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Captain Martin observes 10 years as skipper of the Badger

September 11, 2024

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LAKE MICHIGAN — The Ludington carferry tradition began 149 years ago with the first break-bulk ship hauling freight across Lake Michigan to Wisconsin. It’s a tradition that is embedded into the history and lore of Mason County. Mike Martin of Muskegon is one of two men who currently are part of an exclusive list of those…

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Scottville Fall Celebration takes place Saturday

September 11, 2024

SCOTTVILLE — The fourth annual Scottville Fall Celebration will take place on Saturday, Sept. 14. Activities take place from 2 to 8 p.m on Main and State streets in downtown Scottville. There will be a variety of free, family-friendly activities including bounce houses, pumpkin painting, face painting, and the Scottville Choo-Choo. Food will be available for sale from a variety…

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Multiple vehicles involved in US 31 crash

September 10, 2024

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SHERMAN TOWNSHIP — Multiple vehicles were involved in a chain-reaction crash near the intersection of US 31 and Millerton Road Tuesday morning that resulted in the highway being shut down for a few hours. Emergency responders were called to the scene at 10:04 a.m. According to emergency personnel on scene, the crash occurred as a result…

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Police investigate bomb threat at Ludington High School

September 10, 2024

LUDINGTON — A police investigation of a bomb threat at Ludington High School Monday evening, Sept. 9, determined “that there is no immediate threat to the safety of students or the school community,” states a joint press release from the Ludington Police Department and Ludington Area Public Schools issued Tuesday morning, Sept. 10. “On September 9, 2024, at 7:47 p.m.,…

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Ludington Petunia Parade ending this week

September 10, 2024

LUDINGTON — The 2024 Ludington Petunia Parade will officially end on Saturday, Sept. 14 when the petunias are expected to be removed along Ludington Avenue, Loomis Street, and Ferry Street. The petunias are purchased and maintained by the Ludington Petunia Parade Committee, a private non-profit organization. Volunteers can begin removing anytime this week. The following thank you was submitted by…

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Eats & Drinks

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