Great Lakes Boat Blog

Sinking of the PM 18 occurred 115 years ago; Sept. 9, 1910

September 8, 2025

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Badger offering Great Lake Getaway fall travel special

September 4, 2025

LUDINGTON — Fall is a great time of year to explore the Great Lakes. The kids are back in school, the air is crisp, the sky features radiant sunrises and sunsets, and harvests are being celebrated throughout the region. It’s also a great time to enjoy a ride across Lake Michigan on the historic S.S. Badger car ferry. Lake Michigan…

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Busy Labor Day weekend at Ludington harbor

September 1, 2025

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — I have had the opportunity to ride along with the Mason County Sheriff’s Office Marine Patrol the last few days, over the Labor Day weekend. My focus was to cover the heavy vessel traffic in the harbor and the sheriff’s office’s efforts to keep boaters safe, especially when larger vessels are traversing the port.…

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Employment: DPW Clerk, City of Ludington

August 28, 2025

The City of Ludington is accepting applications for a full-time Department of Public Works Clerk. Duties included, but not limited to, preparing weekly payroll, completing required state reports, maintaining various records, answering phones and resident inquiries, etc. This employee must have the ability to multitask with attention to detail and be proficient in Microsoft Office programs. Hourly wage of $20…

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Two cruise ships visit Muskegon on same day

August 27, 2025

Editor’s Note: Earlier this summer, MCP published an editorial about the need for Ludington to attract cruise ships. Since that time, an effort has begun to make this a reality with a group of representatives from local businesses and organizations. Hopefully more information will be available soon. In the meantime, we take you to Muskegon to see the types of…

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