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Ludington State Park re-opens today

June 25, 2025

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — The Ludington State Park was packed with visitors today as it re-opened since being close for repairs on Sept. 3, 2024. Just after 1 p.m. there was a steady line of vehicles waiting to enter the park with many parking lots full. The 83 degree air temperatures attracted many people to the Lake…

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SS Badger departure

June 24, 2025

Photo by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — The SS Badger departs Ludington Tuesday evening. The 72-year-old carferry began double sailings last week, leaving Ludington at 8:45 p.m. (EDT) and arriving in Manitowoc, Wis. at 11:45 p.m. (CDT). It departs Manitowoc at 1:30 a.m. (CDT) and arrives back in Ludington at 6:30 a.m. (EDT). It’s daytime sailings are 9 a.m. (EDT)…

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Ford Lake house damaged by fire, smoke

June 24, 2025

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SHERIDAN TOWNSHIP — Firefighters from three departments spent several hours on the scene of a house fire in the 5300 block of North Griffin Road near Ford Lake Monday evening, attempting to stop a slow moving fire in a lakefront home. Fountain Area Fire Department was initially called to 5328 N. Griffin Rd. at 7:03 p.m.…

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Ludington to hold recreation plan input sessions

June 24, 2025

LUDINGTON — The City of Ludington is in the process of updating its Five Year Recreation Plan and is inviting the public to participate in a series of community input sessions throughout July and early August. The sessions are an opportunity for residents and park users to share their ideas, priorities, and feedback about recreational needs and opportunities in Ludington.…

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Boy Scout troop raising funds to support programs

June 24, 2025

LUDINGTON — Ludington Boy Scout Troop 1190 is raising funds to support its program. The troop has been in existence for over 100 years. Dick Boes, who joined Troop 1190 in 1967, has been scout master since 1993. The scouts are in need of assistance that will help support their activities, camping trips, merit badge programs, and leadership development.  Funds raised…

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