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Kessel dominates in semifinal win, Cardinals fall in district championship

May 29, 2026

MCP/OCP Sports Coverage is presented by: Baker Ford Ludington, Fresh Coast Foam, Mission Graphics, Quick-Way, Inc., Smith & Eddy Insurance and Michelle and Andrew Thomas. HOLTON — Mason County Eastern advanced to the Michigan High School Athletic Association Division 4 District 109 championship game Friday with a 3-2 semifinal victory over Hesperia before falling 10-0 to host Holton in the…

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Jones Act waiver raises concerns for Great Lakes shipping industry

May 28, 2026

This Great Lakes Boat Blog is presented by Manistee Harbor Tours, operator of the Princess of Manistee. Book your cruise at www.manisteeharbortours.com. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief A recent extension of a temporary Jones Act waiver by the Trump administration is drawing criticism from U.S. maritime industry organizations, including groups representing Great Lakes shipping interests. The waiver allows certain foreign-flagged vessels to…

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2026 Princess cruising season has begun

May 28, 2026

Story and photos by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief MANISTEE — The 2026 sailing season is underway for Manistee Harbor Tours, with the Princess of Manistee once again offering shoreline cruises along Lake Michigan and the Manistee area waterfront. The 65-foot passenger vessel began its season earlier this month and is now operating regularly from its dock along the Manistee Riverwalk at…

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Tickets now on sale for Mason County Historical Society cemetery tours

May 28, 2026

LUDINGTON — Tickets are now on sale for the Mason County Historical Society’s three cemetery tours taking place this summer as part of the community’s observance of America’s Semiquincentennial. The tours, which begin at 6 p.m., will be held in June, July and August and will feature reenactors, descendants of pioneer families, and local historians sharing stories of Mason County’s…

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Fundraiser at Lakehouse, carferry to raise money for Lakeshore Children’s Advocacy Center

May 28, 2026

LUDINGTON — A fundraising event aboard the SS Badger and at The Lakehouse will support the Lakeshore Children’s Advocacy Center. “The Badger Experience” is scheduled from 6 to 10 p.m. Thursday, June 4. The event is presented by Friends of Ludington Police, Safe Harbor Credit Union and Safety Decals, with all proceeds benefiting the Lakeshore Children’s Advocacy Center. Activities begin…

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