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Ludington Lumber Days event debuts in October

September 8, 2025

LUDINGTON — Once the home of 14 sawmills on the banks of Pere Marquette Lake, Ludington was a lumber boom town in the late 1800s due to its abundant natural resources. While the mills are long gone, the city will celebrate its roots with its first Ludington Lumber Days, Oct. 3-5 – a new fall festival packed with lumberjack-inspired fun, history,…

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Lighthouses to begin fall hours on Thursday

September 8, 2025

Fall hours at area lighthouses will begin on Thursday, Sept. 11. Big Sable Point Lighthouse in Ludington State Park, Ludington North Breakwater Lighthouse, Little Sable Point Lighthouse in Mears, and White River Light Station in Whitehall will be open Thursdays through Sundays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The lighthouses are operated by Lakeshore Keepers, formerly known as Sable Point…

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Pesticide jug recycling free for farms on Sept. 15

September 8, 2025

AMBER TOWNSHIP — The Mason-Lake Conservation District and Acres Co-op are hosting a pesticide jug recycling day for area farms. This is an opportunity for farms to recycle empty, clean jugs, rather than have them take up room in a dumpster. The event will be held Monday, September 15 from noon to 2 p.m. at Acres Co-op, 709 W. US…

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American Legion auxiliary to host Fall Craft and Vendor Market

September 8, 2025

LUDINGTON — The American Legion Auxiliary Unit #76 is hosting a Fall Craft and Vendor Market on Saturday, October 18, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tables are available for crafters and direct sales representatives. Only one vendor per direct selling company. The fee is $30 for the first table.  There is limited space for a second table at…

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Recent death: Agnes Mary Graham, 91, of Scottville

September 8, 2025

Agnes Mary (Murphy) Graham, 91, of Scottville, died on Friday, September 5, 2025. A visitation will be held on Sunday, September 14, 2025, from 3 to 6:30 p.m. at Grace Funeral Home, with a Rosary beginning at 6:30 p.m. A Mass from the Order of Christian Funerals will be held on Monday, September 15, 2025, at 11 a.m. at St.…

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