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Pere Marquette River Community Access opens

July 19, 2024

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief PERE MARQUETTE CHARTER TOWNSHIP — The first phase in the development of the Pere Marquette Conservation Park opened to the public Friday during a special ribbon cutting ceremony. The Pere Marquette River Community Access offers barrier-free access to the river, along with ample parking, boarder walkways, a pavilion, bathrooms and a fish-cleaning station. The access is…

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Library book sale takes place this weekend

July 19, 2024

LUDINGTON — The Mason County District Library is holding its annual Friends of the Library Book Sale beginning today Friday, July 19 from 5 to 8 p.m., Saturday, July 20 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday, July 21 from noon to 2 p.m. Book prices are $2.00 for hard cover, $1.00 for softcover, and all kids’ books are…

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Anderson to speak about history of Major League ballparks

July 19, 2024

LUDINGTON —  Local author and historian Dr. Bill Anderson will speak about the history of Major League ballparks as part of the Mason County Historical Society’s ongoing Speakers Series on Wednesday, July 24, 7 p.m. at the Mason County Research Center, 130 E. Ludington Ave. Anderson’s career as a sports historian is marked by his authoritative works on the Detroit…

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Babysitting class being offered

July 19, 2024

LUDINGTON — A Safe Sitter babysitting class is scheduled for Tuesday, Aug. 13, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Lakeshore Resource Network, 920 E. Tinkham Ave. The class is being offered by Corewell Health and is designed to prepare children ages 10 to 15 to be safe when they are watching younger siblings or babysitting for others. Lessons learned…

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Obituary: Jacob ‘Frank’ Judis, 94, of Irons

July 19, 2024

Jacob “Frank” Judis, 94, longtime resident of Irons, died peacefully on Thursday, July 18, 2024 at The Sanctuary of Bellbrook in Rochester Hills.  He was born November 19, 1929 in Irons, the son of Dominic and Kazimera (Elijosius) Judis, who preceded him in death.  Frank graduated from the Norman-Dickson Rural Agricultural High School in Brethren with the class of 1950.  Frank served…

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