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LUDINGTON, MI – A popular Lake Michigan beach town will soon have yet another delicious destination. Ludington Meat Market, opening this fall at 3815 US-10 off of US-31 in Ludington, will feature a premier meat market, butcher block, deli, smokehouse, barbecue and bar. “It has always been our lifelong dream to open a meat market destination in our beautiful hometown of Ludington,” said co-owner Corey Sanders. “We also plan to stock as many Michigan-made products as possible.”Features at Ludington Meat Company will include on-site smokehouses for cooking bacon, ham, sausages, bratwursts, snack sticks, jerky, salami, hot dogs, bologna and more smoked meat products. Ludington Meat Company will employ approximately 20 staff in a combination of full-time and part-time positions.

The wind generated by the severe storms caused water levels to bounce up and down many times. The high winds crossing Lake Michigan piled up the water on the Michigan shoreline. Water levels at Ludington, MI from September 6 to September 10, 2021Some of the ups and downs of the Ludington water level were one foot in fluctuation. Here’s the water level plunging at Menominee, Wisconsin as the severe storms started on the west side of Lake Michigan. From looking at the Ludington water level, the wave sloshed back and forth, more or less, in about one hour.

LUDINGTON, MI – A COVID case among the crew of the S.S. Badger will result in the temporary docking of the Lake Michigan car ferry. One crew member tested positive for COVID-19 and three others are under quarantine, according to a press release from Interlake Maritime Services, which operates the ferry between Ludington and Manitowoc, Wisconsin. The sailing schedule will be halted once the ferry completes its trips on Tuesday, Aug. 10, according to the press release. Ferry officials learned that a crew member was exposed to COVID-19, who was quarantined and subsequently tested positive for the virus, according to the press release. “The safety of our employees and passengers is our top priority,” Interlake Maritime Services President Mark W. Barker said in a prepared statement.

Luis Martinez, of Ortonville, was troll fishing on Lake Michigan near Ludington Saturday when he caught a Chinook salmon weighing nearly 48 pounds.

Louis Martinez will never have to embellish the proverbial fish story, after confirmation that he set a new state record for the largest Chinook salmon ever caught in Michigan.

LUDINGTON, MI — A massive Chinook salmon has been caught in Lake Michigan, setting a record for the largest such fish caught in the state. “It is an exciting day for Lake Michigan and the Port of Ludington,” Wesley said. “We have all worked hard to maintain a healthy fishery in Lake Michigan. Martinez was using a Moonshine Spoon-Raspberry Carbon lure when the salmon struck, according to the state record entry form filled out by Wesley. Read more:‘Absolute giant’ chinook salmon caught in northern Michigan earns DNR award39-pound ‘fish of a lifetime’ salmon hooked in Lake MichiganCarnival ride goes haywire during National Cherry Festival in Traverse City

MASON COUNTY, MI -- A Ludington man was killed Thursday evening after police said he ran a stop sign and was ejected in a crash. Sayles was eastbound on Kinney Road in a Jeep Wrangler when he failed to stop at the stop sign and was struck by another vehicle traveling southbound. The vehicle struck the Jeep on the driver side, and the Jeep overturned twice, ejecting the driver, police said. The driver of the other vehicle was transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The case remains under investigation by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office.

LUDINGTON, MI -- A 75-year-old man was rescued Tuesday nearly 11 hours after falling from a tree while trying to retrieve his hunting stand. The man’s son told police that his dad had gone to the Whiskey Creek Area, southeast of Ludington, to prepare tree stands for the upcoming hunting season. When about 50 yards from the injured man, the DNR officer heard the man’s voice responding “weakly” to his calls. The man told Killingbeck he was about 30 feet above the ground attempting to remove the tree stand, when he grabbed a dead branch and fell. “Sharing this information could be the difference between life and death if you are injured and cannot call for help,” Molnar said.

