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Father, son have served Custer Fire Department for combined 77 years

May 15, 2025

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief CUSTER — Father and son Larry and Darrell Crawford have accumulated a combined 77 years serving the citizens of Mason County as members of the Custer Fire Department. Both have served up the ranks of the department, including the role of chief. Darrell is the current fire chief and was preceded by his father. Larry joined the fire department…

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Women Who Care donates to Community Cats TNR

May 15, 2025

Women Who Care of Mason County recently presented a check in the amount of $8,845 to Community Cats TNR. The Community Cats TNR mission is to work with compassionate individuals, local governments and other volunteers/community members to achieve population decline of unaltered, free-roaming, feral, and/or abandoned domestic cats through education and the use of a humane technique known as trap/neuter/return (TNR).…

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Feasibility study for a multigenerational community center available

May 15, 2025

LUDINGTON — After more than two years of study, a final report on the feasibility of developing a community recreation facility to serve Mason County residents of all ages has been completed. The 125-page report, prepared by PROS Consulting, is available for review and to be used by public and private leaders, organizations, and entrepreneurs considering recreational projects in the…

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Boat Blog: Spartan/Spartan II tug/barge back home in Ludington

May 14, 2025

MCP Boat Blog is a presentation of the Mason County Historical Society’s Port of Ludington Maritime Museum, ludingtonmaritimemuseum.org, located at 217 S. Lakeshore Dr., Ludington. Documenting west Michigan’s commercial and recreational maritime industry.  By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief Wednesday, May 14, 2025 LUDINGTON — I’ve been trying to catch the Spartan/Spartan II tug/barge for the past month. The Marine Traffic app…

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Recent births, published May 14, 2025

May 14, 2025

The birth announcements are a presentation of West Shore Bank, providing service to Mason, Oceana, Manistee, Muskegon, Benzie, and Grand Traverse counties; www.westshorebank.com.  Haven Reign Hoeker, the daughter of Madison Estepp and Kendan Hoeker of Mears, was born on Tuesday, May 13, 2025. Unless indicated, births occurred at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital.  List of 2024 births List of 2023 births  …

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