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Working the Lakes: Undaunted/PM41; Visiting the shipyard, part 2

October 17, 2025

By Mark Varenhorst, MCP Contributing Writer October 7, 2025 found me boarding the S.S. Badger for a trip to Manitowoc, Wis. and then to Fincantieri Bay Ship Building in Sturgeon Bay, Wis., — known to locals as Bay Ship.  I boarded the Badger at 7 a.m. that morning meeting up with my editor and friend Rob Alway.  When onboard I…

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American Legion Auxiliary craft and vendor market is Saturday

October 17, 2025

LUDINGTON — The American Legion Auxiliary Unit 76 will hold its annual Fall Craft and Vendor Market on Saturday, October 18, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.  The event is open to the public and will be held at the American Legion Post #76, 318 N. James Street. Food will be available to purchase at the Show.  There is no…

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Public Notice: Mason County Rural Fire Authority: Fountain, Branch, Sherman, Sheridan Rep.

October 17, 2025

Public Notice: Mason County Rural Fire Authority: Fountain, Branch, Sherman, Sheridan Rep. The Mason County Rural Fire Authority has an opening for the above position, beginning Jan. 1, 2026. This is a three-year term. Applicants must reside within the Village of Fountain or townships of Branch, Sherman or Sheridan. Interested persons must submit a letter of interest that outlines why…

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Public Notice: Mason County Rural Fire Authority: Scottville/Amber Rep.

October 17, 2025

Public Notice: Mason County Rural Fire Authority: Scottville/Amber Rep. The Mason County Rural Fire Authority has an opening for the above position, beginning Jan. 1, 2026. This is a three-year term. Applicants must reside within the City of Scottville or Township of Amber to apply. Interested persons must submit a letter of interest that outlines why he/she wants to serve…

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Recent death: David Robert Sultz, 68, of Scottville

October 17, 2025

  David Robert Sultz, 68, of Scottville, died on Wednesday, October 15, 2025. No services are planned. Arrangements by Grace Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Ludington, www.GraceCremations.com. Listing of 2025 deaths. Listing of 2024 deaths. Listing of 2023 deaths. Listing of 2022 deaths. Listing of 2021 deaths. Listing of 2020 deaths. Listing of 2019 deaths __________ Please Support Local…

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