GRAND RAPIDS, MI – Dangerous swim conditions are expected in Lake Michigan on Friday, Aug. 6. The National Weather Service in Grand Rapids says large waves of 3 to 5 feet and strong currents are expected in the Great Lake throughout the day. Winds gusts between 15 and 20 mph are also expected. Beaches from Holland northward, including Grand Haven, Muskegon, Pentwater, Ludington and Manistee are areas where conditions are the most dangerous, according to the NWS. The worst conditions will be on the south side of piers and there is also a small risk for lightning in the afternoon and evening, according to the NWS.

The lowdown on what new, fun things await you in a classic Michigan beach town this summer? “We offer kind of that quintessential Up North getaway,” said Brandy Miller, executive director of Pure Ludington. Photo provided by Pure Ludington. There is also an ADA-accessible paved path connecting to the splash pad area. The alley along Ludington Avenue from Rath to the back entrance to Old Hamlin Restaurant also is included.

Ludington led the way for All-Lakes 8 Activities Conference softball honors in the 2021 season. See who earned accolades from the league on the first and second teams, plus coach of the year:FIRST TEAMBrynn Cole, Ludington, CBrynn Fortner, Ludington, SS/3BLilli Goodrich, Ludington, PRebecca Szoboszlay, Ludington, 1BAnnika Arendt, Manistee, PHaley DeWeerdt, Orchard View, C/SSKaelyn McNarland, Orchard View, PMaddie Fellows, Western Michigan Christian, C/DPKelcea Waller, Western Michigan Christian, 3BSECOND TEAMJody Meisenheimer, Ludington, CF/SSAyiana Rangel, Ludington, LFFaith Dahlke, Manistee, 1BEmalee Stanfield, Orchard View, 1BJadin Strickland, Orchard View, C/OFEmma Croff, Western Michigan Christian, CFCOACH OF THE YEARSierra Holmes, LudingtonRelated reading:Meet the 2021 All-Lakes 8 Activities Conference baseball team

A Michigan man fired a gun during a road rage incident after a driver who wouldn’t let him merge into a lane later merged in front of him on the Mackinac Bridge, police said.

LUDINGTON, MI – After a year off, summer concerts and adventure programs are back at a popular Lake Michigan state park. The Friends of the Ludington State Park announced over the weekend that its entertainment programs are back after a hiatus in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Shows known to draw large crowds will be at the park’s Lake Michigan Beach House while others will be at the traditional forested amphitheater, which is south of the footbridge over the Sable River. While the programs are free, the Friends of Ludington State Park accept donations during each performance to help offset costs. Ludington State Park is at 8800 M-116 in Ludington, Mason County.

The latest example of this is wrapped in a luxurious touch – the newly opened Carriage House Suites, tucked next to the historic Cartier Mansion B&B. The property’s former stable and carriage house is being renovated into four suites. For more details on each of the new suites, pricing and online reservation information, check the B&B’s website here. The Stable Suite features bedrooms where horse stalls once stood. A vintage stable wall divider now separates a bedroom from a sitting area inside the Stable Suite.

MUSKEGON – Fruitport defeated Ludington, 3-1, on Thursday in the Division 2 girls district soccer semifinals at Reeths-Puffer. The Trojans advance to Saturday’s 3 p.m. district final to face neighboring rival Spring Lake, which beat the host Rockets 4-1 in the other semifinal. Below are details MLive was able to round up from Thursday’s action, as well as scores and updated schedules for Muskegon-area teams. Fruitport 3, Ludington 1: Fruitport knocked off Lakes 8 Activities Conference champion Ludington in the first of two Division 2 district semifinals Thursday at Reeths-Puffer. Mallory Smith and Sarah Zielinski scored the other two goals for the Trojans, who got a strong performance from goalkeeper Haylee Westcomb.

