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Stay clear of the big boats: New federal harbor rules go into effect Friday

August 28, 2025

LUDINGTON — Effective at 4 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 29, the U.S. Coast Guard will require marine vessels to stay clear of any large vessel transiting the channel and harbor. On Wednesday, Aug. 27, Coast Guard Great Lakes District (formerly known as District 9) issued a press release stating that the regulated navigation area is in effect. The area covers…

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US 10 west of Jebavy Dr. to undergo construction after Labor Day

August 28, 2025

PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — US 10 west of Jebavy Drive will be reduced from five lanes to three lanes from Tuesday, Sept. 2 through Thursday, Sept. 4. The reduction in lanes will be due to storm sewer repairs. ______________ Please Support Local News Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email news alerts for $10 a month. Your…

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Recent death: Michael James Woodruff, 71, of Fountain

August 28, 2025

Michael James Woodruff, 71, of Fountain, died on Wednesday, August 27, 2025. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, September 6, 2025, at 2 p.m. at Grace Funeral Home, with visitation beginning at 1 p.m. at the funeral home. Arrangements by Grace Funeral Home and Cremation Services, formerly Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.GraceCremations.com.     Listing of…

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Andersen reelected to Great Lakes Energy board

August 28, 2025

BOYNE CITY — Janet Andersen of Fountain was recently reelected to the Great Lakes Energy Board of Directors. Election results were announced at the cooperative’s annual business meeting on Aug. 27, 2025. Andersen represents the electric cooperative’s District 6 and received 775 votes in an uncontested race. In District 8, incumbent director Howard Bowersox of Stanwood prevailed over challenger Andrew…

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Employment: DPW Clerk, City of Ludington

August 28, 2025

The City of Ludington is accepting applications for a full-time Department of Public Works Clerk. Duties included, but not limited to, preparing weekly payroll, completing required state reports, maintaining various records, answering phones and resident inquiries, etc. This employee must have the ability to multitask with attention to detail and be proficient in Microsoft Office programs. Hourly wage of $20…

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