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ATB Undaunted/Pere Marquette 41 makes home visit

November 21, 2025

This Great Lakes Boat Blog is presented by Hankwitz Heating & Cooling, 609 S. Washington Ave., Ludington; 231-843-2809. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON – The ATB Undaunted/Pere Marquette 41 returned to its homeport of Ludington on Friday, Nov. 21, 2025 to unload road aggregate at the Rieth-Riley Construction dock along Pere Marquette Lake. The articulated tug/barge is operated by Interlake…

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The great washout of 1934 still visible today

November 21, 2025

Great Lakes History Log is presented by Filer Credit Union with offices in Manistee, Ludington, East Lake, and Bear Lake and the Mason County Historical Society, which operates the Port of Ludington Maritime Museum, Historic White Pine Village and the Rose Hawley Archives in downtown…

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LHS, WSESD students create 270 meal kits for families in need

November 21, 2025

LUDINGTON — What started as a simple idea in a Facebook comment has turned into a community-wide effort resulting in 270 complete dinner meal kits for families in need—along with over 461 additional donated food items for the Lakeshore Food Club. About two weeks ago,…

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MV Robert S. Pierson visits Manistee for first time in 15 years

November 21, 2025

This Great Lakes Boat Blog is presented by House of Flavors Restaurant, 402 W. Ludington Ave., Ludington; houseofflavorsrestaurants.com By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief MANISTEE — The MV Robert S. Pierson visited the…

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Shop with a Cop/Hero Pie Auction is Nov. 26

November 21, 2025

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — The annual Shop with a Cop/Shop with a Hero online pie auction fundraiser will be held Wednesday, Nov. 26 from 8 a.m. to 2…

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Downtown Ludington to kick off Christmas season Nov. 29

November 21, 2025

LUDINGTON — Downtown Ludington is preparing to kick off the holiday season on Saturday, November 29, featuring Small Business Saturday, the Aglow on the Avenue Parade, and the annual community…

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Women Who Care donates to Meals on Wheels

November 21, 2025

LUDINGTON — Women Who Care of Mason County has donated $9,640 to Mason County Meals on Wheels. The program was selected earlier this month during Women Who Care’s. Mason County…

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Toys for Tots/Gifts for Teens applications being accepted

November 21, 2025

SCOTTVILLE — Applications are now available for FiveCAP’s Toys for Tots/Gifts for Teens program to help families provide gifts to their children for the holiday season. “It’s a difficult time…

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Obituary: Ronald Morton, 87, of Scottville

November 21, 2025

Ronald Morton, 87, of Scottville, passed away on Saturday, November 8, 2025. His children Wesley, Leslie and Ronald Jr. were bedside when he passed peacefully. Ron graduated from Scottville High…

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Recent death: Lysle Palmer Hansberger Jr., 79, of Ludington

November 21, 2025

Lysle Palmer Hansberger Jr., 79, of Ludington, former chief of U.S. Coast Guard Station Ludington, died on Tuesday, November 18, 2025. A funeral service for Lysle will be held on…

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Painting the sky

November 20, 2025

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 LUDINGTON — The sunset on Wednesday, Nov.…

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Suspect tries to hide from deputies on roof of home

November 20, 2025

SCOTTVILLE — A 42-year-old Scottville man was arrested on a warrant for parole violation after Mason County sheriff’s deputies found him hiding on the roof of a residence Tuesday, Nov.…

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County Facilities Management and Planning Study Group sets goals

November 20, 2025

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The Mason County Facilities Management and Planning Study Group held its inaugural meeting Wednesday at the Mason County Airport Terminal. The purpose…

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Scottville Thanksgiving Dinner for Senior Citizens is Sunday

November 20, 2025

Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central School District in partnership with Mason County Press.  SCOTTVILLE — The annual Scottville Thanksgiving Dinner for Senior Citizens will be held…

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Great Lakes Energy People Fund awards grants to local organizations

November 20, 2025

BOYNE CITY — Great Lakes Energy’s People Fund recently awarded 36 grants totaling more than $100,000 to local nonprofit organizations across the cooperative’s 26-county service area, which stretches from Kalamazoo…

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Man arrested on assault, disorderly charges following multiple 911 calls

November 20, 2025

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. SCOTTVILLE — A 50-year-old Scottville man was arrested on charges of assault and…

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Obituary: Virgil Gene Rowe, 57, of Ludington

November 20, 2025

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Virgil Gene Rowe, born June 8, 1968, in Manistee, to Junior and Jaunita Rowe. Virgil passed away on Monday,…

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Recent death: Dawn Elizabeth Ames, 56, of Scottville

November 20, 2025

  Dawn Elizabeth Ames, 56, of Scottville, died on Wednesday, November 12, 2025. A celebration of life will be held on Thursday, November 20, 2025, at Holiday Inn Express and…

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Obituary: Dawn Elizabeth Ames, 56, of Scottville

November 20, 2025

Dawn Elizabeth Ames, 56, of Scottville, formerly Greenville, passed away on Wednesday, November 12, 2025. Dawn was born on May 4, 1969, the daughter of Daniel and Sharon Ames. She…

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Employment: Certified Nurse Aide Instructor

November 20, 2025

Employment: Certified Nurse Aide Instructor Newaygo County RESA West Shore Community College is seeking applications for a part-time Certified Nurse Aide Instructor to teach two days per week, two to…

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Employment: Special Education Teacher

November 20, 2025

Employment: Special Education Teacher – MoCI West Shore Educational Service District has a position vacancy for a Special Education Teacher – MoCI.  Bachelor’s degree and valid teacher certification with special…

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