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UMC to host Hymn Sing

October 28, 2024

LUDINGTON — The United Methodist Church of Ludington, 5810 E. Bryant Road, is having an old-fashioned Hymn Sing on Sunday, November 10, 2024, at 6 p.m. Everyone who loves to sing and hear the older hymns is invited to come and enjoy an hour of uplifting music.  Paul Garland will be the song leader, while Ruthann Kyle will be the…

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Discovering the Wing Interpretive Trail at Mason County Fairgrounds

October 7, 2024

By Joan Young, MCP contributor Finding a new hiking trail close to home is a surprising occasion for me. And yet, I did just that this month. This is a very short trail, only three-tenths of a mile long. However, discovering it led me to learn more about options at the Mason County Fairgrounds just east of Ludington, beyond attending…

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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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