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Western Michigan Fair begins Monday

August 3, 2025

PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The 86th Western Michigan Fair begins Monday, Aug. 4, with the midway opening Tuesday, Aug. 5. The week will be filled with a variety of events and activities from the carnival, animal exhibits, and grand stand events. The event is held at the Mason County Fairgrounds located on US 10 adjacent to the Mason County Airport.…

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Historical Society presents ‘Michigan Fisherman and the Tragedy of the Grayling’

August 3, 2025

LUDINGTON — One fish, two fish, no fish… Explore native fishing history with a presentation of “Michigan Fisherman and the Tragedy of the Grayling,” presented by historian Jerry Berg of the Fishing Museum and Cultural Center on Thursday, Aug. 14 the Mason County Historical Society’s Legacy Hall, 130 E. Ludington Ave. beginning at 4 p.m. Berg will present in historical…

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VIDEO: That Night Ernest Hemingway Stayed in Scottville

August 2, 2025

The video edition of our latest Great Lakes History Log podcast is now available. If you would prefer to listen to the audio podcast, please click here. Please be sure to subscribe to both channels and, please, give consider giving us five star reviews on the podcast and click “like” on the YouTube video!   ________________ Please Support Local News…

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VIDEO: Exploring the Western Michigan Old Engine & Tractor Show

August 1, 2025

Video by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — The 51st Western Michigan Old Engine & Tractor Show, held at the Western Michigan Old Engine Club show grounds at Scottville Riverside Park, concludes Saturday, Aug. 2. The remainder of the schedule is: Saturday, Aug. 2, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Daily admission is $7 for ages 13 and over; veterans are $5.…

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Howard Hornung/Tom Thomas Memorial Concert is Aug. 11

August 1, 2025

LUDINGTON — The West Shore Civic Band will host the Howard Hornung/Tom Thomas Memorial Band Concert on Monday, August 11, 2025, at 7 p.m. at Waterfront Park.  There is no cost, but donations will be accepted. Family, friends, and past students of beloved local band directors, Howard Hornung and Tom Thomas, are invited to play.  An optional rehearsal for this concert will…

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