MUSKEGON – Fremont’s baseball team added another memory to its special baseball season Friday night. The Packers rallied from a late deficit to pull out a 2-1 victory over Ludington in a “Friday Night Lights” contest at Marsh Field. Mesyar scattered seven hits, struck out six and allowed one earned run in six innings for the Orioles (14-7). Ludington's Brad Mesyar delivers a pitch during the "Friday Night Lights" event against Fremont at Marsh Field on Friday, May 14, 2021, in Muskegon, Mich. Fremont rallied for a 2-1 win over Ludington. They answered the bell.”Related reading:Under lights at classic ballpark, North Muskegon senior pitcher nears perfectionBaseball-style ‘Friday Night Lights’ coming to Marsh Field

LUDINGTON, MI – Ludington is set to host a new running event that celebrates its long maritime legacy. The event, the fifth race in its #RunLudington race series, will coincide with the start of the SS Badger’s sailing season. Proceeds from the race series are used by the Downtown Ludington Board to help fund community events, projects, streetscape and marketing. The course is a 1.55-mile loop, so 5k runners will run two laps and 10k runners will run four laps. Age group winners will be announced, and first/second/third place pins will be awarded at Waterfront Park following the completion of both races.

Available dates only: May 6-13, 16-20, and 23-28.” For more information, check the website here. Available dates only: May 7-13, 16-21, and 25-28.” For more information, check the website here. Enjoy great deals including buy one, get one room free on the lakeshore.” For more information, check the website here. RELATED: Northern Michigan winery offers unique Barrel Room tastingsThe Cupola Bar at the top of Grand Hotel is a luxurious stop during your vacation. We hope to see you as we celebrate our 135th season.” For more information, check the website here.

One sure sign that warmer weather is right around the corner is that the famous House of Flavors in Ludington is opening for the season. Free ice cream with any dine-in meal has been extended until Thursday May 27. “This year our friends, family and customers didn’t get to take advantage of that,” said Barry Neal, who’s family owns House of Flavors. Due to the pandemic, House of Flavors has not had dine-in service for over a year. This summer, fans can also look forward to helping House of Flavors pick their ice cream flavors for 2022.

LUDINGTON, MI – A bridge on business route U.S. 31, or Pere Marquette Highway, near Ludington will close Monday and remain shut through the summer. Pere Marquette Bridge between U.S. 10 and First Street will be closed for construction beginning Monday, April 26, according to a notice from the Michigan Department of Transportation. The project on the bridge over the Marquette Railroad just south of U.S. 10 was delayed from an earlier anticipated start date of March 1. The $1.3 million project includes replacing the bridge deck, painting, approach work, new concrete curb and gutter, new guardrail and pavement markings. A bridge on business route U.S. 31, or Pere Marquette Highway, near Ludington will close Monday and remain shut through the summer.

LUDINGTON, MI - Want to get a jump-start on spring travel by exploring one of Michigan’s best waterfront towns before the summer crowds arrive? A handful of Ludington hotels and B&Bs are offering a sweet deal to early-season travelers. They are offering 50% off a second-night stay through April 29. Headed to the nearby Ludington State Park for a day of hiking or a long walk to Big Sable Point Lighthouse? Here are the hotels participating in the 50% Off Second-Night Stay Offer:Best Western Lakewinds: 5005 West U.S.10, Ludington (231) 843-2140Comfort Inn: 5323 West U.S. 10, Ludington (231) 845-7004Lamplighter Bed & Breakfast: 602 East Ludington Ave., Ludington (231) 843-9792 (Related: Why this Michigan couple left corporate life to be innkeepers of a beach town B&B)Ludington House Bed & Breakfast: 501 East Ludington Ave., Ludington (231) 845-7769Ludington Pier House: 805 W. Ludington Ave., Ludington (231) 845-7346Naders Motel & Suites: 612 N. Lakeshore Drive, Ludington (231) 843-8757Stearns Hotel: 212 E. Ludington Ave., Ludington (231) 843-3407READ MOREHistoric Lake Michigan car ferry now booking 2021 crossings

North Muskegon fell to Grand Rapids Covenant Christian in Division 3 action at Fennville, while Ludington lost a tight one to Escanaba in a Division 2 battle at Traverse City Central. At Reeths-Puffer’s Rocket Arena, two of West Michigan’s top teams squared off in a Division 1 regional final. Division 3 at FennvilleGrand Rapids Covenant Christian 70, North Muskegon 38When North Muskegon lost four of its final six regular-season games, including a 52-30 defeat to Shelby on March 16, any kind of postseason run seemed highly unlikely. Covenant Christian’s size and length proved too much for North Muskegon in the regional final at Fennville. We played hard and executed the game plan, but just too much length and size,” North Muskegon coach Chuck Rypstra said.

