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From a trucker’s son to a Great Lakes sailor: Third mate finds his calling aboard Northern Venture

November 6, 2026

This MCP Maritime Journal is presented by Great Lakes Boat Blog by Rob Alway. Please consider subscribing to www.greatlakesboatblog.com for an exclusive page about the story of the maritime industry past and present.  By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Growing up, Sam Bouchier thought he might follow in his father’s footsteps and become a truck driver. Instead, he found a…

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Suspect arrested in Ludington store break-in

November 6, 2026

LUDINGTON — A 21-year-old man has been arrested in connection with an Oct. 20 breaking and entering at Backstage Hobbies and Games, according to the Ludington Police Department. Ludington Police Chief Chris Jones announced Friday, Nov. 6, that the suspect had been identified and arrested following an investigation into the break-in at the business, located at 119 S. James St.…

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Friday morning rainbow shines over MCC Middle School

November 6, 2026

Photo by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — A rainbow appeared over Mason County Central Middle School in Scottville just before 8 a.m. Friday, Nov. 6, as morning sunlight broke through the clouds following rain. The rainbow provided a colorful backdrop to the school as students arrived for the day.   Become a subscriber and help keep local news coverage alive…

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Ludington asks residents to help identify water service lines

November 6, 2026

LUDINGTON — The City of Ludington is asking residents to voluntarily help identify the material of the water service lines that serve their homes as the city continues its Lead Service Line Replacement Program. Like all communities across Michigan, Ludington is required under the state’s Lead and Copper Rule to inventory every water service line and replace lead lines, as…

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Updated Ludington election results include early voting totals

November 6, 2026

LUDINGTON — Early Wednesday morning, Mason County Press reported results of the Nov. 3 City of Ludington election as final. However, MCP did not anticipate that early voting results would be reported separately under a new reporting system. As a result, some of the vote totals published in our initial report were incorrect. The updated results include all six city…

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