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87th annual Western Michigan Fair opens Tuesday

August 10, 2026

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The 87th annual Western Michigan Fair begins Tuesday, Aug. 11, at the Mason County Fairgrounds, featuring five days of livestock shows, carnival rides, grandstand entertainment and agricultural exhibits through Saturday. This year’s fair carries a patriotic theme celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States and includes Veterans Appreciation Day on Tuesday,…

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Civil War veteran Charles Wolf Sr. served in two branches, then homesteaded in Amber Township

August 10, 2026

This Great Lakes History Log is presented by Filer Credit Union and the Mason County Historical Society. On Thursday, Aug. 13, the Mason County Historical Society will present a walking tour of Brookside Cemetery featuring some of the pioneers of Scottville and Amber Township. Among the many pioneers who founded those two communities was Charles Wolf Sr. Tickets are still…

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Two Flipstar gymnasts earn medals at AAU Junior Olympic Games

August 10, 2026

DES MOINES, Iowa — For the first time in Flipstar Gymnastics history, two athletes represented the Ludington-based program at the AAU Junior Olympic Games, with both bringing home multiple medals from the national competition in Des Moines, Iowa. Noah Moul and Abby Dodson qualified for the Junior Olympic Games after finishing among the top 10 gymnasts nationally in their respective…

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Rath Avenue lane closures will take place Tuesday

August 10, 2026

LUDINGTON — Motorists, bicyclists and pedestrians should expect a lane closure on South Rath Avenue Tuesday, Aug. 11, while contractors perform private work. The right-turn lane on South Rath Avenue between Ludington Avenue and West Loomis Street will be closed to through traffic from approximately 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., according to the City of Ludington. The city is encouraging…

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South Jebavy Drive construction begins

August 10, 2026

PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Construction began today on South Jebavy Drive south of U.S. 10 in Pere Marquette Township, with work expected to continue for about three months. Traffic will be maintained for businesses located on South Jebavy Drive during the project, although motorists should expect delays while traveling through the area. Hallack Contracting is serving as the prime contractor…

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