The All-Star members of the House Band are paying their respects to the band's founder today with a tribute concert today in Ludington Park. Kevin Chown passed away this month after a lengthy illness. He started the House Band to be the house band at the House of Ludington. Wednesday nights became a regular gig, with the band playing 121 straight Wednesdays until the House of Ludington burned in December. Dave Potvin, who drummed with Chown in the House Band, says it was a blessing to be able to play with him.

Elmer’s County Market is bringing the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile to the Ludington Street Cruise car show in May. Elmer’s General Manager and LSC Committee member Kurt Strassler says the Wienermobile will be at Elmer’s on Friday, May 29, in the parade that evening, and at the car show on Saturday. This is in addition to the Smokey and the Bandit re-enactors, Eastbound and Down, presented by Edward Jones.

Jeff Lampi, Escanaba Water Wastewater Superintendent, and Darren Pionk, Project Manager at C2AE, provide an update on construction on Ludington Street and other parts of the community. Milling is set to begin Thursday and Friday. Ludington Street from 6th to 8th Streets is added to the closure.

Bay College graduation is May 9. College President Nerita Hughes tells us what that means for the students and what their futures might hold. Hughes is also preparing for a legislature luncheon May 1 that will highlight the college's Manufacturing Innovation Center. And, Hughes is serving on the American Association of Community Colleges board.