Around the County

Remembering Trooper Paul Butterfield.

September 11, 2022

Remembering Trooper Paul Butterfield. Around the County is a presentation of Preferred Credit Union, www.preferredcu.org, located locally at 266 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington. Photos and Text by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. FREE SOIL TOWNSHIP — A small group of people gathered Friday evening on Custer Road, just north of Townline Road to remember Michigan State Police Trooper Paul Butterfield, who was…

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Historical Society opens Mason County Research Center.

September 2, 2022

Historical Society opens Mason County Research Center. Around the County is a presentation of Preferred Credit Union, www.preferredcu.org, located locally at 266 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — The next chapter in the history of the Mason County Historical Society began Thursday, Sept. 1, when the organization officially opened its Mason County Research Center in downtown…

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Ruby Creek honors disabled veterans.

August 22, 2022

Ruby Creek honors disabled veterans. Around the County is a presentation of Preferred Credit Union, www.preferredcu.org, located locally at 266 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington. LOGAN TOWNSHIP — The Ruby Creek Tavern held its annual Thunder in the Creek on Saturday, Aug. 20. The 16th annual event raises funds for disabled veterans. It kicked off with a noon parade on Washington…

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VIDEO: Antique tractors cruise Badger to visit Old Engine & Tractor Show. 

August 4, 2022

VIDEO: Antique tractors cruise Badger to visit Old Engine & Tractor Show.  Around the County is a presentation of Preferred Credit Union, www.preferredcu.org, located locally at 266 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington. LUDINGTON — Antique tractor collectors from Wisconsin made their annual trip across the SS Badger today, Thursday, Aug. 4, to participate in the 48th Western Michigan Old Engine &…

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1932 Murder of teen shook Free Soil; justice was swift. 

August 3, 2022

1932 Murder of teen shook Free Soil; justice was swift.  By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief History Around the County is a presentation of Preferred Credit Union, www.preferredcu.org, located locally at 266 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington. Editor’s Note: I would like to thank Jake O’Brien for suggesting I research this case.  Like any history story I research and write, my information is…

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