Community

Newly released film ‘Average Joe’ directed by Scottville’s Harold Cronk

October 5, 2024

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — When audiences watch the nationally-released movie “Average Joe” they will see hints of Mason County, thanks to Emmy Award winning director Harold Cronk of Scottville. While the majority of the movie was filmed in Louisiana, a few segments were shot in Scottville. The film also features Mason County and Michigan “Easter eggs.” “Average Joe”…

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Stage Left Theatre Co. to hold auditions

October 4, 2024

LUDINGTON – The Stage Left Theatre Company will hold auditions for “Murder at the Moon: Unmasked” on Wednesday, October 9 at 6 p.m. at The Bookmark, 201 S. Rath Ave. The non-profit theatre company is in search of two women and two men ages 21 or over to fill roles for the show. The show will run on Fridays through…

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Sons of American Legion seeking funds for Wreaths Across Mason County

October 3, 2024

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — American Legion Post #76 Edwin H. Ewing, Sons of American Legion (SAL) Squadron 76 is sponsoring the 2024 veteran cemetery wreath program, Wreaths Across Mason County” “Our objective is to lay as many wreaths as possible on veteran graves in Mason County cemeteries,” said Mike Burch, second vice commander of the SAL and co-chairman…

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United Way recognizes top donors

September 27, 2024

LUDINGTON — United Way of Mason County recently recognized  some local businesses and organizations with its 2023 Workplace Campaign Awards. The awards celebrate the impact made by workplaces and employees that have gone above and beyond to support United Way’s mission to improve the health, education, and financial stability of individuals in our community. The 2023 awardees are: Community Builder…

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Jaycees Mini Golf charity recipients announced

September 25, 2024

LUDINGTON — Recipients of the Ludington Area Jaycees 2024 Mini Golf Charity Mondays gathered at the Stearns Park mini golf course Monday, Sept. 23 where they were each presented checks as a result of the funds raised on Mondays throughout the summer. The organizations were awarded 30 percent of the funds raised on that particular charity day. Checks presented totaled…

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