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VIDEO: Recalling the day the Edmund Fitzgerald sank, a local perspective

November 3, 2025

Great Lakes History Log is presented by Filer Credit Union with offices in Manistee, Ludington, East Lake, and Bear Lake and the Mason County Historical Society, which operates the Port of Ludington Maritime Museum, Historic White Pine Village and the Rose Hawley Archives in downtown Ludington. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — As Nov. 10 approaches, many in the Great…

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Dep. Lesinksi protects the Cardinals

November 3, 2025

By Mark Varenhorst, MCP Contributing Writer CUSTER — October 17 found me making my way to Mason County Eastern School District to tour the schools and meet with Mason County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Jake Lesinski, the school resource officer (SRO) assigned to MCE. Lesinski grew up in Mason County and graduated from Ludington High School in 2016. He has been…

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Ludington again nominated for Best New Year’s Eve Drop

November 3, 2025

Voting Opens Nov. 3; public can vote once daily through Dec. 1 LUDINGTON — Ludington is once again in the running for Best New Year’s Eve Drop. In 2024 took the USA TODAY 10BEST honor against nominations across the country, including the famous Times Square Ball Drop in New York City and offbeat drops such as the Idaho Potato Drop,…

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WSCC storytelling in gaming exhibit opens Friday

November 3, 2025

WSCC News is a presentation of West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press.  VICTORY TOWNSHIP — West Shore Community College and Chicago Gamespace will co-curate The Plot Thickens: Storytelling in Gaming, a multisite exhibition exploring how games tell stories in innovative and unexpected ways. The exhibition runs Friday, Nov. 7, 2025, through April 26, 2026. Featuring video…

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LASD to host Veterans Day assembly

November 3, 2025

LUDINGTON — Ludington Area School District will host a Veterans Day assembly from 8 to 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 11 at L.F. Peterson Auditorium. Any military veteran is welcome to attend. A breakfast will follow in the O.J. DeJonge Middle School cafeteria. Veterans needing a ride may contact Ludington Mass Transit Authority at 231-845-1231 by Nov. 7. ____________________ Please…

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