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Lakeview Cemetery tour explores Mason County’s maritime heritage

June 26, 2026

LUDINGTON — The Mason County Historical Society launched its 2026 America 250 cemetery tour series Thursday evening with the “Masters & Commanders” tour at Lakeview Cemetery, where participants explored the lives of Ludington’s maritime leaders and the stories of the people, ships and events that helped shape the community’s Great Lakes heritage. Led by Mason County Historical Society board member…

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Scottville Clown Band entertains beach bonfire crowd

June 26, 2026

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — The Scottville Clown Band kicked off the 2026 Pure Ludington Sunset Beach Bonfire Series Thursday evening, entertaining a crowd of hundreds gathered at Stearns Park Beach for the season’s first bonfire. The performance marked the first time in the Scottville Clown Band’s 123-year history that the organization had performed on Ludington’s beach. As the…

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White Pine Village to celebrate 50th anniversary with free event July 3

June 25, 2026

PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Historic White Pine Village will celebrate its 50th anniversary on July 3 with free admission, special ceremonies, historical demonstrations and the unveiling of newly renovated exhibits. Admission for the day has been made free through a sponsorship from West Shore Bank, allowing visitors to take part in the anniversary celebration at no cost. The event commemorates…

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Woman sentenced to prison for armed robbery

June 25, 2026

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor LUDINGTON — A 34-year-old woman was sentenced in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court to five to 50 years in prison for an armed robbery conviction Tuesday, June 23. Tresa Brianna Anderson was also sentenced by Judge Susan K. Sniegowski to concurrent terms of two years for felony firearm; three to 50 years for conspiracy to…

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Sewer work will restrict traffic on Ludington Avenue beginning Sunday night

June 25, 2026

LUDINGTON — Emergency sanitary sewer repairs will close or restrict traffic on a portion of East Ludington Avenue beginning Sunday night, June 28, and continuing into Monday, June 29, according to the City of Ludington. The work will take place on East Ludington Avenue between Harrison and Delia streets. Motorists and nearby residents should expect temporary lane closures, road closures…

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