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West Shore Wolves win second straight district title

February 8, 2024

West Shore Wolves win second straight district title VICTORY TOWNSHIP — The West Shore Wolves won their second straight district title, qualifying for a shot at the state championship.  The squad captured the Michigan Amateur Hockey Association (MAHA) District 6 title in the tournament last weekend in Muskegon, after defeating Big Rapids 9-2; Grand Valley Stars 7-0; Kalamazoo Wings White…

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Ludington B2 Outlet store closes

February 8, 2024

Ludington B2 Outlet store closes By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer AMBER TOWNSHIP — The B2 Outlet Store at 4743 W. US 10 has closed less than a year after expanding into a large retail space. The Hudsonville-based discount store’s grand opening was held in March 2023 in the plaza next to Goodwill. B2 Outlet originally opened in January 2020 at…

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Clown Band looking for some new clowns as it begins 2024 practice season

February 6, 2024

Clown Band looking for some new clowns as it begins 2024 practice season By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — Tonight, the Scottville Clown Band begins its annual winter/spring rehearsals, a tradition that has been nearly continuous since 1947. The members of the band are welcoming musicians to join in and consider being part of a 121-year-old west Michigan tradition. While…

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Republican chair to be featured speaker at library program

January 29, 2024

Republican chair to be featured speaker at library program LUDINGTON — Sheila Genter, chair of the Mason County Republican Party, will speak on the topic, “What’s Ahead for the Republican Party” during the next segment of the Mason County District Library’s series Cairns & Beacons: Finding Our Way in a Post-Pandemic World, on Thursday, Feb. 1 from 7 to 8:30…

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Maritime historian from CMU to discuss evolution of the scow

January 19, 2024

Maritime historian from CMU to discuss evolution of the scow LUDINGTON — On Thursday, Jan. 25, the Mason County Historical Society will present “Bows Like Scows: The Great Lakes and the Evolution of the Square Hull Design.” Presented by maritime historian Jay Martin, the program will delve into the evolution of the scow – a rectangular-hulled, flat-bottomed watercraft that has…

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