Ludington Sesquicentennial

Ludington kicks off sesquicentennial year

March 22, 2023

Ludington kicks off sesquicentennial year By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Ludington became a city on March 22, 1873. Tonight, the year-long celebration began with a Sesquicentennial Kickoff Event and Reception at Emmanuel Lutheran Church. Mayor Mark Barnett served as master of ceremony. Keynote speaker Jim Jensen, president of the Mason County Historical Society, gave a presentation on some of…

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The origins of Ludington carferries nearly killed the town’s namesake.

March 12, 2023

The origins of Ludington carferries nearly killed the town’s namesake. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief This year marks the City of Ludington’s 150th anniversary, known as a sesquicentennial. Lots of celebrations are being planned. Throughout the year, MCP, in partnership with the Mason County Historical Society, will be featuring stories about Ludington’s past. The City of Ludington and the cross-lake carferries…

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Ludington Sesquicentennial festivities to kick off on March 22

March 9, 2023

E.B. Ward’s South Mill, Fourth Ward, in 1893 Ludington Sesquicentennial festivities to kick off on March 22 LUDINGTON — The city of Ludington will celebrate its sesquicentennial (150th anniversary) this year with a series of activities and events throughout the year to honor its past and future – from historic tours, to music concerts, to a birthday street party with…

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The killing of Luther Foster: Mason County’s longest unsolved murder.

February 25, 2023

The killing of Luther Foster: Mason County’s longest unsolved murder. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. This year marks the City of Ludington’s 150th anniversary, known as a sesquicentennial. Lots of celebrations are being planned. Throughout the year, MCP, in partnership with the Mason County Historical Society, will be featuring stories about Ludington’s past. Mason County’s oldest unsolved murder centers around the…

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History: Ludington street namesakes tell history of town.

February 19, 2023

History: Ludington street namesakes tell history of town. This year marks the City of Ludington’s 150th anniversary, known as a sesquicentennial. Lots of celebrations are being planned. Throughout the year, MCP, in partnership with the Mason County Historical Society, will be featuring stories about Ludington’s past.  By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. On March 22, 1873, Ludington was established as a city.…

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