This Great Lakes Boat Blog is presented by House of Flavors Restaurant of Ludington. Photos and story by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — The Port of Ludington was visited Sunday evening, Aug. 3, 2025, by the tug/barge Defiance/Ashtabula, which unloaded road aggregate at the Reith-Riley Construction dock. The Defiance is an articulated tub that was built in 1982 by Marinette…
PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The 86th Western Michigan Fair begins Monday, Aug. 4, with the midway opening Tuesday, Aug. 5. The week will be filled with a variety of events and activities from the carnival, animal exhibits, and grand stand events. The event is held at the Mason County Fairgrounds located on US 10 adjacent to the Mason County Airport.…
LUDINGTON — One fish, two fish, no fish… Explore native fishing history with a presentation of “Michigan Fisherman and the Tragedy of the Grayling,” presented by historian Jerry Berg of the Fishing Museum and Cultural Center on Thursday, Aug. 14 the Mason County Historical Society’s Legacy Hall, 130 E. Ludington Ave. beginning at 4 p.m. Berg will present in historical…
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Video by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — The 51st Western Michigan Old Engine & Tractor Show, held at the Western Michigan Old Engine Club show grounds at Scottville Riverside Park, concludes Saturday, Aug. 2. The remainder of the schedule is: Saturday, Aug. 2, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Daily admission is $7 for ages 13 and over; veterans are $5.…
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