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. Rio Lynn Lauber, the daughter of Breanna and Jared Lauber of Ludington, was born on Monday, March 31, 2025. Unless indicated, births occurred at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital. List of 2024 births List of 2023 births __________________________________…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — The Mason County Historical Society will be the recipient of the proceeds of this year’s seventh annual Blessing of the Boats, scheduled for Saturday, June 7 from 5 to 10 p.m. at the west end of Ludington Avenue. Founded in 1937, the Historical Society operates the Port of Ludington Maritime Museum, Historic White Pine…
BRANCH TOWNSHIP (2:03 p.m.) — Report of a single vehicle crash that resulted following a police chase, Benson Road near Marshall Road. Minor injuries.
LUDINGTON – On Tuesday, April 1, Lakeshore Food Club will launch its Hope Multiplier campaign in response to US Department of Agriculture funding cuts. The campaign aims to rally 3,000 donors to commit $30 a month for three months, ensuring continued access to fresh, healthy food and sustaining partnerships with small, local farms. Recently, the USDA announced it will eliminate…
Margaret Mary (Betka) Keith, 87, of Ludington, passed away at home on Saturday, March 29, 2025. Marg was born on February 17, 1938, the daughter of Edward and Ruth (Welbes) Betka. She graduated from St. Simon Catholic School in 1956. Marg worked as a daycare provider for many years and had a flower shop in Scottville. She was a member…
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