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Cottage Works helps prepare cottagers for winter.

September 4, 2015
Cottage Works helps prepare cottagers for winter.

Today, we feature one of our great advertisers, Cottage Works of Amber Township.  AMBER TOWNSHIP — Although summer doesn’t officially end until September 22, the summer tourist season comes to an end this weekend. Despite that, there should still be plenty of nice weather to enjoy the lakes during the “shoulder” season. Dann and Julie VanDyke, owners of Cottage Works…

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Hospital to hold blood drive.

August 31, 2015

LUDINGTON — A public blood drive will be held at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital on Thursday, September 3, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The blood collection event will be conducted by the hospital’s blood supply partner, Michigan Blood, in the classrooms on the lower level. The most convenient parking and entrance is on the north side of the hospital…

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Grandparents/Kinship Families Group to hold picnic.

August 20, 2015

LUDINGTON — The Grandparents/Kinship Families Group of Mason County will be having a meet up at Stearns Park picnic area on Tuesday August 25th from 6 to 7:30 p.m. There will be a sign identifying the exact location.  The purpose of this meeting is to bring those families who are raising another family member’s child together as a group who share common experiences. If…

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Beautiful weather draws hundreds to sand sculpture contest

August 15, 2015
Beautiful weather draws hundreds to sand sculpture contest

PENTWATER — Beautiful, sunny weather drew hundreds of beach goers to the 42nd Annual Pentwater Sand Sculpture Contest at Charles Mears State Park during the village’s Homecoming celebration Friday, Aug. 14. A total of 53 sculptures and 146 participants competed in the event. Homecoming, which is the village’s largest celebration of the year, continues Saturday with the Grand Parade at…

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Doggiepalooza is August 22.

August 13, 2015
Doggiepalooza is August 22.

LUDINGTON — Mason County Mutts will hold Doggiepalooza on Saturday, August 22 from 9 to 11 a.m. at Central Bark dog park. The event will feature a one mile dog walk through the trails at Cartier Park, contests including a best costume, canine agility demonstrations, food vendors and much more. Donations benefit the Lakeshore Animal Friends’ spay and neuter program. All dogs…

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