By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — The American Patriot returned to Ludington Friday morning for its second visit to the city, following a successful inaugural port call last week. The American Cruise Lines vessel entered the Ludington harbor about 7:15 a.m., approximately 30 minutes after the morning arrival of the SS Badger from Manitowoc, Wisconsin. The cruise ship is docked…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — AndyS, the long-awaited downtown restaurant, sports bar and entertainment venue, will officially open to the public Sunday, Aug. 16, at 4 p.m. A ribbon cutting will take place today, Friday, Aug. 14, at 6 p.m. The opening comes nearly a year after construction on the approximately $10 million project at 129 W. Ludington Ave.…
SCOTTVILLE — Scottville’s early history came to life Thursday evening as the Mason County Historical Society presented its Pioneers of Scottville tour at Brookside Cemetery. The Aug. 13 walking tour was the final cemetery tour presented by the historical society in 2026 and focused on the pioneers who helped establish and shape the Scottville community. The tour was part of…
PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The 87th annual Western Michigan Fair continued Wednesday, Aug. 12, with Kids’ Day activities, livestock shows, midway rides and an evening of racing at the Mason County Fairgrounds. Wednesday’s events included horse, beef and rabbit shows, along with Kids’ Day on the midway. The afternoon also included a children’s bicycle drawing and activities throughout the barns,…
PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Debra Weaver of Riverton Township was named the 2026 Western Michigan Fair Homemaker of the Year Wednesday afternoon. Amanda Hepworth of Branch Township, who was the 2024 Homemaker of the Year, won second place. Other winners included: Syliva Freeman of Riverton Township, Sarah Machiela of Sherman Township and Jessica Blauwkamp of Hamlin Township. Winning entries are…
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