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Hankwitz collection traces evolution of football equipment

September 30, 2026

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief HAMLIN TOWNSHIP – For Mike Hankwitz, a lifetime in football did not end when the final whistle blew on his more than 50-year college coaching career. The Mason County Central High School graduate and former University of Michigan football player has assembled a collection of antique football helmets and other artifacts that traces more than a…

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Paul Behm: A lifetime on the lakes, tested by one storm

September 30, 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 Ludington Steamers Stories of Ludington’s cross-lake rail fleet captains and other port mariners By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief On the afternoon of Jan. 12, 1926, Pere Marquette 18 (II) cleared Ludington for Manitowoc, Wisconsin, with Capt. Paul Behm on the bridge…

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CTE students build door security devices for schools, churches and businesses

September 30, 2026

West Shore School News is a presented by West Shore Educational Service District in partnership with Mason County Press. AMBER TOWNSHIP — Students in the West Shore Educational Service District Summit Tech Construction Trades program at put their classroom skills to work on a project designed to help improve security at area schools, churches and businesses. Construction Trades students Rylee…

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Van Nortwicks celebrate 60 years of marriage

September 30, 2026

Thomas and Janice Van Nortwick were married October 1 , 1966 in Ludington at the St. John’s church in Ludington’s Fourth Ward. They have made home in Riverton Township where they have operated their family farm working beside one another. They were blessed with four children, Renee Van Nortwick, Rachelle and Kraig Ledger, Tom and Lisa Van Nortwick and Todd…

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JCI Ludington to host third annual mini golf trick-or-treat event

September 30, 2026

LUDINGTON — JCI Ludington (formerly Ludington Area Jaycees) will host its third annual Mini Golf Trick-or-Treat event Sunday, Oct. 11 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Jaycee Mini Golf Course on the south end of Stearns Park. Children are invited to wear Halloween costumes or other Halloween attire and trick-or-treat their way through the mini golf course. Mini golf…

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