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Working the Lakes: Undaunted/PM41; 5-year inspection

October 15, 2025

This Great Lakes Boat Blog is a presentation of Filer Credit Union, with offices in Manistee, Ludington and Bear Lake, www.filercu.com and the Mason County Historical Society’s Port of Ludington Maritime Museum, ludingtonmaritimemuseum.org, located at 217 S. Lakeshore Dr., Ludington. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief STURGEON BAY, Wis. — Late in the evening on Monday, Oct. 6, 2025, the articulated tug/barge Undaunted/Pere Marquette…

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American Cruise Lines launches first all US cruises on the Great Lakes

October 15, 2025

GUILFORD, Conn. — Domestic U.S. Great Lakes cruises are now available. In response to guest demand, American Cruise Lines is proud to announce the debut of three Great Lakes itineraries for the 2026 cruise season. These brand-new cruises, sailing May through August 2026, will be operated aboard MV American Patriot, the newest small cruise ship in the country. “Guests have…

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Michigan Association of County Clerks oppose RankMiVote ballot proposal

October 15, 2025

The Michigan Association of County Clerks has submitted the following resolution to be published as a letter to the editor. Letters to the editor are opinion editorials submitted by readers. Letters to the editor are a long tradition in American journalism. The views and opinions of the writer do not necessarily reflect those of Mason County Press, its staff or…

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Recent births, published Oct. 15, 2025

October 15, 2025

The birth announcements are a presentation of West Shore Bank, providing service to Mason, Oceana, Manistee, Muskegon, Benzie, and Grand Traverse counties; www.westshorebank.com.  Tobias Jrue Roller, the son of Kalisha and David Roller of Ludington, was born on Tuesday, October 14, 2025. Avianna Renee Roberts, the daughter of Rebecca Carrier and Quincy Robert of Manistee was born on Tuesday, October 14, 2025.…

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Obituary: Judy Louise Amador, 65, of Houston, Texas, formerly of Ludington

October 15, 2025

Judy Louise Amador, 65, passed away on Thursday, September 11, 2025, in Houston, Texas. She was born on August 2, 1960, in Ludington to her late father Arturo Amador and surviving mother JoAnne Amador Borden. Judy graduated from Holly High School in 1978. She was known for her excellent sense of humor and enjoyed a variety of hobbies, including watching…

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