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Three generations of Robertsons commanded carferries

April 19, 2026

Masters of the PM Steamers By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief Passengers who rode the SS Badger in the mid-1950s might have been surprised to learn the ship was sometimes steered by a little girl. Audrey Robertson was the daughter of Capt. Bernard “Bunny” Robertson (1906-1992). An only child born later in the captain’s life, Audrey spent many summer days aboard the…

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Heating unit causes smoke at James Street restaurant

April 19, 2026

LUDINGTON — Ludington Fire Department was called to Jamesport Brewing Company, 410 S. James St., Sunday afternoon for a report of smoke filling up in the building. According to Ludington Fire Chief John Henderson the smoke was caused by a heating unit on the roof freezing up, possibly caused by a bad bearing. Henderson said firefighters were able to use…

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Sunday tug traffic in the Port of Ludington

April 19, 2026

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Two tugboats departed the Ludington channel Sunday afternoon, with one continuing its voyage while the other briefly exited before returning. The tug-and-barge combination Candice Elise and Robert F. Deegan left the OxyChem dock en route to Johnstown, Ontario, on the St. Lawrence River. The vessel makes frequent calls to OxyChem’s Ludington plant as part…

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Varsity Track: MCC boys runner-up, girls third at Fremont Packer Relays

April 18, 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. FREMONT — Mason County Central’s boys and girls track and field teams turned in strong performances Friday at the Fremont Packer Relays. The Spartans boys team finished runner-up with 135 points, just behind Fremont’s 140.…

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Roger Clinton Bailey, 90, of Pentwater

April 18, 2026

Roger Clinton Bailey, 90, of Pentwater, died on Friday, April 17, 2026. Arrangements by Grace Funeral Home and Cremation Services, www.GraceCremations.com. Listing of 2026 deaths. Listing of 2025 deaths. Listing of 2024 deaths. Listing of 2023 deaths. Listing of 2022 deaths. Listing of 2021 deaths. Listing of 2020 deaths. Listing of 2019 deaths __________ Please Support Local News Receive daily…

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