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Ludington Offshore Classic returns July 15-21

April 1, 2024

LUDINGTON — The annual Ludington Offshore Classic/Big Boys Fishing Tournament is scheduled for July 15-21 with daily events for professionals, amateurs, women and youth. Registration is open online, and the contests are expected to draw hundreds of participants from around the Midwest. The event has grown in popularity over the last 21 years. The Offshore Classic Pro Division will pay…

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Inaugural restaurant week coming to downtown Ludington

April 1, 2024

Take Advantage of Dining Deals, April 22-28 LUDINGTON — Local and visiting foodies may taste their way through town during 2024 Downtown Ludington Restaurant Week. The inaugural event will spotlight new palate-pleasing menu items at participating locations, plus attractive pre-set price points. The week-long event will feature $35 menus for two from Sunday, April 22 through Saturday, April 28. Depending…

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AFFEW to host Earth Day celebration April 20; currently selling native plants

April 1, 2024

PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — AFFEW (A Few Friends of the Environment of the World) will hold its Earth Day celebration from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, April 20 at United Methodist Church of Ludington, 5810 W. Bryant Rd. The theme for this year’s celebration is “Planet vs. Plastics.” Doors open at 10 a.m. The event will include a…

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FiveCAP, Inc. accepting weatherizing applications.

March 20, 2024

SCOTTVILLE — Households struggling to make ends meet, all too often can have added expenses if their homes are not energy efficient. The home weatherizing program, offered through FiveCAP, Inc., addresses these issues to make homes more energy efficient, ultimately cutting down on utility costs. FiveCAP is accepting applications for home weatherizing.  Funded by the U.S. Department of Energy, there…

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Chamber leadership class studying homelessness, helps with Habitat renovation

March 18, 2024

LUDINGTON — The 2024 cohort of Leadership Mason County is spending six months gathering information about homelessness in the local area and taking on a renovation project at a Habitat for Humanity home. Goals of this project include: Investigating the extent and nature of homelessness in the local community Dispelling stereotypes about who is unhoused and why Cataloging services provided…

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