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Art Ramble West Michigan to feature five studio stops along lakeshore

July 12, 2026

Eight west Michigan artists will open their studios and showrooms to the public next week as part of the annual Art Ramble West Michigan, a self-guided tour stretching from Ludington to New Era. The two-day event will take place Friday and Saturday, July 17-18, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. The approximately 30-mile tour includes five locations where…

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Skyline Trail reconstruction at Ludington State Park to begin in September

July 11, 2026

HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — Construction of a new Skyline Trail at Ludington State Park is expected to begin in September following the completion of the Michigan Department of Natural Resources’ bidding process for the $3.65 million project, park officials and the Friends of Ludington State Park announced. The project marks one of the largest investments ever made at the park and…

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Pere Marquette Township to consider one-year data center moratorium

July 11, 2026

PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The Pere Marquette Charter Township Board of Trustees is expected to consider the first reading of a proposed ordinance Tuesday that would establish a one-year moratorium on new data center developments while township officials study how the facilities should be regulated. The proposal is among several items on the board’s agenda for its regular meeting beginning…

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PM Township board to consider $1.36 million conservation park entrance, trail project

July 10, 2026

PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The Pere Marquette Charter Township Board will consider awarding a contract Tuesday for a more than $1.3 million project to improve the main entrance and trail system at Pere Marquette Conservation Park. The board will meet Tuesday, July 14, at 4 p.m. at Pere Marquette Township Hall, 1699 S. Pere Marquette Highway. According to a recommendation…

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Ludington Offshore Classic begins Tuesday, July 14

July 10, 2026

LUDINGTON — Anglers from across the Great Lakes region will converge on Ludington next week as the 2026 Ludington Offshore Classic returns with a full slate of salmon fishing tournaments, public weigh-ins and community events from Monday, July 13, through Sunday, July 19. Hosted by the Chamber Alliance of Mason County, the weeklong tournament features professional, amateur, women’s and youth…

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