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Growing the Ludington Petunia Parade flowers

April 3, 2025

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SUMMIT TOWNSHIP  — The employees of Gustafson’s Greenhouse, 5053 W. Kistler Rd., have been busy this week planting the 32,400 red, white and blue petunias that will become the Ludington Petunia parade. The Ludington Petunia Parade was started in 1987 by Ellery and Sue Sabin. It is a non-profit organization that is funded by private donations.…

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Outdoors Report: On the Trails with Mike Terrell

March 28, 2025

By Joan Young, MCP Contributing Writer Mike Terrell has been an outdoor writer in northern Michigan for 45 years, and he not only talks the talk, he walks the walk. If there is a trail to explore, he’s probably walked, skied or bicycled it. And he paddles, too! His newest book, “On the Trails of Northern Michigan,” is collected from…

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Wanted: Someone to promote history and run a maritime museum!

March 27, 2025

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — The Mason County Historical Society is expanding its services through the creation of a new position of full-time museum engagement manager. The goal of the job is to elevate visitor experiences, developing engaging marketing strategies and enhancing community connections, according to Rebecca Berringer, executive director of Mason County Historical Society (MCHS). Additionally, the position…

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Libraries to travel the world during spring break

March 20, 2025

MASON COUNTY — The Mason County District Library will host children’s activities every weekday during the local schools’ spring break, Friday, March 28 to Friday, April 4. Events will be planned at both the Ludington and Scottville libraries. The week’s theme will be traveling the world. Each day a different location will be “visited” and will feature food, movies, crafts…

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Easter events 2025

March 19, 2025

The following Easter events scheduled for Oceana and Mason counties have been reported to Oceana County Press and Mason County Press. If your organization is holding an event, please email: allison@mediagroup31.com. Begin the subject line with “Easter Event.”  Mason County: Saturday, April 19, 2025: 10:30 a.m. to noon, Easter Egg Hunt/Party, St. Johns Lutheran Church, Ludington. 11 a.m. to 12:30…

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