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Visitors bureau seeks volunteers for downtown center

April 14, 2026

LUDINGTON — The Ludington Area Convention & Visitors Bureau is recruiting volunteers to staff the downtown Ludington Visitors Center. The center serves as an information hub for visitors seeking details on local attractions and travel resources throughout Mason County. “This is a wonderful opportunity to make a positive impact in our community, as our volunteers are often the first to…

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Ludington O-Bots triumph at Ferris State district event

April 14, 2026

West Shore School News is a presentation of West Shore Educational School District in partnership with Mason County Press.  BIG RAPIDS — The Ludington O-Bots, FIRST Robotics Team 7160, returned home as champions following a dominant performance at the FIRST in Michigan District event held at Ferris State University. Competing against 40 teams from across the region, the O-Bots secured…

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Lightning likely cause of Custer Twp. barn fire

April 13, 2026

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief CUSTER TOWNSHIP — Custer Fire Chief Darrell Crawford said lightning is the likely cause of a fire that destroyed a barn Sunday morning. Firefighters were intially dispatched to property owned by Gary Saya at 7:03 a.m. Upon arriving, the building was fully engulfed in flames. Law enforcement on scene said the barn contained various farm implements…

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Ludington City Council to consider cruise ship request today

April 13, 2026

LUDINGTON — A proposal that could bring a cruise ship to Ludington this summer will go before the Ludington City Council today at 6 p.m. at the Ludington Municipal Building, 400 S. Harrison St. The council is scheduled to consider a request to allow docking access for American Cruise Lines’ new ship, American Patriot, which is tentatively scheduled to visit…

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Sports Hall of Fame banquet tickets on sale

April 13, 2026

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — The Mason County Sports Hall of Fame has long stood as a testament to the county’s deep and proud athletic heritage, celebrating generations of athletes, coaches, teams and contributors whose impact reaches far beyond the playing field. That tradition will continue this summer as the 2026 Mason County Sports Hall of Fame Induction…

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