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🌱 How a new tanker could reshape shipping jobs in Ludington

Ludington, Michigan Patch AM: a 4 min read

Good morning Ludington! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a new tanker could reshape shipping jobs in Ludington
  • How will new 345 kV lines reshape areas south of Ludington?
  • Are invasive plants quietly wrecking Ludington’s alleys, sewers, and sidewalks?

Also on today's calendar: Pure Ludington Sunset Beach Bonfire and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Sunshine, nice and less humid, with a high of 70 and low of 62 degrees.
  • Saturday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., temps: high: 71, low: 55.
  • Sunday: Clouds breaking and cool, with a high of 65 and low of 54 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. New tanker marks shift in OxyChem shipping operations (masoncountypress.com) — Ludington’s OxyChem plant is entering a major transition year as its longtime Spartan/Spartan II tug-and-barge combo is retired and a foreign-flagged tanker, Prime, begins hauling locally produced calcium chloride to Canadian customers. The change, following Berkshire Hathaway’s recent acquisition of OxyChem, is reshaping harbor traffic, raising questions about maritime jobs, and reinforcing Ludington’s role as a key Great Lakes shipping hub.
   

2. New high voltage lines to be constructed from Ludington to Midland (shorelinemedia.net) — Ludington-area residents are being asked for input on a major new 345 kV transmission line that would run from the Ludington pump storage station toward Midland, crossing Mason County and several others. The project aims to strengthen grid reliability and resilience, and county officials have been invited to share detailed land-use and environmental information by July 6 to help determine the final route.
   

3. North Country CISMA provides wealth of information on invasive species (shorelinemedia.net) — Ludington residents recently packed City Hall to learn how invasive plants like Japanese knotweed, bittersweet, and tree of heaven are damaging local infrastructure, alleys, and parks such as Cartier Park. North Country CISMA outlined treatment options and a 50% cost-share program now available to city property owners dealing with these three species, offering contacts for anyone ready to tackle problem patches.
   

4. Pier fishing brings Chinook salmon catches in spots (michigansthumb.com) — Anglers heading out from Ludington are finding Chinook salmon near Big Sable Point, working 90–120 feet of water and targeting fish 45–70 feet down with green spoons. The latest DNR report also notes slower pier action but some bowfin catches, while nearby ports like Manistee, Onekama, and Frankfort are seeing mixed salmon and lake trout success.
   

5. Boat Blog: Scheduled arrivals, published June 11, 2026 (masoncountypress.com) — Ship watchers in Ludington can look for the freighter Sam Laud, scheduled to arrive around 10 p.m. Thursday at the Rieth-Riley Construction dock on Pere Marquette Lake. The 634-foot vessel, built in 1975 and operated by Grand River Navigation, is the latest Great Lakes freighter slated to call on Ludington’s busy harbor.
   

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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