This Great Lakes History Log is presented by Filer Credit Union, the Port of Ludington Maritime Museum and Sable Points Media. Masters of the PM Steamers By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief On Monday, July 28, 1919, Capt. John Goodrich Crawford came home from the Pere Marquette Railway carferry fleet in an agitated state. He had left his vessel early that morning and complained that he…
This MCP Boat Blog is presented by the Port of Ludington Maritime Museum, www.masoncountymihistory.org. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — One of the largest and most distinctive sailing yachts on the Great Lakes was docked at Harbor View Marina Tuesday as gale-force winds and large waves moved across Lake Michigan. The 105-foot ketch Whitehawk, recognizable by its towering wooden masts, clipper…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief AMBER TOWNSHIP — U-Win Motorsports recently donated $1,975 toward Mason County Eastern Schools’ book vending machine project as part of the business’s yearlong 25th-anniversary community-giving campaign. MCE Superintendent Paul Shoup said the book vending machines will serve students at all grade levels. Students will earn opportunities to use the machines through various school incentives and will…
This MCP Boat Blog is presented by the Port of Ludington Maritime Museum, www.masoncountymihistory.org. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — The U.S. Geological Survey research vessel Arcticus entered Ludington harbor Monday evening as a powerful Lake Michigan gale began building across the lake. While the reason for the port call has not been confirmed by the vessel’s operators, Arcticus’ arrival came…
Indian Summer is hiring! We have 1st and 3rd shifts available. Apply today at 3958 W. Chauvez Rd. Ludington, MI 49431. Jobs available: First shift: Juice Line, Chauvez Road plant Third shift: Sanitation, South Pere Marquette Highway plant This is a paid posting. Published until Oct. 1, 2026
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