MUSKEGON – Ludington and North Muskegon are the last two boys basketball teams standing in the state tournament. The Orioles and Norsemen both captured regional semifinal victories on Tuesday and will be competing for championships Thursday night. More details on Ludington and North Muskegon below. Ludington (13-5) advances to the regional final, where the Orioles will face Escanaba (16-2) at 6 p.m. Thursday. They played much harder than us and we just didn’t match their intensity,” North Muskegon coach Chuck Rypstra said.

BAY CITY, MI -- A look at high school girls basketball action in the Bay City area for March 29, 2021, as reported to MLive. UPDATED Bay City area girls and boys regional pairings and resultsDIVISION 2 at HOUGHTON LAKELUDINGTON 43, STANDISH-STERLING 36The three-time district champions really wanted their first regional crown. 1-ranked Saginaw Nouvel, and the program’s third straight district title. They rolled to the Jack Pine Conference championship then captured the program’s fifth district title in nine years. Sacred Heart (15-3) takes on Saginaw Nouvel for the regional title on Wednesday.

David Shillinger is like any other player who has dreamed about making the game-winning shot at the buzzer to lift his team to the championship. Shillinger’s 12-foot pull-up jumper with 2 seconds left lifted Ludington a 37-35 victory over host Cadillac in a Division 2 district championship game Saturday night. I used to go out in my driveway when I was younger and pretend I was in the district finals,” Shillinger said. This time, Ludington erased an eight-point deficit with about 3 ½ minutes left by scoring the game’s final 10 points. First two district games, they made double-figure 3s.

MASON COUNTY, MI – A missing 4-year-old boy from the Ludington area died after searchers found him in a water-filled drainage ditch Tuesday afternoon. The 4-year-old child with autism was reported missing around 4:11 p.m. Tuesday, March 23, from a home on West Kinney Road, in Summit Township, about 10 miles south of Ludington, the Michigan State Police said. Family, state troopers and Mason County Sheriff’s deputies searched for the child, ultimately finding him near the home in a drainage ditch filled with water, police said. The child was unresponsive and life-saving measures were performed while waiting for an ambulance to arrive. He was taken to a hospital and then flown by helicopter to a Grand Rapids hospital, police said.

Western Michigan Christian and Ludington split the league title with 7-1 records. (Scott DeCamp | MLive.com)(Scott DeCamp | MLive.com)Western Michigan Christian made a statement in the rematch with Ludington. Ludington coach Warren Stowe watches from the sideline during a game against Western Michigan Christian Tuesday, March 16, 2021, in Norton Shores, Mich. Western Michigan Christian defeated Ludington, 49-34. Folkema is Western Michigan Christian’s all-time leading scorer, currently sitting at 1,239 career points after passing previous record-holder Laura Karsten Feb. 20 at Grandville Calvin Christian. Everyone just puts in effort.”As for potential matchups with Saugatuck (14-2) and Kent City (15-0), Western Michigan Christian would see the former in the Division 3 district finals at Fennville and the latter in the regional semifinals at Calvin Christian.

MUSKEGON – Friday was a good night to set some records on the Muskegon-area high school basketball scene. A Western Michigan Christian girls player and Fruitport Calvary Christian’s boys team achieved new milestones. Calvary Christian (7-6, 4-3) previously broke the record with 87 points against Hesperia on Feb. 22. Our coaches love these guys and we have a chance going into districts.”Bradley Richards paced Calvary Christian with 21 points and 10 rebounds. Braden Cohea finished with 17 points and 11 rebounds, while Braden Swanson and Ethan Cammenga added 14 and 11 points, respectively.

