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Barge expected in Pere Marquette Lake Wednesday – shanties need to move

January 14, 2025

LUDINGTON — The Ludington Police Department has announced a barge is expected in Pere Marquette Lake between 7 to 9 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 15. The barge is destined for the Oxy Chemical dock on the east side of the lake near Copeyon Park. It will be breaking ice, making the ice unsafe. In a statement from the police department,…

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10th annual Pure Ludington BRRRewfest is Jan. 25

January 14, 2025

LUDINGTON — The 10th annual Pure Ludington BRRRewfest will take place from 1 to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 25 at Legacy Plaza in downtown Ludington. The event is coordinated by the Chamber Alliance of Mason County with proceeds supporting the Friends of the Ludington State Park. The event offers an afternoon filled with product sampling, live music, food, and…

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Applications being accepted for Momentum Business Plan Competition

January 14, 2025

LUDINGTON — The application period for the 2025 Momentum Business Plan Competition is now open until March 24. The competition will award $15,000 cash to a small business, plus a $10,000 in support services. Any Mason County for-profit or non-profit venture with a viable business idea, plan or invention, or existing organization or company with less than $250,000 in sales…

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Obituary: Curtis Griffis, Sr., 76, of Ludington

January 14, 2025

Curtis Lon Griffis, Sr., 76, of Ludington, passed away on Saturday, January 11, 2025. Curt was born in Hart, on July 16, 1948, the son of the late Raymond and Evelyn (Cluchey) Griffis. He attended Hart High School but later went on to earn his GED. He attended West Shore Community College, and took a few classes he found enjoyment…

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Book walk to be held with state park lantern hike

January 13, 2025

West Shore School News is a presentation of West Shore Educational Service District in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press.  HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — Mason-Lake-Oceana Great Start Collaborative will present a book walk on Saturday, Jan. 18 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Ludington State Park. The book walk is being held in conjunction with the lantern-lit hike…

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