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Historical Society to present Ghost Tour ’24: Trains, Towns, and Lumber Camps

April 3, 2024

On Saturday, June 1, the Mason County Historical Society will present a special bus tour exploring an abandoned railroad along with ghost towns and abandoned lumber camps of northeastern Mason County. In 1899, a group of lumber barons from Manistee and Ludington formed the Manistee & Grand Rapids Railroad. The standard gauge railroad ran from the City of Manistee, through…

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The Mason County Quiz, March 29, 2024

March 30, 2024

The Mason County Quiz is presented by Lake Michigan Senior Living, located on the bluffs of Lake Michigan in beautiful Summit Township. How much do you know about Mason County? By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief Click here for the answers. 1. What is the official name of the highway that runs from Brye Road to the Scottville bypass? a. M-116 b.…

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The Mason County Quiz, March 20, 2024

March 20, 2024

The Mason County Quiz is presented by Lake Michigan Senior Living, located on the bluffs of Lake Michigan in beautiful Summit Township. How much do you know about Mason County? Find the answers here.  By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief 1. What was the original name of Mason County Eastern School District? a. Custer Township School District No. 5 b. Custer Public…

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The Mason County Quiz, March 14, 2024

March 14, 2024

The Mason County Quiz is presented by Lake Michigan Senior Living, located on the bluffs of Lake Michigan in beautiful Summit Township. How much do you know about Mason County? See answers here. 1. Several of Ludington’s city streets were named after: a. Celebrities b. Pioneers c. Family of James Ludington d. Past post masters   2. Where is Elmton…

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Laser treatment patients seeing results at Squires Chiropractic

March 8, 2024

Laser treatment patients seeing results at Squires Chiropractic AMBER TOWNSHIP — Thirteen years ago, Megan Stevenson of Hart was in a car crash, which resulted in a serious injuries. Since that time, she has tried several medical and holistic treatments to help relieve the constant pain. “I broke my back in several places and have suffered since,” Stevenson said. “The…

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