LUDINGTON, MI – Michigan’s historic S.S. Badger car ferry is prepping for a full season of cross-lake service at full capacity after the COVID-19 pandemic caused a shortened season with decreased capacity in 2020. The ferry is offering one round trip across Lake Michigan daily from May 20 to Oct. 10. The Badger will depart Ludington at 9 a.m. and arrive in Manitowoc, Wis., at noon after the four-hour trip. RELATED: S.S. Badger car and passenger ferry under new ownership, but mission remains the sameHere are a few ways to score a discount:Round Trip Mini-Cruises: Travel round trip within 48 hour without a vehicle for $89 per adult. The 2020 season was delayed until June and ended in September due to factors related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Here’s a prime example of why the transitive property does not work in sports:Tuesday, Feb. 23: Ludington 45, Western Michigan Christian 32Wednesday, Feb. 24: Whitehall 45, Ludington 32Saturday, Feb. 27: Western Michigan Christian 60, Whitehall 32Can you make sense of this? Hopefully you can make sense of the latest MLive Muskegon Chronicle girls basketball power rankings. 6The Lions are tied atop the Central State Activities Association Gold Division standings with Big Rapids, both at 7-0 in the league. The teams have two matchups coming yet: March 8 at Big Rapids and March 19 at Newaygo. More coverage:State-ranked Orchard View climbing Muskegon boys basketball power rankingsMichigan Associated Press girls basketball rankings for March 1Michigan Associated Press boys basketball rankings for March 1Muskegon-area basketball: Newaygo girls stay perfect in conference playRed-hot Fremont overcomes gritty Grant in latest rivalry thriller

A 24 year-old Mason County man was pronounced dead at the scene, while another occupant of the same vehicle, a 22-year-old Mason County woman was in critical condition when deputies arrived. The woman, who was 8 months pregnant with a baby boy, was pronounced dead later Monday afternoon at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. There were no other occupants of that vehicle, deputies said. Upon arrival to the crash scene, deputies quickly learned the suspected driver of the other vehicle had fled the scene on foot. Speed and alcohol are likely factors in the crash, which remains under investigation by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office.

UPDATE: Man, pregnant woman die in crash near LudingtonMASON COUNTY, MI — Multiple people are in critical condition following a Monday afternoon collision east of Ludington. Deputies responded to the scene, at Wever Road and U.S. 10 in Branch Township, at 1:42 p.m., Monday, March 1, Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole told MLive. Cole said two vehicles were involved in the crash. At 3 p.m., Cole said he expected U.S. 10 to remain closed between S. Walhalla and S. Campbell roads for several hours. Also on MLive:Spring bird feeders could attract black bears, DNR warnsHow to legally gather free firewood in Michigan’s state forestsHard Rock-brand hotel coming to Kalamazoo’s historical Gibson guitar manufacturing site

MUSKEGON – On a jam-packed night of high school basketball in the Muskegon area Tuesday, a few games jumped out. At Redmond-Potter Gymnasium, Kalil Stimage scored a game-high 20 points to lead Muskegon past his former school, 65-44 over Reeths-Puffer. Nash continued to add to her spectacular senior season with 25 points, 11 rebounds, three assists and two steals. Bashir Neely added 13 points for the Bucs. Tommy Gregwer scored a game-high 24 points for Grandville, while Corey Grant and Brayden Gable had 12 points apiece and Regnerus 11 points.

