ON-BOARD-THE-SS-BADGER – The carferries have a tradition in Ludington dating back to 1897. At one time Ludington alone had seven carferries operating out of its port, transporting railroad cars across Lake Michigan to the Wisconsin ports of Milwaukee, Manitowoc and Keewaunee. Other Michigan ports such as Frankfort and Muskegon also had carferries. This meant dozens of captains operating the steam…
VICTORY TWP. – Representatives from over 40 colleges, universities and military organizations are coming to help college-bound students plan their futures during the annual “College Night” in the West Shore Community College Recreation Center. The event, from 6:30- 8 p.m. on Mon., Oct. 8 is designed for high school students, their parents, and anyone interested in comparing a variety of…
LUDINGTON — Lake Michigan Carferry has announced that it is cancelling Friday’s sailing of the S.S. Badger. According to the company’s website the cancellation is due to weather. Friday’s weather forecast on land calls for sunny to partly cloudy skies, temperatures in the ’40s to ’50s and winds around 20 mph. But, there are gale warnings in effect for Lake…
LUDINGTON — A new area radio station is on the air. WLDN FM 98.7 debuted last week. The station is owned by Synergy Broadcast Group of Ludington. According to Synergy President/CEO Todd Mohr, the station is currently simulcasting with WMLQ but will eventually have its own format. “It will be a news/talk format specializing in local talk programming,” Mohr said.…
Lord have mercy, it’s flea season. While they can hop onto your pet at any time, fall is the prime time for the little critters to move in. The nights are getting cold – much more cozy to hitch a ride on Fido or Fluffy and snuggle into some warm fur. Having had dogs for many years, we’ve developed a…
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