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LHS senior hoping to make a difference through new youth group

November 27, 2024

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Ludington High School senior Vanessa Madl is carrying on a spirit of giving that began with her parents, Kristen and Brian Madl. She recently started a youth group called MADL (Make a Difference Locally) and assembled 51 personal hygiene kits for girls as her first project. The name is a play on her surname…

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Shop with a Cop/Hero Pie Auction underway

November 27, 2024

Click here to see pies and to bid until 2 p.m. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — The annual Shop with a Cop/Shop with a Hero pie auction fundraiser is underway today; 147 pies have been donated. The auction raises money for the annual shopping event that will take place next month at Walmart and Meijer. The 2023 pie auction…

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Getting ready for Santa, downtown Ludington tree lighting is Saturday

November 26, 2024

Photo by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Brian Duggan of the Ludington Department of Public Works places ornaments on the downtown Ludington Christmas tree Tuesday morning. The tree, located in Legacy Plaze, will be officially lit following the Aglow on the Avenue Parade on Saturday, Nov. 30.  The festivities coincide with Small Business Saturday, which is meant to encourage the…

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Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington holding Toys for Tots drop-off event

November 26, 2024

AMBER TOWNSHIP — Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, 3060 W. US 10-31, will host a Toys for Tots toy drop on Thursday, Dec. 5 from 4 to 6 p.m. Participants are asked to drop off unwrapped new toys. The event will include treats and refreshments. The first 10 children to bring items will also receive a certificate for a…

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Conservation District looking for board members

November 26, 2024

SCOTTVILLE — The Mason-Lake Conservation District is seeking individuals who will serve on its board of directors. The Mason-Lake Conservation District is a local entity of government that strives to be the natural resource management hub for Mason and Lake counties. The district promotes farming best management practices and supports landowners on conservation activities that relate to groundwater and surface…

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