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Harbor fishing ban lifted

August 23, 2024

LUDINGTON — The Ludington harbormaster, through the Ludington Police Department, has lifted a fishing ban that was put in place Thursday, Aug. 22, which would have restricted fishing in the harbor and Pere Marquette Lake during the departure and arrival of the S.S. Badger carferry. Harbormaster Order 24-01 was implemented due to the amount of fishing vessels that have recently…

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Cartier Mansion named Newsweek’s Best Historical B&B

August 23, 2024

LUDINGTON — Cartier Mansion Bed & Breakfast, 409 E. Ludington Ave., has recently been voted Newsweek Magazine’s Readers’ Choice for Best Historical Bed & Breakfast in America. “We are honored to be named the Best Historical B&B,” said Jenna Simpler, owner of the Cartier Mansion. “It is our commitment to provide our guests with extraordinary and memorable experiences, and this…

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Chamber announces award finalists

August 23, 2024

LUDINGTON — The Chamber Alliance of Mason County is preparing to recognize businesses and individuals that have made a significant impact in the local area. Finalists in several categories have been officially announced in anticipation of the upcoming annual awards dinner. The award categories encompass Mason County Business of the Year, Small Business of the Year, Community Service, and Future…

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Recent births, posted Aug. 23, 2024

August 23, 2024

Iris Maeve Lindbloom, the daughter of Brianna and Leo Lindbloom of Ludington, was born Sunday, August 18, 2024 at Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. Lainey Rose Olson, the daughter of Cori and Wesley Olson of Ludington, was born on Thursday, August 22, 2024. Unless indicated, births occurred at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital.  List of 2024 births List of 2023…

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Celebration of life: Cynthia (Hall) Hooper

August 23, 2024

A ceremony to celebrate the life of Cynthia (Hall) Hooper, who died on June 26, 2024, will be held at noon on Saturday, August 31 at the First Methodist Church of Scottville.  Friends may meet with her family for a time of visitation Saturday morning from 11 a.m. until time of services at the church.  Those who wish to remember…

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