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FiveCAP holding Walk for Warmth fundraiser

January 13, 2025

LUDINGTON — FiveCAP will hold a Walk for Warmth fundraiser on Saturday, Feb. 8. Proceeds raised a the event will help raise money to help with winter-time utility bills of those in need. Walk for Warmth will take place in Mason, Lake, Manistee and Newaygo counties. In Mason County, the approximately two-mile walk will begin at Community Church, 109 N.…

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Flint & Pere Railroad topic of first 2025 Historical Society Winter Speaker Series presentation

January 5, 2025

In December 1874, the Flint & Pere Marquette Railway made its way to Ludington, transforming Mason County. On Thursday, Jan. 9, the Mason County Historical Society will hold its first Winter Speakers series of 2025 with Exploring Mason County’s Railroad Legacy. Speaker Rob Alway will lead a discussion about the sesquicentennial of the railroad and the towns and industries it…

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Duck Creek Natural Area

January 2, 2025

By Joan Young, MCP Contributor Just south of Whitehall, in Fruitland Township, Muskegon County, is the relatively new Duck Creek Natural Area. Multiple loops are available for hiking, snowshoeing and skiing. A portion of the south loop will be ADA accessible this year. Parking is located both east of the White Lake Fire Station on Duck Lake Road, and also…

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Sandcastles Children’s Museum to celebrate New Year’s, director’s retirement

December 19, 2024

LUDINGTON — Sandcastles Children’s Museum, 129 E. Ludington Ave., will host its annual New Year’s Eve Balloon Drop on Tuesday, Dec. 31 from 4 to 8 p.m. which will include a balloon drop. Admission is $15 per person or $60 per family (two adults and children of the immediate family). Included will be snacks, ice cream, music, crafts, special activities,…

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Corewell Health’s Win with Wellness has served local children for 10 years

December 15, 2024

LUDINGTON — Corewell Health Ludington Hospital’s Win With Wellness Fit Club has been serving schools in Mason and Oceana counties for the last 10 years. The purpose of the program is to encourage healthy lifestyle habits for students in kindergarten through fifth grade. The program was started in 2014 by physician assistant Kathy Grierson who had a passion for helping…

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