By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief PERE MARQUETTE CHARTER TOWNSHIP — The first phase in the development of the Pere Marquette Conservation Park opened to the public Friday during a special ribbon cutting ceremony. The Pere Marquette River Community Access offers barrier-free access to the river, along with ample parking, boarder walkways, a pavilion, bathrooms and a fish-cleaning station. The access is…
LUDINGTON — A Safe Sitter babysitting class is scheduled for Tuesday, Aug. 13, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Lakeshore Resource Network, 920 E. Tinkham Ave. The class is being offered by Corewell Health and is designed to prepare children ages 10 to 15 to be safe when they are watching younger siblings or babysitting for others. Lessons learned…
By Brooke Hammond, MCP Intern LUDINGTON — The Lakeshore Food Club, located at 920 E. Tinkham Ave., is a nonprofit grocery store that acts as a supplement or main source of grocery shopping to residents of Mason County for those at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines Member Margaret Holey frequents the Club. “I have been using the…
Photos and video by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief RIVERTON TOWNSHIP — Members of the Western Michigan Old Engine Club met at the Mark Lipps farm Wednesday where they cut grain in preparation for the club’s 50th Old Engine and Tractor Show, which will be held Thursday, Aug. 1 through Saturday, Aug. 3 at Scottville Riverside Park. The grain is used for…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Nathan Wietrzykowski has a deep passion for history, particularly maritime history and specifically the history of the local carferries. The 2019 Ludington High School graduate is in his second year as program manager for the Mason County Historical Society. As part of his duties, he is also director of the Port of Ludington Maritime…
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