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Oldest freighter, newest cruise ship highlight Father’s Day history tour on Muskegon Lake

June 22, 2026

This MCP Boat Blog is presented by the Port of Ludington Maritime Museum, www.masoncountymihistory.org. Photos and story by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief MUSKEGON — Father’s Day was a good day for this boat nerd and history geek. My family treated me to a Father’s Day history cruise aboard the Aquastar on Muskegon Lake. The outing turned into something even more special…

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U-Win donates to Hand 2 Hand during 25th anniversary celebration

June 22, 2026

AMBER TOWNSHIP — U-Win Motorsports recently donated $2,600 to Hand 2 Hand, a program of Mason County Reformed Church that provides food and supplies to children and families in the Mason County Central and Mason County Eastern school districts. The donation was generated through a yearlong community-giving campaign launched as part of U-Win Motorsports’ 25th anniversary celebration. The business has…

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MCC board to consider three teacher hires

June 22, 2026

SCOTTVILLE — The Mason County Central Board of Education is expected to approve the hiring of three teachers during its meeting Monday, June 22. The recommendations include Gwenn Johnson as a middle school English/language arts teacher, Mallorie Johnson as a middle school science teacher and Alli Mast as a kindergarten teacher at Scottville Elementary School. Middle School Principal Rob Dennis…

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News Alert: Water emergency near Epworth Heights

June 22, 2026

PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — 2:45 p.m.: Report of an overturned sailboat off the shore of Epworth Heights.

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DNR fisheries surveys critical to managing Michigan fish populations

June 22, 2026

LANSING — Fisheries surveys conducted by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources provide essential data used to manage fish populations, protect aquatic habitats and support recreational fishing opportunities across the state. The DNR uses several types of fisheries surveys to monitor Michigan’s lakes and streams. In coldwater systems, such as trout streams, surveys are conducted annually to estimate fish population…

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