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Making summer pike fishing worthwhile

August 28, 2014

Weekly Fishing Tip: Catching big pike in the summer Most anglers consider winter the best time to catch a trophy-sized pike, but following a few key pointers can make summer pike fishing worthwhile. When it’s very warm out think about where pike will hide – places with cooler water. These spots include along the thermocline, where coldwater streams/rivers flow into…

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Thunderstorms possible tonight

August 28, 2014
Thunderstorms possible tonight

The weather is brought to you by Urka Auto Center, 3736 W. U.S. 10, Ludington, www.urkaautos.com. Thursday, Aug. 27, 2014: Partly cloudy skies. High 72F. Winds NE at 5 to 10 mph. Thursday night: Scattered thunderstorms developing overnight. Low 59F. Winds E at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50%. Sunset: 7:05 a.m.  Sunrise: 8:28 p.m.  Friday, Aug. 29, 2014: High of…

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Vietnam’s brutality has a lasting impact

August 27, 2014
Vietnam’s brutality has a lasting impact

By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. HART — Even though Deb McCarthy of Hesperia did not fight on the frontlines of the Vietnam War, she knows all too well the horrors it caused. McCarthy was at the Oceana County Fairgrounds Wednesday for the Vietnam Traveling Wall’s departure to Ludington with her husband, Ken. They rode their motorcycle along with several other…

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Vietnam Traveling Wall triggers emotions

August 27, 2014
Vietnam Traveling Wall triggers emotions

By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. HART — As 500-plus bikers converged upon the Oceana County Fairgrounds Wednesday to escort the Vietnam Traveling Wall to Ludington, many of them had interesting stories to tell. One of those bikers is 65-year-old Dearborn native Bill Errante, a Vietnam veteran who suffers from the effects of Agent Orange. He has diabetes and other health…

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Partly cloudy today, rain possible Thursday night.

August 27, 2014
Partly cloudy today, rain possible Thursday night.

The weather is brought to you by Urka Auto Center, 3736 W. U.S. 10, Ludington, www.urkaautos.com. Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2014: Partly cloudy. High 71F. Winds N at 5 to 10 mph. Wednesday night: A few clouds overnight. Low 51F. Winds NE at 5 to 10 mph. Sunset: 8:30 p.m.  Sunrise: 7:03 a.m.  Thursday, Aug. 27, 2014: Mostly cloudy with a high of 72F.…

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Eats & Drinks

Eats & Drinks

Eats & Drinks

Eats & Drinks