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The shipwrecks of 1929: The Halloween sinking of the Senator

October 31, 2025

Great Lakes History Log is presented by Filer Credit Union with offices in Manistee, Ludington, East Lake, and Bear Lake and the Mason County Historical Society, which operates the Port of Ludington Maritime Museum, Historic White Pine Village and the Rose Hawley Archives in downtown Ludington. Part 4: S.S. Senator By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief The last four months of 1929…

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Undaunted/PM 41 back from dry dock; unloads at Manistee

October 31, 2025

This Great Lakes Boat Blog is presented by Hankwitz Heating & Cooling, 609 S. Washington Ave., Ludington; 231-843-2809. Photos by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief MANISTEE — The A.T.B. Undaunted/Pere Marquette 41 delivered agricultural lime to the Rieth-Riley Construction dock along Manistee Lake Thursday, Oct. 30, it’s first delivery since its recent five-year inspection. The articulated tug/barge had been in dry dock…

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VIDEO: MCC Halloween

October 31, 2025

Spartan News is presented by Mason County Central School District in partnership with Mason County Press.  SCOTTVILLE — A Mason County Central tradition is the elementary students’ Halloween parade. Watch the video to enjoy the costumes. _________ Please Support Local News Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email news alerts for $10 a month. Your contribution will…

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Surprise 90th birthday for Ruth Olson

October 31, 2025

SUMMIT TOWNSHIP — A surprise 90th birthday party will be held for Ruth Olson on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, 2 to 5 p.m. at The Barn at Kibby Creek Campground, 4900 W. Deren Road. This is a paid posting.

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Women Who Care, Men Who Care to meet Tuesday

October 31, 2025

Women Who Care of Mason County and Men Who Care of Mason County will each meet, separately, on Tuesday, Nov. 4. Women Who Care of Mason County will meet at the United Methodist Church, 5810 Bryant Road, at 5:30 p.m. Men Who Care of Mason County will meet at the People’s Church, 115 W. Loomis St., also at 5:30 p.m. During the short…

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