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ON-BOARD-THE-SS-BADGER – The carferries have a tradition in Ludington dating back to 1897. At one time Ludington alone had seven carferries operating out of its port, transporting railroad cars across Lake Michigan to the Wisconsin ports of Milwaukee, Manitowoc and Keewaunee. Other Michigan ports such as Frankfort and Muskegon also had carferries. This meant dozens of captains operating the steam…
MANISTEE – “Mickey Matson and the Copperhead Conspiracy” made its local premiere Saturday night at the Ramsdell Theatre. The movie is the first full production by 10 West Studios based in Manistee. It is also the first feature film written and directed by Amber Township resident Harold David Cronk, co-owner of 10 West Studios. The movie originally premiered in…
PERE MARQUETTE TWP. – Members of Battery D, First Michigan Light Artillery recently returned from the re-enactment of the 150th anniversary of the Civil War Battle of Antietam in Sharpsburg, Maryland. The Sept. 17, 1862 battle was the first major battle of the Civil War fought on Union soil. It was also the bloodiest single-day battle in American history, with…
At the Mason County District Library in Scottville Tuesday, October 2 at 3 p.m., the Family Fun Craft series features Torn Fabric Wreath Creations. Families are invited to drop in any time between 3 to 5:30 p.m. Children under age 8 must be accompanied by an adult. All Mason County District Library programs are free of charge. Family Craft – first Tuesday…