Orchard View senior Ke'Ontae Barnes (1) pushes the ball up the court as he is defended by Ludington freshman David Shillinger (3) at Orchard View High School on Friday, Feb. 19, 2021 in Muskegon. Orchard View defeated Ludington 58-51. Orchard View defeated Ludington 58-51. Later in the afternoon, Orchard View will be hosting neighboring rival Oakridge (2-2). We’re going to get this dub.’”More coverage:Top basketball recruits: High-scoring KeOntae Barnes of Orchard View full of fight and hungerMuskegon-area basketball: Kent City, Western Michigan Christian players hit milestones

Twelve Michigan properties have earned special recognition in the 2020 National Register of Historic Places, the Michigan Economic Development Corporation announced. The National Register of Historic Places is the United States federal government’s official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical significance. More than 95,000 properties across the country, including nearly 2,000 in Michigan, have been listed in the National Register since the program began in the 1960s. The National Register is a program of the National Park Service and administered by the states. In the state, it’s administered by the Michigan State Historic Preservation Office.

LUDINGTON, Mich. – A coal-fired ferry that carries people and cars across Lake Michigan between Michigan and Wisconsin has been sold. Interlake Holding Co. announced Wednesday that it bought the SS Badger, The Ludington Daily News reported. The Middleburg Heights, Ohio-based company also purchased the tug-barge Undaunted/Pere Marquette 41, the mothballed ferry SS Spartan, and the Lake Michigan Carferry and Pere Marquette Shipping companies. “I think we’ve always been interested in the Pere Marquette and the Badger,” said Mark Barker, Interlake president. The 410-foot (125-meter) SS Badger launched in 1952 and hauled railcars across Lake Michigan from 1953 to 1990.

LUDINGTON, MI --The historic S.S. Badger car ferry is under new ownership, but the ship’s mission as a transport from Ludington to Manitowoc, Wisconsin will remain the same. Interlake Holding Company announced Wednesday, Dec. 30 that it had purchased the assets of the Lake Michigan Carferry Company and the Pere Marquette Shipping Company. The purchase included the S.S. Badger and the articulated tug-barge Undaunted-Pere Marquette 41. The Interlake Holding Company already owns the Interlake Steamship Company, which has a fleet of nine freighters in the Great Lakes area. Mark W. Barker, president of Interlake Holding Company, said there is no expected change in S.S. Badger’s operation.

“I think that this is where we are supposed to be,” Jen Hinderer said. The desire to create a family business so they could parent their two young sons without the shadow of corporate travel, for one thing. “We definitely saw ourselves doing it later in life,” Dan Hinderer said of a hospitality career. “We are very blessed to have found Ludington,” Dan Hinderer said. Those early days were spent talking each other off the ledge, Jen Hinderer said.

LUDINGTON, MI - Vacations to West Michigan beach towns like Ludington are always full of fun things to see, from lighthouses and beaches to maritime history and walking tours. This includes things like lesson plans oriented around Michigan’s lighthouses, at-home craft projects, history-based scavenger hunts and even remote music concerts. “Our Ludington community has created a variety of remote educational opportunities, plus put together some fun virtual events for plenty of family-friendly options to experience Ludington from home,” said Brandy Miller, executive director of the Ludington Area Convention & Visitors Bureau. Attend a virtual concert or try a virtual escape room. ludingtonartscenter.orgBig Sable Point Lighthouse Virtual Escape Room – A virtual escape room allows elementary school children to solve riddles to escape Big Sable Point lighthouse.

MASON COUNTY, MI – A man who was swept into Lake Michigan from the Ludington breakwall was rescued by a sheriff’s deputy and two state DNR conservation officers who threw a rope and pulled him to the pier. The rescued man, a 21-year Lapeer County resident, was taken to a hospital for suspected hypothermia, Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole said. Willis went onto the rocks to grab the man by his arm while Brosky grabbed the man by his shirt, Cole said. Earlier this month, Lance “Chris” Jenkins, the youth pastor at Broadway Baptist Church, drowned after he and two others were swept into Lake Michigan in Muskegon by high waves. “There is no doubt whatsoever, that training and equipment prevented a Thanksgiving weekend disaster here in Mason County.”Read more:8 firefighters swept off pier, injured in daring Lake Michigan rescue attemptParishioners ‘devastated’ by youth pastor’s drowning in Lake Michigan2 teens rescued after being swept off pier into Lake Michigan

