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Children’s museum has nearly 27,000 visitors in 2018.

February 8, 2019

Children’s museum has nearly 27,000 visitors in 2018. LUDINGTON — Sandcastles Children’s Museum continues to be a popular destination for locals and visitors. In 2018, the non-profit museum, located at 129 E. Ludington Ave., had 26,777 visitors. The three biggest months for visitors were June, 3,366; July, 5,769; and August, 5,691. The museum also collects zip codes from all of…

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MC History Spotlight: Mason County’s John Deere dealerships

February 7, 2019

MC History Spotlight: Mason County’s John Deere dealerships MC History Spotlight is a weekly history column brought to you by Ludington Woods Living and Memory Care. Each week this column will feature a story from our county’s past. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. People who know my family, know that we are pretty loyal to John Deere. My father, Dick Alway,…

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Ludington residents arrested for drug, firearm charges.

February 7, 2019

Ludington residents arrested for drug, firearm charges. LUDINGTON — On February 5, 2019 Ludington residents Thomas Donal Shepard, 32, and Nicole Rose Horowski, 28, were arrested by Mason County Sheriff’s Office deputies at a residence in the 900 block of North Gaylord Avenue in the city of Ludington. The arrests were a result of a 6-month investigation by the State,…

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Strong winds tonight, snow showers Friday.

February 7, 2019

Strong winds tonight, snow showers Friday. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. The area is currently under a winter weather advisory until 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 7. Periods of freezing rain are expected with additional accumulations of 2/10 to 1/25 inch, occurring mostly at daybreak on Thursday. Friday, Feb. 8, 2019 Windy early. Snow showers in the morning with flurries possible…

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Closings and cancellations, Friday, Feb. 8, 2019.

February 7, 2019

Closings and cancellations, Friday, Feb. 8, 2019. This list may be updated. Please do not post cancellations in the comment section. If you have a cancellation, please email editor@mediagroup31.com. Presented by La Probadita Mercado & Taqueria, 19 S. State St., Hart; 231-873-4069, Facebook. AWANA Grand Prix at Cornerstone Baptist Church, Ludington, postponed Baldwin Community Schools Bear Lake Public Schools CASMAN…

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