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71st Ludington Area Jaycees Freedom Festival takes place Thursday, Friday

July 2, 2025

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — The Ludington Area Jaycees Freedom Festival takes place on Thursday, July 3 and on Independence Day, Friday, July 4. This is the 71st year the Jaycees, now known as JCI Ludington, presents the event. The Freedom Festival kicks off at 6 p.m. Thursday with the Children & Pets Parade. The short parade begins at…

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Mason County police news, published July 2, 2025

July 2, 2025

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com.  The following is a report of police activity in Mason County on Tuesday, July 1, 2025. – 1:12 a.m., Mason County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO): Alarm activation, Hamlin Township. – 10 a.m., MCSO: A 53-year-old Pentwater woman was arrested on an outstanding friend of the…

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Recent births, published July 2, 2025

July 2, 2025

The birth announcements are a presentation of West Shore Bank, providing service to Mason, Oceana, Manistee, Muskegon, Benzie, and Grand Traverse counties; www.westshorebank.com.  Daisy Aurelia Billinski, the daughter of Natahsa Worden-Bilinski and Paul Bilinski of Ludington, was born on Tuesday, July 1, 2025. Unless indicated, births occurred at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital.  List of 2024 births List of 2023 births  …

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Community Foundation celebrates its successes

July 1, 2025

LUDINGTON — The Community Foundation for Mason County hosted its 2025 Annual Gathering on June 18. The event brought together donors, nonprofit leaders, and community members. Held at The Lake House, the evening provided guests with an opportunity to celebrate the Campaign for Mason County’s progress and hear a report from the Mason Youth Advisory Council. Board Chair Carol Nelson…

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Gardening Angels keep White Pine Village blooming

July 1, 2025

By Kai Taylor, MCP Contributor PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP – As Historic White Pine Village nears its 49th anniversary, on July 4, much of the beauty of the 12-acre museum is due to a group of dedicated volunteers who meet each week. Every Tuesday morning, while most people are just easing into their day, a group of green-thumbed volunteers known as…

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