MASON COUNTY, MI -- Police arrested a man after he allegedly pointed a rifle at them near Ludington. Mason County sheriff’s deputies said they responded to an address on West Decker Road north of Ludington, in Hamlin Township, on a report of a suicidal person with children at the residence. When deputies arrived, a person allegedly came out of the house and pointed a rifle at them. Later he came out again and was arrested without further incident. More from MLivePolice investigating Northeast Grand Rapids shooting6-year-old driving small ATV crashes in Ottawa County ditch, taken to hospital

The Armistice Day Storm of 1940 was a freak weather event that killed more than 150 people, including 64 sailors on Lake Michigan. Trailing the Davock downbound on Lake Michigan was the slightly smaller Anna C. Minch. The Armistice Day Storm walk-through exhibit is all set in the present tense, guiding visitors from the scene-setting pre-storm calm to the deadly havoc at the height of the cyclone-like ferocity. “From Traverse Bay to Chicago, there was no safe harbor,” van Heest said of the Armistice Day Storm. We will be open on November 11th to pay tribute to the 80th Anniversary of the Armistice Day Storm.

The Orioles posted their first-ever playoff win last Friday, but seven days later, they lost on the final play of the game against visiting Sault Ste. “The Soo is a good, physical ball club.”Ludington head coach Charlie Gunsell poses for a photo during the MLive high school football media day, in Muskegon on Wednesday, August 7, 2019. The Orioles tied it in the third on Jake Plamondon’s 1-yard run and his ensuing two-point conversion run. Ludington junior Jake Plamondon (30) poses for a photo during the MLive high school football media day, in Muskegon on Wednesday, August 7, 2019. More high school football coverage:Reigning state champ Mona Shores survives as Forest Hills Central nearly pulls off comeback for the agesMuskegon Catholic Central notches fifth-straight shutout, awaits district finals opponentNail-biters highlight Muskegon-area second-round playoff football scoreboardTop 50 Michigan high school football teams: How they fared in second round of districts

LUDINGTON, MI – Three downtown Ludington bars - and a liquor license - are for sale for $1.4 million. Owners Brian and Megan Josefowicz are ready to move on from the busy lifestyle of running Sportsman’s Irish Pub, The Mitten Bar and Barley & Rye, Megan Josefowicz told MLive on Friday, Nov. 6. “We have two kids (ages 2 and 5) who we want a different environment for.”The plan to sell has nothing to do with the COVID-19 pandemic and doesn’t signal plans to close, Megan Josefowicz said. Sportman’s Irish Pub, a traditional sports bar, opened as Irish Hoyt’s in 1955. “We want to reopen as soon as we can,” Megan Josefowicz said.

