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Inaugural restaurant week coming to downtown Ludington

April 1, 2024

Take Advantage of Dining Deals, April 22-28 LUDINGTON — Local and visiting foodies may taste their way through town during 2024 Downtown Ludington Restaurant Week. The inaugural event will spotlight new palate-pleasing menu items at participating locations, plus attractive pre-set price points. The week-long event will feature $35 menus for two from Sunday, April 22 through Saturday, April 28. Depending…

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Ludington designated 2023 Tree City USA

April 1, 2024

LUDINGTON — The City of Ludington was designated a 2023 Tree City USA by the Arbor Day Foundation, honoring the city’s commitment to effective urban forest management. The designation was achieved by the city meeting the program’s four requirements: maintaining a tree board, dedicating an annual community forestry budget of at least $2 per capita, and hosting an Arbor Day…

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Weekend police news, posted April 1, 2024

April 1, 2024

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following recent police activity has been reported for March 28 to 31, 2024: Thursday, March 28 3:40 a.m., Mason County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO), car/deer crash, no injuries, Benson Road north of Marshall Road, Branch Township. 5:26 p.m., MCSO, damaged vehicle (a truck was…

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AFFEW to host Earth Day celebration April 20; currently selling native plants

April 1, 2024

PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — AFFEW (A Few Friends of the Environment of the World) will hold its Earth Day celebration from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, April 20 at United Methodist Church of Ludington, 5810 W. Bryant Rd. The theme for this year’s celebration is “Planet vs. Plastics.” Doors open at 10 a.m. The event will include a…

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Obituary: Daniel Hinds, 68, formerly of Ludington

April 1, 2024

Daniel John Hinds, 68, formerly of Ludington, passed away on Tuesday, March 26, 2024.  He was born June 17, 1955, the son of James and Barbara (Brown) Hinds. Daniel graduated from Ludington High School in 1974.  While attending LHS, Daniel excelled on the track team with his specialty being the 440-yard run.  He won three consecutive Seaway Conference titles, the…

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