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Wolf Lake Snack Shack in Baldwin has everything from delicious breakfast to indulgent lunch. The cafe has popular breakfast items like their breakfast tacos and biscuits and gravy. Other dishes you could look forward to during your lunch break could be their freshly cooked smash burger, or you can see what their soup of the day is on a cold day. Wolf Lake Snack Shack also has a resale boutique in the cafe called The Little Nook. You can find gifts for the holiday from local artists and more.

Whether you're thinking about adopting a pet or simply delight in watching cute animals, you'd find a plethora of endearing pets awaiting adoption at animal shelters across and close to ludington..

Good morning everyone, The sun is shining so we are receiving a lot of calls asking if we are still picking up leaves and the answer is YES! DPW crews will be out today, tomorrow, and next week for sure. From there DPW will monitor the need for leaf collection and send crews out as needed until the snow starts falling.Visit here for more details.

CUSTER - The Mason County Eastern Cardinals raced out to a 19-0 lead after one quarter of play on their way to a decisive 52-9 win over visiting Big Rapids Crossroads on Wednesday evening. The win evens up the Cardinals’ record in the West Michigan “D” League at 1-1 (1-2 overall), while the Cougars fall to 0-2 in league play. Mason County Eastern will stay at home to host Brethren on Friday, Dec. 8. Big Rapids Crossroads will play their third straight road game to open the season on Friday night at Baldwin.

Buying a Norton Shores-based producer of laminate cabinets and carts diversifies Metalworks Inc.’s customer base and expands the company’s product lines. Metalworks, a Ludington-based metal fabricator, has acquired the family-owned Flairwood, which serves the health care, education and commercial furniture industries. Flairwood brings Metalworks into new markets in...

A 31-year-old woman is facing a felony charge for allegedly stealing a truck in Northern Michigan, and driving it to a stranger’s house where she got stuck in the snow.

Senior Lily Zorn cherishes the time she gets to spend at her cottage up north. Her cabin is located in Pentwater, Michigan; she has been going there for around seven years. While at her cabin, Lily and her family go to the beach, have nightly bonfires, and play games. Although all of these things are super fun activities, the thing that Lily appreciates most is the time she gets to spend with her family.

MUSKEGON, Mich. — Three West Michigan discount stores have closed within the last month, including a B2 Outlet Stores location in Muskegon on Monday. The owners of B2 Outlet Stores cite the closures in Muskegon, Walker, and Ludington are due to the significant decline in sales and traffic. In...

MANISTEE, MI - This year’s Victorian Sleighbell Parade slayed with horse-drawn Christmas trees, new inflatables and appearances by Santa Claus and Miss Michigan. Teams of horses pulled two upright Christmas trees on sleighs down the parade route. The first was around 15 feet tall and pulled by two large horses. The second, the parade finale, was about 35 feet tall - taller than surrounding buildings - and pulled by four horses.

Photo from Unsplash and unrelated to the city. For most people, it is a constant necessity of life to manage gas prices. The national average price for a gallon of regular-grade gas on Wednesday is $3.216, a week ago the price is $3.246 , according to AAA.

Welcome to Willow Branch Township, a charming neighborhood located in Piatt County, Illinois. With a population of 934, this rural community offers residents a peaceful and close-knit environment. In this essay, we will explore various aspects of Willow Branch Township, including its population, median home value, public and private schools, neighborhood rankings, resident diversity, median household income, similar places, and current residents' reviews. Let's dive in and discover what makes Willow Branch Township such a special place to live.

LUDINGTON - The Ludington Orioles used their full-court press to take a quick 19-6 lead on visiting Traverse City St. Francis, en route to a 60-49 non-conference triumph on Wednesday night. The Orioles led 19-6 after the first quarter of play and built that to 26-10 early in the second quarter with their defense forcing a number of turnovers by the Gladiators in their first game action of the season. Max Ogden led St. Francis with 27 points in defeat. Ludington (2-1) opens up West Michigan Conference play at home on Friday night against Fremont. Traverse City St. Francis (0-1) returns home for their Lake Michigan Conference opener against East Jordan on Friday night.

MARION - On Wednesday evening in the Western Michigan ‘D’ League, the Walkerville Wildcats took on the Marion Eagles with the Wildcats squeaking out a 38-35 win. Both teams came into this one without a win. The Wildcats now move to 1-2 on the year, and they will take on Bear Lake in their next game, for Marion they fall to 0-3 and hope to get their first win against Pentwater.

The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Mackinaw, also referred to as the 'Christmas Tree Ship' for its role in donating trees to families in need, has returned an anchor it recovered from a 1895 shipwreck in Lake Michigan. The anchor originally belonged to the schooner Kate Kelly. The ship was on its way to Chicago for its tree donation mission when it detoured to return the anchor. This incident was reported by WDIV-TV in Detroit, Michigan.Visit here for more details.

Two people in Manistee County were arrested for drug possession and outstanding warrants following a tip to Michigan State Police on Saturday. At 2:00 p.m., troopers were told a known fugitive was at an address in Pleasanton Township with another known fugitive previously arrested for possession of fentanyl. When troopers...

Mason County, Michigan has high school basketball matchups on the docket today, and information on how to watch them is available here. Follow high school basketball this season on the NFHS Network! Keep tabs on your family or alma mater and tune in!. Mason County, Michigan High School Boys Basketball...

LUDINGTON, MI – This is your chance to peek inside two of Northern Michigan’s historic bed and breakfast houses. Cartier Mansion and Ludington House Bed and Breakfast will both be open for holiday tours from 1-4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10, in downtown Ludington. Tours are $15 per person. All profits will be donated to Mason County Mutts.

Jessica Daly has been named Director of Sales by 6PM Hospitality. In this role, Daly will work to increase area business accounts for guest rooms and events at 6PM hotels in the Holland/Zeeland and Manistee markets. Daly is a graduate of Hope College in Holland who owned her own events business for 15 years. She more recently worked for a nonprofit organization developing new large events for the organization.

The Hart Police Department in Hart, Michigan, has recently been navigating a series of incidents that mirror the broader challenges faced by small-town police forces nationwide. On November 22, 2023, Hart officers responded to illegal dumping on the 4000 block of Polk Road and a domestic disturbance at Polk Road's intersection with US 31 Expressway. An unspecified alarm activation on Hilltop Drive also demanded their attention, underscoring the diverse nature of issues local law enforcement must address.

MANISTEE, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- The US-31 bascule bridge in Manistee opened on Friday after being shut down for repairs since July, but only for a few days. The bridge will remain open to accommodate Manistee's Victorian Sleighbell Parade and Old Christmas Weekend. Then the bridge will close again to continue...