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Lake Michigan Carferry cancels overnight Badger crossing

August 15, 2024

LUDINGTON — Lake Michigan Carferry has cancelled the Thursday evening crossing of the SS Badger due to forecasted inclement weather. Scattered thunderstorms with possible hail and gusty winds is forecasted for Friday morning. “We understand the disappointment and inconvenience this may cause and want to apologize for the impact this decision has on your travel plans,” a statement from LMC…

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Harmful algae blooms confirmed in Bass Lake, Hamlin Lake

August 15, 2024

District Health Department #10 (DHD#10), in cooperation with Michigan Department of Environment Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE), has confirmed harmful algae blooms on both Bass Lake and Hamlin Lake. Harmful algae blooms (HABs) were confirmed on Bass Lake on Aug. 12 and Hamlin Lake on Aug. 13. Algae blooms can form when there are high nutrient levels within bodies of…

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Lakeshore Food Club to hold annual fundraiser Sept. 12

August 15, 2024

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Lakeshore Food Club will hold its annual fundraiser Harvesting Hope on Thursday, Sept. 12 at The Lake House: Lake Michigan Venue, 704 Maritime Dr. The event was formerly known as Empty Bowls.          “This fundraiser supports all of our programming,” said O’Nealya Gronstal, executive director of Lakeshore Food Club. “We are serving approximately 125 families a day through…

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DNR offering free ORV weekend, Aug. 17-18

August 15, 2024

The second of two free off road vehicle (ORV) weekends will take place on Saturday, Aug. 17 and Sunday, Aug. 18. The free weekends do not require off-road vehicles to display a Michigan Department of Natural Resources ORV license or trail permit. The free weekend is meant for Michigan’s 4,000 miles of off-road vehicle trails and routes and the state’s…

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Library adult gardening series to discuss canning

August 15, 2024

SCOTTVILLE — The Mason County District Library’s summer gardening series for adults will continue on Tuesday, Aug. 20. The third session in the four-part series which focuses on planning, planting, preserving and pruning fruits and vegetables and will feature Wade Syers of Michigan State University Extension. Syers will discuss canning equipment and explain the use of different types of canners.…

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