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Shop with a Cop/Hero Pie Auction is Nov. 26

November 21, 2025

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — The annual Shop with a Cop/Shop with a Hero online pie auction fundraiser will be held Wednesday, Nov. 26 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. The auction raises money for the annual shopping event that will take place next month at Walmart and Meijer. Funds are used to make Christmas better for over 100 local…

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Downtown Ludington to kick off Christmas season Nov. 29

November 21, 2025

LUDINGTON — Downtown Ludington is preparing to kick off the holiday season on Saturday, November 29, featuring Small Business Saturday, the Aglow on the Avenue Parade, and the annual community tree lighting. Local leaders and business owners are emphasizing the importance of supporting small, locally owned shops during the holiday season. “Every purchase made downtown has a ripple effect,” said…

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Women Who Care donates to Meals on Wheels

November 21, 2025

LUDINGTON — Women Who Care of Mason County has donated $9,640 to Mason County Meals on Wheels. The program was selected earlier this month during Women Who Care’s. Mason County Meals on Wheels is operated by Mason County Central School District and currently delivers to 215 senior citizens daily throughout the county, which equals 7,500 meals a month. Women Who…

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Toys for Tots/Gifts for Teens applications being accepted

November 21, 2025

SCOTTVILLE — Applications are now available for FiveCAP’s Toys for Tots/Gifts for Teens program to help families provide gifts to their children for the holiday season. “It’s a difficult time of year for many of our neighbors,” said Mary L. Trucks, executive director. “A lot of families are struggling financially for basic survival — food, shelter, transportation, and unexpected expenses…

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Painting the sky

November 20, 2025

Around the County is a presentation of Preferred Credit Union, www.preferredcu.org, located locally at 266 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington. Photos by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — The sunset on Wednesday, Nov. 19, painted the sky with various colors behind the Ludington North Breakwater Lighthouse. Wednesday’s sunset was a contrast to today’s non-exisistent sunset, rather calm for mid-November.   ___________________ Please Support…

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