This Maritime History 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. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief The debut of the Pere Marquette 17 car ferry in 1901 marked a new era for the Ludington car ferries. It was also a testament to the Pere Marquette Railway’s new…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief MUSKEGON — Cruise ships have been visiting Muskegon, just 60 miles south of Ludington, on a regular basis for the past nine years, thanks to the foresight of the Muskegon County government. The main dock for the three cruise ship lines that visit Muskegon is Heritage Landing, which is owned by the county. “Thanks to the…
By Kai Taylor, MCP Contributor LUDINGTON – On any given summer weekend in Ludington, the shores and lake are bustling with swimmers, boats, and tourists. Overseeing all the activity is Deputy Mike Fort and the Mason County Sheriff’s Office Marine Patrol, dedicated to ensuring that everyone enjoys the water safely and makes it home alright. The Marine Patrol is led…
Mason County College Access Network, in collaboration with the Mason County Promise and West Shore Community College, is hosting support workshops for college-curious folks. WSCC academic advisors Jack Boitel and Amy Pepper, Mason County Promise Zone Post-Secondary Advisor Emily Merten, and Mason County College Access Network Communications Developer Talea Fournier will host drop-in sessions at the Mason County District Library branches…
SHERMAN TOWNSHIP — The Fin & Feather Club will hold three Steel Plate Shoots over the summer: Saturday, June 14, July 12 and Aug. 9. Check in is at 8:30 a.m. with a mandatory meeting at 9 a.m. Participants must attend the meeting in order to shoot. The event will follow the Steel Challenge Shooting Association safety rules. There is…
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