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Dock repairs

April 27, 2023

Dock repairs Photo by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Personnel of Lake Michigan Carferry continue to prepare the SS Badger for its 2023 season, which begins May 18. Those repairs include some dock maintenance. The company is celebrating the ship’s 70th anniversary this year.  

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Scottville continues McPhail Field improvements

April 27, 2023

Scottville continues McPhail Field improvements SCOTTVILLE — The City of Scottville has been continuing to make improvements to McPhail Field. Recent parking lot improvements have been partially funded by grants from the Community Foundation for Mason County and Great Lakes Energy People Fund. The work has been done with the Scottville Department of Public Works staff with assistance provided by…

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Asparagus Nuggets developers hoping to revamp local industry

April 27, 2023

Asparagus Nuggets developers hoping to revamp local industry By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief HART (Oceana County) — Joe Prado and Dave Hansen have a plan to revamp the local asparagus industry. Last year, the two began marketing The Original Asparagus Nuggets, developed by Prado Food of West Michigan. The lightly breaded nuggets come frozen and are ready to serve after two…

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Police news, posted April 27, 2023

April 27, 2023

Police news, posted April 27, 2023 The following is Mason County Sheriff’s Office activity Tuesday, April 25, 2023: 5:20 a.m., one-vehicle crash, no injury, Reek and Johnson roads, Custer Township. 3:17 p.m., two-vehicle crash, no injury, Jebavy Drive and Johnson Road, Pere Marquette Township. 7:19 p.m., a 31-year-old Fountain woman was arrested on an outstanding failure to appear warrant issued…

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State Park to offer archery program on May 13

April 27, 2023

State Park to offer archery program on May 13 HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — The Ludington State Park will be hosting National Archery Day on Saturday, May 13 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The free program is for anyone ages 8 and older (children 17 years old and younger must be accompanied by an adult).  There are no reservations required and…

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