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Badger stern gate damaged while docking

September 17, 2025

This story has been updated at 11:45 p.m. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — The S.S. Badger’s stern gate was damaged while the car ferry was docking Wednesday evening, Sept. 17. Witnesses stated the boat’s stern struck the S.S. Spartan’s bow, causing the stern gate to be pushed inward toward the Badger’s car deck. There appears to be a large…

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The shipwrecks of 1929: 25 lost on the S.S. Andaste

September 17, 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. Part 1: S.S. Andaste By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief The last four months of 1929…

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VIDEO: MCC Marching Band

September 17, 2025

Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central School District in partnership with Mason County Press. Video by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — The Mason County Central Spartan Marching Band made its second appearance for the fall season on Friday, Sept. 12 during the home varsity football game. The band is under the direction of Brian Parent, who began…

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Memorial service announcement: Judge John Carney Jr.

September 17, 2025

A memorial service for Judge John Richard Carney Jr., who died on Aug. 19, 2025 at the age of 78 will be held on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025 from noon to 3 p.m. at Grace Funeral Home, 3060 W. US 10-31, Amber Township. Read his obituary here.  Arrangements were entrusted to Grace Funeral Home and Cremation Services, wwwGraceCremations.com.

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Employment: Maintenance/Custodian, West Shore ESD

September 17, 2025

Employment: Maintenance/Custodian, West Shore ESD West Shore Educational Service District has a position vacancy for a Maintenance/Custodian. High School diploma and at least six months of related experience in building and custodial maintenance 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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