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USS Silversides begins historic voyage to dry dock for preservation

July 13, 2026

This MCP Boat Blog is presented by Aquastar Cruises, aquastarcruises.com, and the Port of Ludington Maritime Museum, www.masoncountymihistory.org. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief MUSKEGON — Today was one of those epic moments that history buffs and boat nerds simply had to experience. My daughter, Sloane, and I joined my friend Shane and his daughter aboard the Aquastar excursion vessel at the…

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Grain harvest begins preparations for Old Engine & Tractor Show

July 13, 2026

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief CUSTER TOWNSHIP — Volunteers spent Monday cutting and shocking grain that will be used during next month’s Western Michigan Old Engine & Tractor Show, continuing a tradition that helps bring historic farming practices to life for thousands of visitors each summer. The grain harvested Monday will be used during live threshing demonstrations at the 52nd annual…

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Four arrested following domestic disturbance

July 13, 2026

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. LUDINGTON — Four people were arrested following a domestic disturbance early Sunday morning, July 12, according to the Ludington Police Department. At 4:03 a.m., officers from the Ludington Police Department and deputies from the Mason County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to the 600 block…

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Twisted Sticks R/C Club to host public expo July 18 in Pere Marquette Township

July 13, 2026

PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The Twisted Sticks R/C Club will host its annual Public Expo on Saturday, July 18, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the club’s flying field, 5950 W. Chauvez Road, west of the Mason County Campground. Admission is free, and the family-friendly event is open to the public. In the event of rain, the expo will…

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Live birds of prey programs planned Wednesday in Ludington, Scottville

July 13, 2026

The Mason County District Library and the Scottville Area Senior Center are partnering to offer two opportunities to experience live birds of prey during educational programs on Wednesday, July 15. The Outdoor Discovery Center of Holland will present “Birds of Prey” at 1 p.m. at the Mason County District Library’s Ludington branch, 217 E. Ludington Ave., followed by a second…

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