AMBER TOWNSHIP — Hand2Hand, an after-school food insecurity ministry led by Mason County Reformed Church is one of eight nominees being considered for a $10,00 grant from Great Lakes Energy. The grant will be decided by vote by Great Lakes Energy members who live in Mason, Lake, or Osceola counties to cast their vote for the program. Hand2Hand assists students…
Mildred K. Beard, 98, of Pentwater went to heaven on Wednesday, June 4, 2025 with her son and caregiver for the last 16 years at her bedside. Mildred was born on September 20, 1926 in Chicago, the daughter of Carl and Ella (Wehmus) Wigren. On August 17, 1951 she married Robert Beard in Ludington and they celebrated 57 years together until Robert…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief This Maritime History Blog is a presentation of the Mason County Historical Society’s Port of Ludington Maritime Museum, ludingtonmaritimemuseum.org, located at 217 S. Lakeshore Dr., Ludington. LUDINGTON — Two historic car ferry capstans are on display in the City of Ludington. They belonged to sister car ferries Pere Marquette 21 and Pere Marquette 22, each built in…
By Kai Taylor, MCP Contributing Writer PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP – The first thing that you will notice when you walk into Flipstar Gymnastics Center, 5905 W. US 10, is the baffling amount of trophies sitting across the wall. Though Flipstar has been around for nearly 15 years under the ownership of Amy Rohrbach and Aimee Goff, the amount of trophies…
Carolyn Sue Hood, 73, of Ludington, passed away Wednesday, June 4, 2025, peacefully, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on November 2, 1951, in Jackson to Alvin and Louise (Robins) Mackey. Carolyn was known for her generous heart, hardworking spirit, and unmatched talent in crafting. If you knew her, you likely received a handmade gift – whether it…
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