MUSKEGON – It’s been a long journey to get to this point for Muskegon-area high school volleyball teams, but the state tournament is finally here. District action begins Monday in most places and wraps up with Thursday’s and Friday’s championship matches. Here are the district schedules for Muskegon-area volleyball teams:DIVISION 1 AT GRAND HAVENMonday, Nov. 2: Muskegon vs. Holland, 5 p.m.; Grand Haven vs. Mona Shores, 7 p.m.Wednesday, Nov. 4: Holland West Ottawa vs. Muskegon/Holland winner, 5 p.m.; Reeths-Puffer vs. Grand Haven/Mona Shores winner, 7 p.m.Thursday, Nov. 5: Championship match, 7 p.m.DIVISION 2 AT OAKRIDGEMonday, Nov. 2: Fruitport vs. Spring Lake, 5:30 p.m.; Montague vs. Orchard View, 7 p.m.Wednesday, Nov. 4: Whitehall vs. Fruitport/Spring Lake winner, 5:30 p.m.; Oakridge vs. Montague/Orchard View winner, 7 p.m.Thursday, Nov. 5: Championship match, 6:30 p.m.DIVISION 2 AT SPARTAMonday, Nov. 2: Sparta vs. Coopersville, 5:30 p.m.; Fremont vs. Howard City Tri County, 7 p.m.Wednesday, Nov. 4: Newaygo vs. Sparta/Coopersville winner, 5:30 p.m.; Grant vs. Fremont/Tri County winner, 7 p.m.Thursday, Nov. 5: Championship match, 6 p.m.DIVISION 2 AT CADILLACMonday, Nov. 2: Big Rapids vs. Reed City, 7 p.m.Wednesday, Nov. 4: Ludington vs. Manistee, 5 p.m.; Cadillac vs. Big Rapids/Reed City winner, 7 p.m.Thursday, Nov. 5: Championship match, 6 p.m.DIVISION 3 AT KENT CITYMonday, Nov. 2: North Muskegon vs. Holton, 6 p.m. at North Muskegon; Saugatuck vs. Ravenna, 6 p.m. at SaugatuckWednesday, Nov. 4: Western Michigan Christian vs. Saugatuck/Ravenna winner, 6 p.m.; Kent City vs. North Muskegon/Holton winner, 7:30 p.m.Thursday, Nov. 5: Championship match, 7 p.m.DIVISION 3 AT HARTWednesday, Nov. 4: Hart vs. Hesperia, 5:30 p.m.; Mason County Central vs. White Cloud, 7 p.m.Thursday, Nov. 5: Championship match, 6 p.m.DIVISION 4 AT FRUITPORT CALVARY CHRISTIANWednesday, Nov. 4: Fruitport Calvary Christian vs. Big Rapids Crossroads, 5:30 p.m.; Muskegon Catholic Central vs. Baldwin, 7 p.m.Friday, Nov. 6: Championship match, 6 p.m.***More volleyball coverage:Positive COVID-19 case for Spring Lake volleyball team means abrupt end to seasonNorth Muskegon record-setting volleyball player benefits from dad’s football-related lessonsJim Harbaugh’s ‘Stay positive, test negative’ mantra rally cry for league volleyball champ Mona ShoresConnections run deep for ‘top tier’ Mona Shores multi-sports trio, which thrives in all facetsMontague volleyball’s senior trio cherishing final run, still eyeing on more big goal

Ludington defeated visiting Bay City John Glenn, 18-15, in a Division 4 first-round district game for the Orioles' first playoff win in program history. “I’m just so happy for my kids,” Ludington coach Charlie Gunsell said in a text to MLive. “Great win for the program and our school.”Brad Mesyar’s 13-yard touchdown pass to Stephen Weinert with 1:08 remaining lifted Ludington to the victory. pic.twitter.com/HzJeVYnKet — Ludington Football (@LHSOriolesFB) October 31, 2020Ty Wincheski led the Orioles defense with nine tackles, four for lost yardage. Ludington struggled to establish its running game, so the Orioles resorted to their short passing game.

LUDINGTON, MI – A Northern Michigan city is gearing up to renovate a downtown plaza now that the state approved more than $2.1 million in funding. A state grant is expected to cover 85% of project costs; it was approved Tuesday. The advent of a permanent public space and amenities is 12 years in the making, said Heather Tykoski, Ludington community development director. In the past 12 years, the Ludington Downtown Development Authority has made improvements, including adding tables and concrete to the north end of the plaza to allow for a farmers market. The north end of the plaza will be home to the clock tower that is now at the south end of the plaza at Ludington Avenue.

Parts of Northern Lower Michigan will get some decent snow tonight and into Wednesday morning. The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for the Western part of Northern Lower Michigan, including Grand Traverse County, down to Ludington, Cadillac and Gaylord. “An arctic front will bring very cold air into the Great Lakes today into Wednesday. This cold air over the relatively warm waters of the Great Lakes will kick on the lake effect machine once again. The typical northwest flow snow belts should see the most snow through Wednesday.”Most of the impacted area will see 2-3 inches of snow, with an isolated six or more inches.