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Calumet makes stone deliveries to Ludington, Manistee

July 14, 2026

This MCP Boat Blog is presented by Manistee Harbor Tours, operator of the Princess of Manistee, and the Port of Ludington Maritime Museum, www.masoncountymihistory.org. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — The MV Calumet arrived in the Port of Ludington about 9 a.m. today, delaying the S.S. Badger’s scheduled 9 a.m. departure to Manitowoc, Wisconsin, by about 30 minutes. Just before 9 a.m.,…

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Emergency personnel searching for person possibly trapped in sand at state park

July 14, 2026

UPDATE: 1:05 p.m.: The subject has been located and there is no emergency. HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — Emergency personnel are at the Ludington State Park responding to a text message to Mason-Oceana 911 from a person stating he/she may be trapped in the sand somewhere in…

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Stage Left Theatre to present Shakespeare comedy this weekend in Ludington

July 14, 2026

LUDINGTON — Tickets are still available for Stage Left Theatre Company’s production of “The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) [revised] [again],” which will be performed this weekend at the Ludington Area Center for the Arts. Performances will take place Thursday, July 16, through Sunday,…

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Obituary: Rev. Enoch Olson, 96, of Ludington

July 14, 2026

Like his biblical namesake, Enoch P. Olson was known as a man who walked with God. On Friday, July 10, 2026, he completed that lifelong walk by entering the actual…

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Employment: Bus Driver

July 14, 2026

West Shore Educational Service District has a position vacancy for a full-time Bus Driver. To view a complete job posting, visit our website at www.wsesd.org  Send cover letter, resume and…

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USS Silversides begins historic voyage to dry dock for preservation

July 13, 2026

This MCP Boat Blog is presented by Aquastar Cruises, aquastarcruises.com, and the Port of Ludington Maritime Museum, www.masoncountymihistory.org. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief MUSKEGON — Today was one of those epic…

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Grain harvest begins preparations for Old Engine & Tractor Show

July 13, 2026

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief CUSTER TOWNSHIP — Volunteers spent Monday cutting and shocking grain that will be used during next month’s Western Michigan Old Engine & Tractor Show, continuing a…

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Four arrested following domestic disturbance

July 13, 2026

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. LUDINGTON — Four people were arrested following a domestic disturbance early Sunday morning, July…

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Twisted Sticks R/C Club to host public expo July 18 in Pere Marquette Township

July 13, 2026

PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The Twisted Sticks R/C Club will host its annual Public Expo on Saturday, July 18, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the club’s flying field,…

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Live birds of prey programs planned Wednesday in Ludington, Scottville

July 13, 2026

The Mason County District Library and the Scottville Area Senior Center are partnering to offer two opportunities to experience live birds of prey during educational programs on Wednesday, July 15.…

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Scottville rubber ducky race returns Aug. 8 to benefit MCC cross country

July 13, 2026

SCOTTVILLE — Hundreds of yellow rubber ducks will once again take to the Pere Marquette River during the annual Scottville Rubber Ducky Race, scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 8, at Riverside…

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Recent death: Rev. Enoch Olson, 96, of Ludington

July 13, 2026

Rev. Enoch Olson, 96, of Ludington, died on Friday, July 10, 2026. Funeral arrangements are pending at Wyman Funeral and Cremation Services – Stephens Funeral Home in Scottville. Listing of…

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Teen Movie Night featuring ‘Tremors’ planned at Ludington library

July 13, 2026

LUDINGTON — Teens are invited to an evening of giant underground monsters and classic sci-fi horror during Teen Movie Night at the Mason County District Library Ludington branch. The library,…

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Art Ramble West Michigan to feature five studio stops along lakeshore

July 12, 2026

Eight west Michigan artists will open their studios and showrooms to the public next week as part of the annual Art Ramble West Michigan, a self-guided tour stretching from Ludington…

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Scottville Clown Band launches online merchandise store supporting youth music education

July 12, 2026

SCOTTVILLE — The Scottville Clown Band has launched a new online merchandise store featuring apparel that supports the band’s youth music education programs. The store currently offers two apparel designs…

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Obituary: Audrey Lois VanNortwick, 97, of Ludington

July 12, 2026

Audrey Lois VanNortwick, 97, of Ludington, passed away Monday, July 6, 2026, at Oakview Medical Care Facility in Ludington.  She was born June 30, 1929, in Muskegon, the daughter of…

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G.L. Ostrander, Integrity call at Muskegon cement terminal

July 11, 2026

This MCP Boat Blog is presented by Manistee Harbor Tours, operator of the Princess of Manistee. Book your cruise at www.manisteeharbortours.com. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief MUSKEGON — The tug G.L. Ostrander…

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Gile and Stearns: Ludington’s world-renowned marine engine builders

July 11, 2026

This Great Lakes History Log is presented by Filer Credit Union and the Port of Ludington Maritime Museum. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief The present-day Ludington Municipal Marina occupies the site…

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Skyline Trail reconstruction at Ludington State Park to begin in September

July 11, 2026

HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — Construction of a new Skyline Trail at Ludington State Park is expected to begin in September following the completion of the Michigan Department of Natural Resources’ bidding…

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Pere Marquette Township to consider one-year data center moratorium

July 11, 2026

PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The Pere Marquette Charter Township Board of Trustees is expected to consider the first reading of a proposed ordinance Tuesday that would establish a one-year moratorium…

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PM Township board to consider $1.36 million conservation park entrance, trail project

July 10, 2026

PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The Pere Marquette Charter Township Board will consider awarding a contract Tuesday for a more than $1.3 million project to improve the main entrance and trail…

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