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Northern Venture captain reflects on life on the lakes during Ludington visit

November 5, 2026

This MCP Maritime Journal is presented by Great Lakes Boat Blog by Rob Alway. Please consider subscribing to www.greatlakesboatblog.com for an exclusive page about the story of the maritime industry past and present.  Story by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — When the Canadian freighter Northern Venture arrived off the coast of Ludington late Wednesday morning, Nov. 4, strong winds and…

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Letter to the editor: Proposed Stearns Park parking fees unfair to residents outside city limits

November 5, 2026

Dear Editor, Worldwide, affordable housing is difficult to find. It’s no different here in Ludington. Many employees, those workers who keep our businesses open and thriving during the busy summer season, have to live outside the boundaries of Ludington proper to find affordable housing. This means they live north of Bryant, south of Sixth Street, and with a few exceptions,…

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Recent death: Sandra Carol Stakenas, 83, of Free Soil

November 5, 2026

Sandra Carol Stakenas, 83, of Free Soil, died on Wednesday, November 4, 2026. Arrangements were entrusted to Grace Funeral Home and Cremation Services, www.GraceCremations.com. Listing of 2026 deaths Listing of 2025 deaths. Listing of 2024 deaths. Listing of 2023 deaths. Listing of 2022 deaths. Listing of 2021 deaths. Listing of 2020 deaths. Listing of 2019 deaths __________ Become a subscriber…

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Recent death: Betty J. Orton 87, of Ludington

November 5, 2026

Betty J. Orton 87, of Ludington, died on Wednesday, November 4, 2026. Funeral arrangements by Wyman Funeral and Cremation Services – Stephens Funeral Home in Scottville. Listing of 2026 deaths Listing of 2025 deaths. Listing of 2024 deaths. Listing of 2023 deaths. Listing of 2022 deaths. Listing of 2021 deaths. Listing of 2020 deaths. Listing of 2019 deaths __________ Become…

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Amidon likely winner of 32nd Senate District race

November 4, 2026

Democrat Rebecca Amidon is the likely winner of Michigan’s 32nd Senate District race, defeating Republican Kim Cole by 2,362 votes, according to unofficial results from Tuesday’s general election. All precincts in the five-county district have reported. Amidon received 60,311 votes, or 51%, compared to Cole’s 57,949 votes, or 49%. Cole, the four-term Mason County sheriff, carried three of the district’s…

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