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Back to School Backpack Bonanza is Aug. 13

July 29, 2025

LUDINGTON — Staircase Youth Services and the Ludington Area Jaycees will hold its annual free Back to School Backpack Bonanza on Wednesday, Aug. 13 at the Ludington Area Jaycees’ Mini Golf at Stearns Park from 3 to 6 p.m. At check-in youth will receive a backpack and can start their free round of mini golf. At each mini golf hole…

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Employment: LAC Farm to School Lunch Director

July 29, 2025

Employment: LAC Farm to School Lunch Director This is a paid posting. Published until Aug. 13, 2025.

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Working the Lakes: Undaunted/PM41; the crew

July 28, 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. Read Part 1: Chuck Leonard here. Story Mark Varenhorst, MCP Contributor; photos by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — July 23 found…

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Newly built house damaged by fire

July 28, 2025

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Firefighters responded to a fire at a house under construction at 503 W. Haight St. today, Monday, July 28, 2025. Ludington Fire Department was dispatched at 10:52 a.m. Upon arrival, firefighters from Ludington Fire Department reported heavy smoke coming from the eaves of the house, particularly on its west side. The nearly-completed house is…

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51st Western Michigan Old Engine & Tractor Show begins Thursday

July 28, 2025

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — The 51st Western Michigan Old Engine and Tractor Show begins Thursday, July 31 and will continue until Saturday, Aug. 2 at the Western Michigan Old Engine Club show grounds at Riverside Park. This year’s featured tractor is the Massey Ferguson tractor. But, the show will feature a variety of equipment and displays. The schedule…

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