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Marina owner attempts to stop bridge construction

June 6, 2013

By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON – A Ludington marina owner has attempted to file a temporary injunction against the rebuilding of the Washington Avenue bridge. Ray Karboske II, co-owner of Ray’s Auto Marine, says toxic sediment is on the bottom of the marina basin near the bridge and excavation in that area will release the sediment into Pere Marquette Lake…

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Showers expected along lake shore

June 6, 2013
Showers expected along lake shore

Superior Electric Beach/Outdoors Report.  Here are the current conditions for the Lake Michigan shoreline and Mason County (including Pentwater) as of 11:30 a.m. Lake Michigan water temperatures:  Ludington Stearns Park: 39 F Ludington State Park (Big Sable Point): 47 F Summit Park: 41 F Pentwater: 47 F   Afternoon air temperatures:  Ludington: Cloudy. Showers expected at 3 p.m. followed by…

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Coalition presents water safety day

June 6, 2013

Submitted by Liz Reimink. Mason County Emergency Management Coordinator.  Members of the Mason-Oceana Water Safety Coalition attended a training workshop in Muskegon on Tuesday June 4 to learn about the various dangerous currents that can occur in Lake Michigan. The training was sponsored by the Michigan Sea Grant program. The sea grant program is a research program that researches ways…

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House of Flavors, Ludington’s famous ice cream turns 65

June 5, 2013
House of Flavors, Ludington’s famous ice cream turns 65

LUDINGTON – As one of Michigan’s original, continuously-operating ice cream makers and parlors – and Michigan’s largest ice cream manufacturer under one roof – Ludington-based House of Flavors celebrates 65 years of churning out ice cream and smiles with a summer of festivities that gives a nod to the company’s roots while celebrating its growth into the future. The privately-held,…

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Back to the Fifties Celebration schedule

June 5, 2013

LUDINGTON — The Downtown Ludington Back to the Fifties Celebration, honoring House of Flavors’ 65 years, kicks off Friday at 6 p.m. and continues through Sunday. Click here for more details.  Festivities include: Friday, June 7 Theme: Varsity Sweater/”Grease” Location: Loomis Street between James and Rath (street closes at 5 p.m.) 6 – 8 p.m.: Ice cream social, with free…

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