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Public Notice: A chance to get involved with Mason County government

August 25, 2025

This is a paid posting. Published until Sept. 26, 2025

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Public Notice: Chance to get involved, Mason County Community Opioids Steering Committee

August 25, 2025

This is a paid posting. Published until Sept. 26, 2025. 

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Pere Marquette Fire Department celebrates 50 years of service

August 23, 2025

Photos by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The Pere Marquette Township Fire Department celebrated its 50th anniversary today, Aug. 23, with a public open house at its fire station on South Pere Marquette Highway. At the end of the event, members of the department posed for a photo. The department was formally created in April 1975. Read story…

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Traveling the Great Loop, the MY Mary Elizabeth visits Ludington

August 22, 2025

This Great Lakes Boat Blog is presented by Hankwitz Heating & Cooling, 609 S. Washington Ave., Ludington; 231-843-2809. By Mark Varenhorst, MCP Contributor LUDINGTON — At the Ludington Municipal Marina on a rainy Monday in August sat a large yacht. It caught my eye while driving home. The size alone got my attention, but what kept my attention the most…

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Vietnam War combat veterans visit Port of Ludington Maritime Museum

August 22, 2025

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — On Sept. 4, 1969, the U.S. Army’s 1st Infantry Division, known as The Big Red One, 1st Battalion of the 26 Infantry Regiment, the Blue Spaders, was engaged in combat operations in Vietnam. In one particular unit five soldiers, including a lieutenant, were killed. Since 2004, that unit’s survivors get together every few years…

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