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LHS, WSESD students create 270 meal kits for families in need

November 21, 2025

LUDINGTON — What started as a simple idea in a Facebook comment has turned into a community-wide effort resulting in 270 complete dinner meal kits for families in need—along with over 461 additional donated food items for the Lakeshore Food Club. About two weeks ago, West Shore Educational School District teacher Rachel Cohoon commented on a Facebook post featuring “Dollar…

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MV Robert S. Pierson visits Manistee for first time in 15 years

November 21, 2025

This Great Lakes Boat Blog is presented by House of Flavors Restaurant, 402 W. Ludington Ave., Ludington; houseofflavorsrestaurants.com By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief MANISTEE — The MV Robert S. Pierson visited the port of Manistee on Friday, Nov. 21, 2025 with a load of limestone. It was the Canadian-flagged vessel’s first visit to Manistee in 15 years. It arrived about 1 p.m.…

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Shop with a Cop/Hero Pie Auction is Nov. 26

November 21, 2025

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — The annual Shop with a Cop/Shop with a Hero online pie auction fundraiser will be held Wednesday, Nov. 26 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. The auction raises money for the annual shopping event that will take place next month at Walmart and Meijer. Funds are used to make Christmas better for over 100 local…

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Downtown Ludington to kick off Christmas season Nov. 29

November 21, 2025

LUDINGTON — Downtown Ludington is preparing to kick off the holiday season on Saturday, November 29, featuring Small Business Saturday, the Aglow on the Avenue Parade, and the annual community tree lighting. Local leaders and business owners are emphasizing the importance of supporting small, locally owned shops during the holiday season. “Every purchase made downtown has a ripple effect,” said…

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Women Who Care donates to Meals on Wheels

November 21, 2025

LUDINGTON — Women Who Care of Mason County has donated $9,640 to Mason County Meals on Wheels. The program was selected earlier this month during Women Who Care’s. Mason County Meals on Wheels is operated by Mason County Central School District and currently delivers to 215 senior citizens daily throughout the county, which equals 7,500 meals a month. Women Who…

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