MI Travelogue is a presentation of Preferred Credit Union, www.preferredcu.org, located locally at 266 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief DETROIT — Often those of us who have a strong appreciation for the preservation of history find pessimism toward the restoration of historical buildings, often from those citing cost and logistics as hurdles. Michigan Central Station, 2405 West…
MI Travelogue is a presentation of Preferred Credit Union, www.preferredcu.org, located locally at 266 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief DETROIT — My family took a shortened spring break trip this year, staying a little closer to home by spending a weekend in Detroit. I have wanted to visit Belle Isle Park for quite some time. We discovered…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — The SS Badger turns 72 years ago today. On March 21, 1953, the 410-foot Badger made its maiden voyage from Ludington to Milwaukee. It was the last of the great cross-lake ferries built for service on Lake Michigan, a tradition that began in Ludington 150 years ago this year. In 1951, the C&O Railroad…
Mental Health Matters is a presentation of West Michigan Community Mental Health in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. By Lori Schummer, West Michigan Community Mental Health director of public relations and customer services Friday, March 21 marks World Down Syndrome Day, a time dedicated to raising awareness, breaking stereotypes, and celebrating the lives and achievements of…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — The Mason County Historical Society is seeking Mason County school yearbooks to add to its Rose Hawley Memorial Archives. While the Society’s yearbook collection is extensive, many years are missing. Yearbooks from any era are welcome, including recent yearbooks. The books serve as a valuable resource in historical preservation and research. The goal of…
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