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Aboard the Wilfred Sykes: Part 1. The journey to Port Dolomite

October 9, 2026

The MCP Boat Blog is presented by the Mason County Historical Society and its Port of Ludington Maritime Museum. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief Editor’s note: For the past several years, I have made it a personal mission to tell the stories of the Great Lakes maritime industry and, especially, the people who work aboard its vessels. As someone who has…

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County commission to consider 2027 budget, senior millage allocations

October 9, 2026

PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The Mason County Board of Commissioners is expected to consider approval of the county’s 2027 budget and more than $883,000 in senior millage funding allocations during its regular meeting Tuesday, Oct. 13. The meeting will begin at 7 p.m. in the conference room of the Mason County Airport Terminal, 5300 W. US 10. The proposed 2027…

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MCC announces homecoming activities, court

October 9, 2026

Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central School District in partnership with Mason County Press.  SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central High School will celebrate homecoming Oct. 12-17 with a variety of activities, including spirit days, a powderpuff football game, tractor parade, homecoming parade, football game and dance. This year’s homecoming theme is “Spartans of the Wild,” with each…

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Undaunted/Pere Marquette 41 returns to Ludington

October 9, 2026

The MCP Boat Blog is presented by the Mason County Historical Society and its Port of Ludington Maritime Museum. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — The articulated tug/barge Undaunted/Pere Marquette 41 returned to its home port of Ludington Friday, Oct. 9, arriving about 10 a.m. at the Rieth-Riley Great Lakes Materials terminal along Pere Marquette Lake. The vessel has been…

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West Shore Bank earns 5-star rating from BauerFinancial

October 9, 2026

LUDINGTON — West Shore Bank has earned BauerFinancial Inc.’s highest rating of 5-Star Superior, recognizing the bank’s financial strength and stability. BauerFinancial, based in Coral Gables, Fla., has analyzed and rated the nation’s banks since 1983. Its ratings evaluate financial indicators including capital, asset quality and liquidity. West Shore Bank earned the firm’s highest rating for the most recent quarter,…

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