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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.
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...
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...
5 Republicans on ballot for Norman Twp. trustee
Norman Township voters will choose during the Aug. 6 primary election which trustee candidates will move on to the November general election. The candidates are Nick Schilling, Sally Durtche, Jason Fraley, Tim Kortman and Karin Patnode, all representing the Republican party. There are no Democrats on the ballot. Current trustees...
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.
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,...
Water Maiden finds her permanent home
PENTWATER — Skilled, civic-minded members of the Pentwater Artisan Learning Center are often quick to step in when they see an opportunity to advance a community project. A recent example is the relocation of the “Water Maiden” sculpture from its temporary location on Second Street. The piece earned the “People’s Choice Award” in the Pentwater Arts Council’s 2023 Sculpture Walk.
Epic Escapes for Art Lovers
Have a thirst for art exploration this summer? The Art Institute of Chicago or Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York may be on your radar. Journeying instead to an understated destination can provide a window to the world without the parking hassles, crowds and expense of a big city.
Police news, posted July 18, 2024
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following recent police news has been reported by local law enforcement:. Monday, July 15, 2024. 10:43 p.m., Ludington Police Department (LPD): A 69-year-old Ludington man was arrested for trespassing, public intoxication and...
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...
Ludington woman pleads to 2nd-degree child abuse of 2-year-old
Tara Treesh, 36, of Ludington, pled no contest Tuesday to one count of second-degree child abuse, announced Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel. Treesh’s plea accompanies an agreement extended by Mason County's 51st Circuit Court to sentence her to 20 months to 10 years of incarceration. Treesh was charged in...
Looking Back for July 17:Local pharmacists train ahead of mass polio immunizations
Local pharmacists learned the knack of putting exactly two drops of polio vaccine on a sugar cube. It was a training session in preparation for the county’s mass polio immunization.
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