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Mini Grants Help Spruce up Outdoor Areas
Summer is here, and a number of Mason County businesses and organizations are celebrating updates to their outdoor areas given a boost by a local grant program. Six businesses and two nonprofits were awarded funding to create or enhance their exterior spaces for...
Nash Bros. Market Transitions to Convenience Store; Offers Hot Food To Go
If you’ve driven east on US-10, chances are you couldn’t help but notice a giant cow head on the side of the iconic grocery store in Custer. It’s still there, and the shop is back in the business of providing fresh foods to the community, thanks to the Nash brothers,...
Two Eateries Debut in Downtown Ludington
Iconic PM Steamers Gets New Owners, Name & Menu A recognizable restaurant in the Ludington community for years, PM Steamers has received a fresh look and opened this spring under the name Crown and Cork. The harbor-front restaurant on Loomis Street, now owned by...
Location, Unique Characteristics are Hallmarks of Stallion Mill
Available for Lease Now What was once an early-1900s feed mill in Scottville could be the site of a new business venture if things go according to plan. Jeff Barnett and Jeff Elliott hope the Stallion Mill on South Main Street will be attractive to an entrepreneur who...
Vaccines Key to Reopening Economy, Local Employer Offers COVID-19 Vaccine Incentives
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced a “Vacc to Normal” plan on Thursday, which outlines four vaccination-based milestones -- using data for Michiganders 16 years or older who’ve received their first dose -- to guide future steps required to get back to “normal.” This is...
New Bike Shop Owners Grateful to be Part of Community
Whether you’re in the market for a new Trek or interested in a bike rental, Trailhead Bike Shop has you covered. With new owners who have distinct goals for the Ludington Avenue store, Trailhead is making headlines in the outdoor recreation community. By the end of...
Luciano’s Takes On New Look, Fresh Menu
After 23 years in Downtown Ludington, Luciano’s Ristoranti is undergoing a transformation to include a contemporary look and fresh revolving menu, as a new manager takes over for the Maniaci family. With building renovations currently underway, the Ludington Avenue...
GO2: Metalworks Pivots Product Line Catering to At-Home Employees
For the first time ever, Metalworks of Ludington has launched a direct-to-consumer website with a new product line for the home office. GO2 Work from Home showcases a smart collection of furniture that combines the durability you have come to expect from Metalworks,...
See Why Ludington is Among Outside Magazine’s 16 Best Places to Live in the US
In 2016, Ludington was named one of the 16 best places to live in the United States by Outside Magazine, finding itself in the company of cities like Durango, CO, Bend, OR, and Boise, ID. And, with the plentiful outdoor recreation opportunities the Ludington Area...