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US 10 Cigar Box Festival, ‘The Biggest Little CBG Festival in Michigan’

June 30, 2025

CUSTER — The US 10 Cigar Box Guitar Festival will take place from noon to 9 p.m. on Saturday, July 19, 2025 at the Custer VFW Gold Bar Post 5096, 2022 State St. (US 10). The event is being dubbed “The Biggest Little CBG Festival in Michigan.” “We wanted a reason for our community to gather and enjoy a day…

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Appointment Opportunities: Mason County Land Bank

June 30, 2025

Appointment Opportunities: Mason County Land Bank The Mason County Treasurer is seeking qualified individuals for appointment to the Mason County Land Bank by the Mason County Board of Commissioners for the following positions: Two individuals who reside in Mason County for a term expiring August 15, 2028 One individual who resides in Mason County for a partial term expiring August…

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Obituary: Barbara Ann Trayer, 95, of Ludington

June 30, 2025

After a long life of serving family and friends through acts of caring, kindness, and generosity, Barbara Ann Trayer went home to be with her Lord and Savior in the early morning hours of Wednesday, June 25, 2025. Barbara was born on May 31, 1930, to Claire and Vera Marguerite Clark in Pontiac.  She graduated from Pontiac High School and…

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Celebration of life for Capt. Albert Laaksonen, July 19

June 29, 2025

A celebration of life for Capt. Albert Laaksonen, “The Findlander,” will be held on Saturday, July 19 from  5 to 8 p.m. at the clubhouse at Pere Pointe Marina, 90 Second St., Ludington. Capt. Al, of Ludigton, died on Dec. 10, 2024 at the age of 86. Click here for more details and to RSVP. Read his obituary here. _________________________…

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Wayland man dies following electrical, boom lift accident in downtown Ludington

June 28, 2025

LUDINGTON — A 24-year-old Wayland man died Saturday morning in downtown Ludington following an accident involving electric lines and a boom lift. According to a press release from Ludington Police Department, emergency personnel were dispatched to the intersection of Ludington Avenue and Robert Street at 10:16 a.m. for what was reported as an unknown emergency. “The initial report was that…

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