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Aboard the Wilfred Sykes: Part 11. Five days and a lasting appreciation

October 19, 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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LASD board to consider rejecting state school safety funding

October 19, 2026

LUDINGTON — The Ludington Area Schools Board of Education will consider whether to reject a portion of state school safety funding because of conditions requiring school districts to waive certain legal privileges in the event of a mass casualty incident. The issue is among several items scheduled for the board’s regular meeting Monday, Oct. 19, at 6 p.m. in the…

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Obituary: Robert Lewis Schultz, 79, of Pentwater

October 19, 2026

Robert Lewis Schultz, 79, of Pentwater, passed away on Sunday, October 11, 2026. Born in Hart on September 22, 1947, Robert, lovingly known as Bob, was the son of the late William and Maybelle (Fulker) Schultz. Born with an innate sense of humor and a knack for sarcasm, Bob’s personality was as spirited as it was endearing. He graduated from…

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Judge Nellis to discuss legal issues with Grandparents Raising Grandchildren group

October 19, 2026

SCOTTVILLE —  Mason County Probate Court Judge Jeffrey Nellis will discuss the legal aspects of raising young relatives during the monthly meeting of Mason County Grandparents Raising Grandchildren (GRG) Wednesday, Oct. 21, at 5:30 p.m. at the Scottville Area Senior Center. The program is open to any kinship caregiver raising a young relative, including grandparents and other family members. Those…

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Aboard the Wilfred Sykes: Part 10. More stories from the crew

October 18, 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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