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Ludington woman pleads no contest to abusing her 2-year-old child
LANSING, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- A Ludington woman has pleaded no contest to abusing her 2-year-old child in late 2021, according to the Michigan Attorney General's Office. Tara Treesh, 36, pleaded no contest Tuesday to one count of second-degree child abuse. Her plea comes with a sentencing agreement of 20 months...
12 Outdoor Dining Favorites in Benzie, Manistee & Ludington Area
Is there anything better than dining in the sunshine with a fresh breeze? Check out these charming cafés, an iconic waterfront hangout, a sweet food truck and more outdoor dining options near Frankfort, Ludington and beyond. THE CHERRY HUT, BEULAH. Opened in 1922 as an orchard-to-table business, The Cherry...
Beach bot helps remove plastic at Ludington’s Stearns Park Beach
LUDINGTON — BeBot, a robotic beach cleaning machine, will team up with A Few Friends for the Environment of the World (AFFEW) as they clean Stearns Park Beach in Ludington. BeBot previously worked to clean up Grand Traverse Bay with The Watershed Center. Brought to Ludington by the Annis Water Resources Institute (AWRI) at Grand Valley State University, BeBot can remove plastic and other waste materials from sandy beaches and even sift out smaller particles than traditional equipment. While no trash is good, the main focus is on plastics. It’s estimated that 20 million pounds of plastic enter the Great Lake annually, so it’s important to get it before it does.
Sandcastle sculptors to compete during Pentwater Homecoming celebration
PENTWATER — Families and friends will again convene from places across America to compete in the 51st Sandcastle Sculpting Contest. Sponsored by the Pentwater Service Club since 1973, this year’s event is set for from 8 a.m. until noon Friday, Aug. 9, at the Charles Mears State Park.
Marijuana and your children: this information may surprise you
Branch-Hillsdale-St. Joseph Community Health Agency Health Educator Joshua Englehart, along with the Branch Intermediate School District, hosted an online discussion for parents on the effects that marijuana, particularly THC, has on the brain and why this poses extreme issues for the developing brain in children, teenagers, and even young adults.
Woman faces prison after no-contest plea in abuse of son, 2
MASON COUNTY, MI - A Ludington woman pleaded no contest to second-degree child abuse after claiming her 2-year-old son may have suffered serious injuries in a fall from a crib. Tara Treesh, 36, entered the plea on Tuesday, July 16, in Mason County Circuit Court. If you purchase a product...
West Michigan woman could spend 10 years in prison for child abuse after 2-year-old's severe injuries
A Ludington woman has pleaded no contest to second-degree child abuse, a crime that could land her in prison for up to 10 years, after her 2-year-old had to be airlifted to Grand Rapids.
Houseman’s Food Center raises $2,600 for Bread of Life
BALDWIN — Houseman’s Food Center raised $2,600 to support Bread of Life food pantry in Baldwin during its “Donations at Checkout” campaign over the July 4 weekend. “We are so thankful for our partnership with Houseman’s Foods,” BOL Director Lynne Mills said. “They held their Donations at Checkout, raising $2,600 for Bread of Life pantry, to assist the fight against hunger. With a new prompt at checkout, they did an amazing job in their efforts.”
Meeks Homecoming music festival set for Aug. 3
IDLEWILD — Music enthusiasts from across the region are gearing up for the 11th annual Meeks Homecoming Idlewild Jazz and Blues Festival. It is scheduled for noon Saturday, Aug. 3, at Yates Township Hall, 6437 S. Nelson Road, Idlewild. This event will feature a day filled with live performances,...
Baldwin Thrift Center donates to Shrine of the Pines
BALDWIN — The Shrine of the Pines Museum was the recipient of a donation from the Baldwin Community Thrift Center recently. Each year the center donates portions of its proceeds to area nonprofit agencies to help fund their services. The Shrine of the Pines is located inside a hand-built...
Pathfinder Community Library Book Buzz for July 18, 2024
BALDWIN — Stop by the Pathfinder Community Library and check it out!. BOOK OF THE WEEK: The Funeral Ladies of Ellerie County by Claire Swinarski (fiction). Esther Larson has been cooking for funerals in the Northwoods of Wisconsin for seventy years. Known locally as the “funeral ladies,” she and her cohort have worked hard to keep the mourners of Ellerie County fed—it is her firm belief that there is very little a warm casserole and a piece of cherry pie can’t fix. But, after falling for an internet scam that puts her home at risk, the proud Larson family matriarch is the one in need of help these days.
West Shore Community College board evaluates president
SCOTTVILLE — The West Shore Community College Board of Trustees conducted its annual evaluation of president Scott Ward on Monday. According to a news release, the board evaluated Ward and discussed his self-evaluation and "the demonstration of his leadership in terms of strengths, opportunities, aspirations and results." "In combination...
Old Engine Club binds grains for upcoming show
The Western Michigan Old Engine Club began binding grain in Scottville on Wednesday, July 17, at 11:30 a.m. in preparation for their upcoming Old Engine and Tractor Show on Aug. 1 through 3. The club used their tractors and their hands to collect and bind the grain, which was donated...
Onekama recycling stuck in limbo as fair approaches
ONEKAMA — Negotiations between the Manistee County Board of Commissioners and Onekama Township over the location of recycling bins are at an impasse. The recycling bins are currently at the Manistee County Fairgrounds, but with the fair starting Aug. 13, officials are looking to move them to a new location.
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