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WSCC considering purchase of former Gale’s IGA building in Hart

August 18, 2024

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief VICTORY TOWNSHIP, Mason County — The West Shore Community College Board of Trustees will consider the purchase of the former Gale’s IGA building, 710 S. State St., Hart, when it meets Monday, Aug. 19. “West Shore Community College has long recognized the importance of establishing a presence in Oceana County to better serve our community and…

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Badger’s evening sailing cancelled

August 18, 2024

LUDINGTON — For the second time this weekend, Lake Michigan Carferry service is cancelling its overnight crossing of the SS Badger, which was scheduled to department Ludington at 8:45 p.m. tonight. The cancelation is due to forecasting inclement weather, according to a statement released by the company. The evening weather forecast is calling for north winds from up to 30…

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Photo feature: Looking the other way at sunset

August 17, 2024

Photo by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Photography Tip No. 145: Don’t just watch the sunset in the west, look back at the eastern sky as well. Though Saturday’s sunset from the Ludington waterfront was a dud, muted mostly by cloud cover, the eastern sky showed some signs of residual color.   _____________ Please Support Local News Receive daily MCP…

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Ludington State Park closure still scheduled for Sept. 3

August 16, 2024

HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — The temporary closure of much of the Ludington State Park is on schedule to take place Tuesday, Sept. 3, the day after Labor Day. The closure was announced by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources last February. According to Jim Gallie, Ludington State Park manager, the closure will affect the area north of the Big Sable River.…

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Volunteers key to Historical Society’s 87-year success

August 16, 2024

By Brooke Hammond, MCP Intern LUDINGTON — Operating the Mason County Historical Society’s three museums requires many volunteers. The Mason County Historical Society, which was founded in 1937, operates Historic White Pine Village, 1687 S. Lakeshore Dr., Pere Marquette Township, the Port of Ludington Maritime Museum, 217 S. Lakeshore Dr., Ludington, and the Mason County Research Center and Emporium, 130…

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