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A return to the firehouse rekindles memories of service

July 7, 2026

By Mark Varenhorst, MCP writer LUDINGTON — Having worked on several articles about the Mason County Sheriff’s Office over the past year, I found myself thinking that I needed to do one on the Ludington Fire Department. Public service has been a part of my life for many years in one form or another. My earliest memories are of joining…

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Prime returns to Ludington for another Oxy shipment

July 7, 2026

This MCP Boat Blog is presented by the Port of Ludington Maritime Museum, www.masoncountymihistory.org. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — The Norwegian-flagged tanker Prime returned to the Port of Ludington Tuesday, July 7, delivering another shipment of calcium chloride to the OxyChem plant on Pere Marquette Lake. The vessel arrived at about 8 a.m., escorted by the tug Sarah Andrie, and…

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South Rath Avenue to close Tuesday for contractor work

July 7, 2026

LUDINGTON — Motorists, bicyclists and pedestrians should expect a temporary road closure on South Rath Avenue today, Tuesday, July 7, as a private contractor performs work in the area. According to the City of Ludington, South Rath Avenue between Ludington Avenue and Loomis Street will be closed to through traffic from approximately 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. for the project.…

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90th birthday party for Dale Sutton

July 7, 2026

A 90th birthday celebration will be held of Dale Sutton on Saturday, July 11, 1-4 p.m. at his home, 2207 S. Tuttle Road, Scottville (Custer Township). Friends, neighbors, and former students are all welcome for cherry pie and fun. Dale Sutton is a professor emeritus of West Shore Community College. This is a paid posting.

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Fin & Feather Club offering CPL, hunter safety classes in August

July 7, 2026

SHERMAN TOWNSHIP — The Fin & Feather Club of Mason County will host a concealed pistol license (CPL) class and a Michigan Department of Natural Resources hunter safety class during August at the club, 3276 N. Darr Rd. The CPL class will be held Friday and Saturday, Aug. 7-8. The Friday session will take place from 6 to 9 p.m.,…

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