History

USS LST 393 offers unique glimpse at WWII history

July 14, 2023

USS LST 393 offers unique glimpse at WWII history MI Travelogue is a presentation of Preferred Credit Union, www.preferredcu.org, located locally at 266 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington. Story and Photos by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief MUSKEGON — For 75 years, an important piece of U.S. Navy history has called Muskegon home. The USS LST 393, which for most of its existence…

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Historical Society speaker series will discuss ‘The Economic Angels of Ludington’

July 12, 2023

Historical Society speaker series will discuss ‘The Economic Angels of Ludington’ LUDINGTON – In celebration of Ludington’s sesquicentennial, the Mason County Historical Society continues with the third of four in the Ludington 150th Speaker Series Thursday, July 12 with “The Economic Angels of Ludington.” The series presenter is James Jenson, president of the historical society. The Ludington 150th Speaker Series…

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Exploring Mason County’s past at Historic White Pine Village

July 7, 2023

Exploring Mason County’s past at Historic White Pine Village MI Travelogue is presented to you by House of Flavors Restaurant of Ludington, celebrating 75 years.  By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Historic White Pine Village is a a popular attraction for visitors to our area but is also a must-see attraction for locals who want to learn more…

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Scottville honors Ludington’s sesquicentennial

June 15, 2023

Scottville honors Ludington’s sesquicentennial LUDINGTON — The Scottville Clown Band and Scottville mayor paid tribute to the City of Ludington Wednesday evening during the Sesquicentennial Concert at Waterfront Park. The concert was sponsored by the Mason County Historical Society and featured the Clown Band, which is observing its 120th year. Though the temperature was cool and the fog was thick,…

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Clydesdales ship out

June 12, 2023

Clydesdales ship out Photo by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — The Budweiser Clydesdales team departed Ludington this morning on the SS Badger. The Clydesdales team was here to celebrate the Ludington Sesquicentennial and the 90th anniversary of Ludington Beverage Co. The team visited Manistee on Thursday and then made appearances in Ludington Friday and Saturday evenings. On Sunday, the public…

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