Eight west Michigan artists will open their studios and showrooms to the public next week as part of the annual Art Ramble West Michigan, a self-guided tour stretching from Ludington to New Era. The two-day event will take place Friday and Saturday, July 17-18, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. The approximately 30-mile tour includes five locations where…
Austin Matthew Smith, 20, born Oct. 18, 2005 passed away on Sunday, July 5, 2026 leaving behind a legacy of joy, loyalty, and adventure. Rarely seen without a smile on his face, Austin brought light into every room he entered. His contagious laugh was unforgettable, and his big heart knew no bounds. He had an enormous love and loyalty to…
SHELBY TOWNSHIP — A wandering alligator was safely returned to its owner early Thursday morning after an Oceana County sheriff’s deputy found the reptile sitting in a rain puddle along the side of the road. According to Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast, the incident occurred Thursday, July 9, at 12:41 a.m. in Shelby Township. The information was taken from a…
The following births have been reported: George Raymond Hilton, the son of Sarah and Robert Hilton of Pentwater, was born on Tuesday, July 7, 2026. Jameson Ryan Boss, the son of Kaelee and Ryan Boss of Manistee, was born on Tuesday, July 7, 2026. Unless indicated, births occurred at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital. List of 2026 births List of 2025 births …
SHELBY TOWNSHIP — A 22-year-old man died and his passenger was seriously injured following a single-vehicle crash late Wednesday night in Oceana County. Troopers from the Michigan State Police Hart Post responded to the crash at about 11:50 p.m. on Wednesday, July 8, on South Oceana Drive south of West Buchanan Road. According to the preliminary investigation, the 22-year-old driver…
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