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This Great Lakes History Log is presented by Filer Credit Union and the Mason County Historical Society. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief Editor’s note: On Nov. 10, 1975, the SS Edmund Fitzgerald sank on Lake Superior, killing all 29 men aboard. The SS Wilfred Sykes was among the freighters that participated in the subsequent search. In October, I spent five days aboard…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — The annual Shop with a Cop/Shop with a Hero Pie Auction will take place Wednesday, Nov. 25, raising money to help make Christmas brighter for local children and their families. This year, organizers hope to assist at least 75 Mason County families through the holiday program. The online auction is one of the program’s…
LUDINGTON — The City of Ludington is conducting emergency repairs to the municipal sanitary sewer system at the intersection of East Melendy and South Staffon streets. John Lenio, utility maintenance superintendent, the repairs are necessary to address an unexpected sewer system issue and maintain the reliability of the city’s wastewater collection system. During the repairs, residents and motorists may experience temporary…
The following birth has been reported: Cassian Creed Sayger, the son of Anastasia Morgan and Colt Sayger of Ludington, was born on Monday, October 9, 2026. Unless indicated, births occurred at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital. List of 2026 births List of 2025 births __________________________________ Become a subscriber and help keep local news coverage alive For generations, local newspapers were supported…
Thomas George Shafer, 96, of Ludington, formerly of Scottville, passed away on Thursday, November 5, 2026. Tom was born on August 7, 1930, in Iron Mountain, the son of the late William and Rose (Stafford) Shafer. He graduated from St. Simon High School and later went on to become a brick, block and stone mason. On January 12, 1957, he…
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