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Applications being accepted for Momentum Business Plan Competition

January 14, 2025

LUDINGTON — The application period for the 2025 Momentum Business Plan Competition is now open until March 24. The competition will award $15,000 cash to a small business, plus a $10,000 in support services. Any Mason County for-profit or non-profit venture with a viable business idea, plan or invention, or existing organization or company with less than $250,000 in sales…

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FiveCAP holding Walk for Warmth fundraiser

January 13, 2025

LUDINGTON — FiveCAP will hold a Walk for Warmth fundraiser on Saturday, Feb. 8. Proceeds raised a the event will help raise money to help with winter-time utility bills of those in need. Walk for Warmth will take place in Mason, Lake, Manistee and Newaygo counties. In Mason County, the approximately two-mile walk will begin at Community Church, 109 N.…

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Flint & Pere Railroad topic of first 2025 Historical Society Winter Speaker Series presentation

January 5, 2025

In December 1874, the Flint & Pere Marquette Railway made its way to Ludington, transforming Mason County. On Thursday, Jan. 9, the Mason County Historical Society will hold its first Winter Speakers series of 2025 with Exploring Mason County’s Railroad Legacy. Speaker Rob Alway will lead a discussion about the sesquicentennial of the railroad and the towns and industries it…

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Duck Creek Natural Area

January 2, 2025

By Joan Young, MCP Contributor Just south of Whitehall, in Fruitland Township, Muskegon County, is the relatively new Duck Creek Natural Area. Multiple loops are available for hiking, snowshoeing and skiing. A portion of the south loop will be ADA accessible this year. Parking is located both east of the White Lake Fire Station on Duck Lake Road, and also…

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Sandcastles Children’s Museum to celebrate New Year’s, director’s retirement

December 19, 2024

LUDINGTON — Sandcastles Children’s Museum, 129 E. Ludington Ave., will host its annual New Year’s Eve Balloon Drop on Tuesday, Dec. 31 from 4 to 8 p.m. which will include a balloon drop. Admission is $15 per person or $60 per family (two adults and children of the immediate family). Included will be snacks, ice cream, music, crafts, special activities,…

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