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Venetian parade canceled, Harbor Festival opening ceremony still on

June 25, 2014

LUDINGTON — Due to low participation, the Ludington Area Convention and Visitors Bureau has decided to cancel the Harbor Festival Venetian Parade that was scheduled to take place on Friday evening. The Harbor Festival Opening Ceremony is still to take place at Waterfront Park at 8 p.m. on Friday, June 27. The opening ceremony kicks-off the nine day festival happening through July 6 and also…

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Calling all cardboard and racing enthusiasts

June 24, 2014

LUDINGTON — The Ludington Area Convention and Visitors Bureau is still accepting applications to participate in the 2014 Harbor Festival Cardboard Boat Races on July 2, 2014. Deadline to sign-up is Monday, June 30 and registration is free. The race challenges amateur boat builders to design, build and navigate boats made entirely of corrugated cardboard. The event will take place at Stearns Park…

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Some sunshine this afternoon

June 24, 2014
Some sunshine this afternoon

The weather and beach report for Mason County is sponsored by Superior Electric of Ludington: 231-845-0126; www.supelectric.com. Lake Michigan surface temperature at Stearns Park beach: 51 F.  Tuesday, June 24, 2014. Rain showers this morning with some sunshine during the afternoon hours. High 69 F. Winds light and variable. Chance of rain 50%. Tonight. Sunset: 9:33 p.m. Partly cloudy skies this…

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Amber Elk Ranch is largest elk ranch in Michigan

June 23, 2014
Amber Elk Ranch is largest elk ranch in Michigan

By Kate Krieger. Senior Correspondent. AMBER TWP – Boasting over 200 elk, the Amber Elk Ranch, located at 2688 W. Conrad Road is the largest elk ranch in the state of Michigan. With 5.5 miles of fencing surrounding the 130 acres, the ranch is home to many cows, bulls and calves. Owner Bob Northrup is proud to be able to…

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Jomagrha Vineyards and Winery provides a local taste

June 20, 2014
Jomagrha Vineyards and Winery provides a local taste

By Kate Krieger. MCP Senior Correspondent. As a native of Ludington, I thought it would be a great idea to feature many area businesses that I had either grown up with or businesses that I had become familiar with in the more recent years of my life. I wanted to promote what the businesses had to offer the local area…

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