firearms only. Registration begins at 8:30…

Read more »

Conservation district offering free well water screening

July 11, 2025

SCOTTVILLE — Mason-Lake Conservation District will be hosting a free well water screening event to help homeowners ensure that they have safe drinking water. There will be three testing dates during the week of July 27 for those in the counties listed. Screenings will take place Monday, July 28 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Mason-Lake Conservation District…

Read more »