LUDINGTON – Mason County residents may not know Sara Bolan personally, but there is a good chance they have benefitted all she has made possible—fresh, local produce; beautiful wildlife and gardens; even, perhaps, a solar-powered power tools and a water retention system. Bolan is a steadfast volunteer and board member of AFFEW (A Few Friends of the Environment of the…
LUDINGTON — Ludington Bay Brewing Company was named the 2025 Business of the Year by the Chamber Alliance of Mason County during its annual awards dinner Wednesday night at The Lake House. Cartier Mansion was honored as Small Business of the Year, and the community service award went to Communities Overcoming Violent Encounters (C.O.V.E.). Ludington Bay Brewing owner, Ted Gedra…
Mary Carolyn (Taber) Klisch, 83 of Ludington, formerly of Pentwater, passed away on Sunday, September 14, 2025, in Ludington. She was born on October 27, 1941, in Battle Creek, to the Rev. Marcius and Mearl (Himelich) Taber. Carolyn married Werner Klaus Klisch on March 20, 1966, and their marriage was filled with love and companionship. A graduate of Pentwater High…
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…
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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