Ludington Sesquicentennial events include Love Ludington Weekend LUDINGTON – Ludington is continuing its 150th anniversary celebration in 2023 with a full calendar of events to honor its rich past and bright future, highlighted by Love Ludington Weekend June 9-11. Several activities have been added to the lineup including a children’s birthday party, summer speaker series, bicycle scavenger hunts and art…
Ludington Run Club hosting virtual 150 mile Ludington’s Sesquicentennial challenge LUDINGTON — The Ludington Run Club is challenging runners and walkers to log 150 miles to celebrate Ludington’s Sesquicentennial. The challenge is virtual, meaning that anyone can participate, no matter where they are located. Registration is open now through November 1. “We wanted to do something fun for Ludington’s 150th…
Sandcastles to host Ludington 150th birthday party Saturday LUDINGTON — Sandcastles Children’s Museum, 129 E. Ludington Ave., will host a 150th birthday party honoring the City of Ludington on Saturday, May 13 from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. During the party, kids can learn what Ludington was like in 1873. Museum staff will be dressed in 1870s era clothing and…
Willie VanNortwick: Centennial farmer By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief Editor’s Note: Wilbur O. VanNortwick, known to most as Willie, will turn 100-years-old on May 2. To celebrate, his family is holding a birthday party for him on Saturday, April 29 from 2 to 5 p.m. at St. Paul United Methodist Church, 3212 W. Kinney Road in Riverton Township. Friends are asked…
Historical society to launch genealogy database, historic homes program By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — The Mason County Historical Society will host its first of several Ludington Sesquicentennial Celebration events Thursday, April 20. The event will include a presentation from Mike Nagle, West Shore Community College professor of history and political science, on the history of Mason County’s lumbering industry.…
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