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Turkey Drop will provide holiday meals

November 12, 2025

PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Lakeshore Food Club will hold its second annual Turkey Drop on Tuesday, Nov. 18, from 2 to 6 p.m. at Safe Harbor Credit Union, 5511 W. US 10. Turkeys donated will be stocked at the Lakeshore Food Club and its school satellite locations.The event will also assist the Oriole Giving Tree at Ludington Area Schools, Shop…

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Employment: Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, Temporary

November 12, 2025

Employment: Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, Temporary Full Time, licensed (COTA/L) West Shore Educational Service District has a position vacancy for a TEMPORARY Full-Time Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant/Licensed (COTA/L). Michigan Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant/License required. To view a complete job posting, please visit our website at www.wsesd.org.  Send cover letter, resume and credentials to:  Human Resources, West Shore ESD, 2130 W.…

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Armistice Day Storm of 1940 took the lives of 64 sailors, sank 3 ships

November 11, 2025

Great Lakes History Log is presented by Filer Credit Union with offices in Manistee, Ludington, East Lake, and Bear Lake and the Mason County Historical Society, which operates the Port of Ludington Maritime Museum, Historic White Pine Village and the Rose Hawley Archives in downtown Ludington. Watch the accompanying video here:    Listen to the Great Lakes History Log Podcast…

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Retired Gen. Axel Johnson has served country and community

November 11, 2025

Johnson is one of two Mason County residents to achieve rank of general By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — The story of the life of Retired Brigadier General Axel Johnson III, to date, is worthy of a book rather than a single feature article in observance of Veterans Day. Johnson’s life and career in Mason County is one of historical…

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Community foundation launching Wish List Wednesdays

November 11, 2025

LUDINGTON – The Community Foundation for Mason County is launching its inaugural Wish List Wednesday on Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025. The one-day initiative encourages the community to grant wishes submitted by local nonprofits, kicking off the giving season. Wish List Wednesday will be recognized by the Community Foundation annually on the second Wednesday of November, serving as a special day…

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