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Badger experienced some explosive Independence Days under Capt. Carl Ohman

September 7, 2026

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 At 9:45 p.m. on July 4, 1963, the first of about 1,000 fireworks shells rose from the decks of the Badger off Milwaukee’s lakefront. Mortars near the bow and stern sent their charges into…

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Sandcastles Children’s Museum to begin major roof renovation project

September 7, 2026

LUDINGTON — Sandcastles Children’s Museum is undergoing a major roof renovation in September following four years of fundraising. The museum has contracted with G. Freeland and Associates of Ludington to replace two of the three roof sections at its building, 129 E. Ludington Ave. Work is expected to be completed by Oct. 1. The project will replace the 1,817-square-foot high…

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Obituary: Douglas E. Laman, 68, of Ludington

September 7, 2026

Douglas E. Laman, 68, of Ludington entered into the presence of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026.  Doug was born on July 3, 1958 in Ludington, the oldest child of Clarence “Clancy” and Virginia “Ginny” (Soerheide) Laman.  He graduated from Ludington High School with the class of 1976 and married the love of his life,…

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Obituary: Phyllis Anne Sedlbauer, 88, of Ludington

September 7, 2026

Phyllis Anne Sedlbauer, 88, of Ludington, formerly of Stickney, Ill., passed away on Thursday, Sept. 3, 2026, with her loved ones by her side. Phyllis was born on March 11, 1938, in Chicago, the daughter of the late Walter and Mary (Mucha) Criss. She was a 1956 graduate of Morton East High School. On Dec. 2, 1967, she married Daniel…

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Obituary: Carol Lynne Sanborn, 83, of Ludington

September 7, 2026

Carol Lynne Sanborn, 83, of Ludington, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026. Carol was a strong, fierce, and independent woman who lived life on her own terms. She was a devoted mother, a woman of faith, and someone who found joy in reading, crafting, animals, antiques, and cars. Carol and her husband Michael Frederick Sanborn were married for…

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