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Photo by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — The 630 foot long MV Manitowoc arrived in Ludington early Thursday morning, about the same time as the 508-foot MV Northern Venture. The Northern Venture, which had just visited Ludington on Sunday, Aug. 25, unloaded its cargo first before departing. The Manitowoc is a River Class vessel and is owned by Rand Logistics…
Photos by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — As a photographer and carferry history buff, I am always in pursuit of a unique image of the S.S. Badger. Seeing it depart Ludington at sunset only happens this time of year (it actually now leaves about 12 minutes after sunset), at 8:45 p.m.. Sunset tonight is at 8:33 p.m. This summer the…
Photo by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Photography Tip No. 145: Don’t just watch the sunset in the west, look back at the eastern sky as well. Though Saturday’s sunset from the Ludington waterfront was a dud, muted mostly by cloud cover, the eastern sky showed some signs of residual color. _____________ Please Support Local News Receive daily MCP…
Photos by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Members of the Ludington Fire Department held an open water rescue training Wednesday off the north breakwater. The firefighters concentrated on rescuing victims using ropes. _________________ Please Support Local News Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email news alerts for $10 a month. Your contribution will help us to continue…
Around the County is a presentation of Preferred Credit Union, www.preferredcu.org, located locally at 266 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington. Photos by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — On July 28, 1866, Congress appropriated $35,000 ($674,608 adjusted for inflation, 2024) for a new lighthouse at Big Sable Point. The State of Michigan had deeded about 933 acres to the United States,…
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