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Volunteer fair to be held May 2

April 4, 2024

LUDINGTON — The Ludington Area Volunteer Fair will be held on Thursday, May 2 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Ludington branch of the Mason County District Library, 217 E. Ludington Ave. The event is intended for people looking for volunteer opportunities in Mason County. Participating organizations include Friends of the Ludington State Park, Mason County Historical Society, Sable…

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Recent births, posted April 4, 2024

April 4, 2024

Braxton Alexander Swan, the son of Bridgette and Chase Swan of Ludington, was born on Thursday, April 4, 2024. Unless indicated, births occurred at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital.  List of 2024 births List of 2023 births     Help us to keep posting birth announcements. Support local journalism.  Receive email alerts and recaps starting at $10 per month The easiest way…

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Recent death: Scott Ronald VanderZanden, 59, of Pentwater

April 4, 2024

  Scott Ronald VanderZanden, 59, of Pentwater, died on Thursday April 4, 2024. A memorial service will be held Tuesday April 16, 2024, at 11 a.m. at Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington. Visitation will begin at 10 a.m. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com. Listing of 2023 deaths. Listing of 2022 deaths. Listing of 2021 deaths.…

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Exploring the old Manistee & Grand Rapids Railroad

April 3, 2024

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief Editor’s Note: On Saturday, June 1, the Mason County Historical Society will host Ghost Tour ’24: Trains, Towns, and Lumber Camps. This bus tour will explore the former Manistee & Grand Rapids Railroad along with ghost towns and former lumber camps that existed along the route. Click here to learn more. A special thanks to Mike…

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Historical Society to present Ghost Tour ’24: Trains, Towns, and Lumber Camps

April 3, 2024

On Saturday, June 1, the Mason County Historical Society will present a special bus tour exploring an abandoned railroad along with ghost towns and abandoned lumber camps of northeastern Mason County. In 1899, a group of lumber barons from Manistee and Ludington formed the Manistee & Grand Rapids Railroad. The standard gauge railroad ran from the City of Manistee, through…

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