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Lakeshore Food Club to host Harvesting Hope gala Oct. 2

September 23, 2025

LUDINGTON — Lakeshore Food Club will hold its annual Harvesting Hope gala on Thursday, Oct. 2 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at the Lake House, 704 Maritime Dr. The event will include a farm-to-table dinner, opportunities to give, and networking. “Harvesting Hope is our night to stand together as a community, united by one powerful belief: that food is a…

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United Way campaign to kick off with concert

September 23, 2025

LUDINGTON — United Way of Mason County will kick off its 2025/2026 fundraising campaign on Thursday, Sept. 25 with a free community concert. The event will take place from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. behind Jamesport Brewing Company in Ludington, will feature the band Groovix Cube, and is open to all members of the community. The campaign will be co-chaired by…

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Man charged with fentanyl death changes plea to guilty

September 22, 2025

LUDINGTON — A 62-year-old man who was scheduled for trial for multiple drug offenses changed his plea from not guilty to guilty last week. David James Monroe was charged in four separate cases by Mason County Prosecutor Beth Hand including delivery of fentanyl causing the death of 52-year-old William Willoughby of Ludington. Other offenses included two counts of possession of…

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Ludington municipal building closed Friday following threat

September 22, 2025

The building has been re-opened LUDINGTON — Following a threat Friday afternoon, Sept. 19, 2025, the Ludington Municipal Building was closed to the public temporarily. According to a press release from the Ludington Police Department, the department received a phone call in which a threat was made against the department. The caller indicated an intent to drive a vehicle into…

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Local paramedics honored at Capitol

September 22, 2025

Lansing – The life-saving work of local EMS providers were recognized last week at the state Capitol by the Michigan Association of Ambulance Services. The recognition was part of the biennial Stars of Life ceremony, which celebrates the contributions of ambulance practitioners who go above and beyond the call of duty in service to their communities or the EMS profession.…

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