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Coast Guard renews Fresnel lenses agreement with historical society

August 18, 2025

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — The United States Coast Guard recently renewed its loan agreement of two Fresnel lighthouse lenses with the Mason County Historical Society. The lenses were originally used in Big Sable Point Lighthouse and Ludington North Breakwater Lighthouse and are on display at the Port of Ludington Maritime Museum, operated by the Mason County Historical Society.…

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VIDEO: The Badger’s Saturday evening arrival at Ludington

August 18, 2025

Video by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — The S.S. Badger made a rare evening arrival in Ludington Saturday, Aug. 16, returning from an afternoon shoreline cruise at Manitowoc, Wis. To the south, over Lake Michigan, is lightning from a passing storm. To add to the effects, though not heard in the video, was the sound of the fireworks 20 miles…

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Grace Funeral Home & Cremation Services, new name, same owners and quality service

August 18, 2025

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief AMBER TOWNSHIP — Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington is now Grace Funeral Home & Cremation Services. The funeral home, located at 3060 W. US 10-31, is under the same ownership, just a new name. “The change was part of a thoughtful rebranding to better reflect who we are and how we serve,” said owner Stephanie…

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LASD Board of Education statement on teacher negotiations

August 18, 2025

Letters to the editor are opinion editorials submitted by readers. Letters to the editor are a long tradition in American journalism. The views and opinions of the writer do not necessarily reflect those of Mason County Press, its staff or its parent company. For more information, please refer to MCP’s Letter to the Editor Policy. Dear Editor, On July 24, 2025,…

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Obituary: Lou Ann Sellon, 74, of Branch

August 18, 2025

Lou Ann Sellon, 74 of Branch, formerly of Wellston, passed away on Sunday, August 10, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. Born September 12, 1950, in Grand Rapids, Lou was the daughter of Arthur and Ann (Peterson) Sellon. She graduated from Mason County Eastern, Class of 1969. Lou was cheerful and very kindhearted, always trying to help people out if she…

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