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LUDINGTON — The SS Badger left port for the first time this season under escort of the Ludington police and fire boat and the U.S. Coast Guard. Fans of the Badger lined the pier cheering and clapping as it left Ludington, beginning its 60th season. The season is beginning two weeks earlier than usual due to a high demand of…
Romance on the Badger. Cassey AnnMarrie Lied and Michael Alan Friedenthal Jr. met on the S.S. Badger the fall of 2007. He was working in the galley and she worked in the gift shop. On the last day of the sailing season of 2008 Michael decided to propose to Cassey, in front of the passengers and fellow crew members. Five…
Submitted by Coach Tom Richert. Mason County Central capped off its final meet of the 2013 forensics year at state finals in Oakland University in Rochester Saturday. The team didn’t disappoint their school! They placed third in class B out of 23 teams competing. The team scored a record 327 team points. This is the highest state final finish in school history.…
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Ludington photographer Brad Reed of Todd and Brad Reed Photography, sent us this photo taken at today’s 139th Kentucky Derby. The racehorse Orb was the winner. “It was a rush,” Reed said. “The Southern hospitality was fantastic. All walks of life from people around the world enjoying beautiful horses and cool hats.” www.toddandbradreed.com
TRAVERSE CITY — Mason County Central track runner Chase Barnett set a new school record for the one mile race today at a meet in Traverse City. The previous record, 4-minutes, 18-seconds, was set in 1986 by Chase’s father, Jeff. That year the MCC boys’ track team went on to win the Class C state championship. Chase beat his father’s…
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