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Traffic light at Jebavy and Johnson to be installed in 2026

November 4, 2025

PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A traffic light is scheduled to be installed at the intersection of Jebavy Drive and Johnson Road in 2026. According to a press release from the Mason County Road Commission, the decision to install a light at that intersection is based ona traffic study which was conducted following the opening of Ludington Elementary School in January…

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Obituary: Robert V. Nash, 92, of Ludington

November 4, 2025

Surrounded by the love of family, Robert V. Nash, known to all as Bob, passed away at the age of 92 on Friday, October 31, 2025. Bob was born July 19, 1933, in Custer, the ninth child born to the late Ray and Janie (Kreigh) Nash. He grew up on the family farm, graduating from Custer High School in 1951. Bob…

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VIDEO: Recalling the day the Edmund Fitzgerald sank, a local perspective

November 3, 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. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — As Nov. 10 approaches, many in the Great…

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Dep. Lesinksi protects the Cardinals

November 3, 2025

By Mark Varenhorst, MCP Contributing Writer CUSTER — October 17 found me making my way to Mason County Eastern School District to tour the schools and meet with Mason County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Jake Lesinski, the school resource officer (SRO) assigned to MCE. Lesinski grew up in Mason County and graduated from Ludington High School in 2016. He has been…

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Ludington again nominated for Best New Year’s Eve Drop

November 3, 2025

Voting Opens Nov. 3; public can vote once daily through Dec. 1 LUDINGTON — Ludington is once again in the running for Best New Year’s Eve Drop. In 2024 took the USA TODAY 10BEST honor against nominations across the country, including the famous Times Square Ball Drop in New York City and offbeat drops such as the Idaho Potato Drop,…

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