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O.J. DeJonge students mark 25th anniversary of Sept. 11

September 11, 2026

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Students from O.J. DeJonge Middle School gathered at Oriole Field Friday to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, joining members of the Ludington Fire Department, Ludington Police Department and Life EMS for a day centered on remembrance, service and community. The event was organized by O.J. DeJonge Health and…

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WSCC to host closing event for Jamey Barnard art exhibition

September 11, 2026

VICTORY TOWNSHIP — West Shore Community College will host a closing event for its current exhibition, “Go, Color. Go!,” featuring works by Jamey Barnard. The event will take place Thursday, Sept. 17, from noon to 1:30 p.m. at the Manierre Dawson Gallery. The event will include a pasta bar and is free and open to the public. The exhibition presents…

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Mason County Historical Society gala to celebrate 50 years of Historic White Pine Village

September 11, 2026

LUDINGTON — The Mason County Historical Society will celebrate local history and the work of its museums during its annual gala Sept. 26 at the Stearns Hotel Ballroom, 212 E. Ludington Ave. Doors will open at 6 p.m. for the event, which will include dinner, Mason County trivia, a silent auction, cultural experience auction items, a historical costume contest, games,…

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End of Summer Toy Run will benefit Toys for Tots

September 11, 2026

LUDINGTON — UAW Local 1464 and the Great Lakes Castings Veterans Committee will hold the End of Summer Toy Run Sunday, Sept. 20, to benefit Toys for Tots. The rain-or-shine event will begin at the Great Lakes Castings foundry parking lot, 800 N. Washington Ave. Registration will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. The event is open to motorcycles,…

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Obituary: Richard L. Skinner, 75, of Branch

September 11, 2026

Richard L. Skinner, 75 of Branch, formerly of Clio, passed away in the comfort of his home on Monday, Sept. 7, 2026. Richard, lovingly known as Rick, was born on Dec. 10, 1950, in Flint, the son of Percy J. and Donna Jean (Curtis) Skinner. He graduated from Clio High School, Class of 1969. On April 18, 1970, he married…

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