Ludington's Octoberfest 2021: Drifting Drunk Downtown

Plenty of tourism websites advertise the upcoming Ludington Octoberfest beginning next Friday, laying out their case for drinking lustily…

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Ludington City Council September 13, 2021: Audio Illusions, Adieu Conclusions

Surprisingly, one would think that after a three week break from city council meetings at the end of summer in a tourist town there might b…

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Proud of Drug Court Protesters

We should all thank the brave souls who put themselves out there to put a spotlight on the serious drug problem in Ludington and Mason Coun…

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How long until this happens locally?

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The Goofy Gordon Stops

Just west of Scottville in Amber Township lies a north-south path called Gordon Road.  The stretch of that road that lies just south of the…

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Scottville City Clowncil Meeting, Sept 7, 2021: An Existential Crisis for Public Records, Public Hearings, and Ordinances

In the past, when people ask me about when the Scottville City Commission became what I affectionately call their city clowncil, I've hesit…

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Baby Kate Vigil: Saturday, 8 PM, Waterfront Park

Over two months ago, a local baby went missing, and her location and health is still as big a question as it was on day one.  The local pap…

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Facing the Fear at the School Board Meeting

Growing up, I had a very common fear about speaking in public.  My fear wasn't that well hidden either, as my 1982 graduating class at Maso…

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'Science' for School Mask Mandates Disputed

School boards have it tough this fall. as do many other agencies serving the public.  They have bureaucratic health agencies, from the CDC…

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