ST. IGNACE — The West Shore Wolves 12U B hockey team captured the Camo Shootout Tournament championship over the weekend, allowing just two goals throughout the tournament. The Wolves relied on strong goaltending, disciplined defense and a team effort to secure the championship against tough competition. Head Coach Nick Tykoski said the victory reflected the team’s theme for the 2026-2027…
VICTORY TOWNSHIP — Area business leaders and professionals are encouraged to register for the West Shore Business and Economic Summit, scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 12, at West Shore Community College. The event will feature presentations on leadership, cybersecurity, workplace communication and a post-election legislative update from the Michigan Chamber of Commerce. The annual summit begins at 1 p.m. at the…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief GRANT TOWNSHIP — Long before Ron Melchert II wore a fire chief’s helmet, he was helping build the fire station where he would spend nearly five decades serving his neighbors. For Melchert, being a firefighter was more than a responsibility or a title. It was a way of life, rooted in family tradition, a deep commitment…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Maritime historian, author and shipwreck explorer Valerie van Heest, whose work has helped shape the visitor experience at all three Mason County Historical Society museums, will be the featured speaker at the society’s annual dinner meeting Thursday, Dec. 3. Van Heest, one of Michigan’s leading maritime historians and shipwreck researchers, will present…
This Great Lakes History Log is presented by Filer Credit Union, and the Mason County Historical Society. 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 Nov. 11, 1940, as the Armistice Day Storm swept across the Great Lakes, Capt. Alfred “Fred” Londry made the decision to keep his…
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