This Great Lakes History Log is presented by Filer Credit Union, the Port of Ludington Maritime Museum and Sable Points Media. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief Editor’s Note: This story was first published on March 16, 2026. Since that time, I have had the pleasure of meeting Barbara Butler, the keeper of the Butler family archives and have found out much…
LUDINGTON — The first in a series of three cemetery tours, presented by the Mason County Historical Society, will take place on Thursday, June 11 at Lakeview Cemetery. The “Masters & Commanders” tour will focus on the area’s maritime heritage, including captains, engineers and others connected to Ludington’s historic car ferry fleet. Tickets for the tour are on sale for…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Incoming Ludington Area School District Superintendent Travis Walker will begin his tenure July 1 with a higher base salary than his predecessor, but under a compensation package that shifts some benefits away from retirement contributions and toward performance incentives and longevity pay. The Board of Education approved a three-year contract for Walker following its…
LUDINGTON — The Fish On For Freedom veterans’ fishing tournament, scheduled for Friday, June 5, has been cancelled due to small craft advisors in Lake Michigan issued by the National Weather Service. The free luncheon for veterans who registered for the event will still take place at 1 p.m. at the Ludington American Legion post. Event organizers posted the following…
LUDINGTON — Downtown Ludington has rescheduled the Love Ludington Street Party to Friday, June 26, due to weather concerns. Organizers said the decision was made after closely monitoring weather forecasts and considering the planning, setup and coordination required for the event. “Weather forecasts in Ludington can change quickly, but with the amount of planning, setup and coordination required for this…
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