By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Interlake Port Services has received city approval to split its Ludington waterfront property, a move company documents state is intended to facilitate the sale of a portion of the site, although company officials say the transaction will not materially affect the SS Badger or other maritime operations based in the city. Documents filed with…
LUDINGTON — Organizers of the JCI Ludington Freedom Festival are warning that a significant funding shortfall could jeopardize the future of one of the community’s longest-running traditions as preparations continue for this year’s Independence Day celebration and the nation’s 250th anniversary. The volunteer-run festival, which…
A 90th birthday celebration will be held of Dale Sutton on Saturday, July 11-4 p.m. at his home, 2207 S. Tuttle Road, Scottville (Custer Township). Friends, neighbors, and former students are all welcome for cherry pie and fun. Dale Sutton is a professor emeritus of West…
WSCC News is a presentation of West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — West Shore Community College is hosting “Go, Color. Go!,” an exhibition…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is recent police activity in Mason County: Friday, June 12, 2026:…
Milford Curtis Duchenois, 73, of Custer, passed away on Sunday, June 14, 2026. Milford was born on Oct. 10, 1952 in Grand Rapids, the son of Curtis and Dora Mae (Larr)…
This Great Lakes History Log is presented by Filer Credit Union, the Port of Ludington Maritime Museum and Sable Points Media. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief Over the weekend I ventured…
LUDINGTON — Monday’s Ludington Area School District Board of Education meeting will mark the final regular meeting for Interim Superintendent Mary Marshall, who was brought in six months ago to…
VICTORY TOWNSHIP — The West Shore Community College Board of Trustees recently completed its annual evaluation of President Scott Ward, praising his leadership and citing a series of accomplishments that…
LUDINGTON — Ludington Area School District’s Board of Education is expected to consider a new three-year school resource officer agreement with the Mason County Sheriff’s Office when it meets today,…
LUDINGTON — The Stage Left Theatre Company has announced the recipients of its 2026 Scholarship Program, awarding three $500 scholarships to students pursuing education and training in the performing arts.…
Meet Miss Ludington Area Garden Party planned July 17 LUDINGTON — The Miss Ludington Area Scholarship Program will host a “Meet Miss Ludington Area Garden Party” on Friday, July 17,…
Alvin R. VanSickle, 76, of Fountain, passed away on Wednesday, June 10, 2026. Alvin was born in Ludington on July 14, 1949, the son of Robert L. and Dorothy (Budzynski) VanSickle…
Gerald Lewis Kawalec, 70, of Free Soil, died Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. Gerald was born on Aug. 20, 1955 in Manistee, the…
Milford C. Duchenois, 73, of Custer, died on Sunday, June 14, 2026. Funeral arrangements are pending at Wyman Funeral and Cremation Services – Stephens Funeral Home in Scottville. Listing of…
Debra L. Kranas, 73, of Ludington, died on Friday, June 12, 2026. Funeral arrangements are pending at Wyman Funeral and Cremation Services – Stephens Funeral Home in Scottville. Listing of…
‘The methamphetamine epidemic can only be lessened if the sources of supply are stopped.’ By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor LUDINGTON — A 36-year-old man was sentenced Tuesday, June 9, in…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief MANISTEE — Frank E. Kirby designed some of the most influential vessels in Great Lakes history, helping usher in the transition from wooden ships to iron…
This MCP Boat Blog is presented by Manistee Harbor Tours, operator of the Princess of Manistee. Book your cruise at www.manisteeharbortours.com. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — The MV Sam Laud…
MUSKEGON — USS Silversides, one of the most decorated submarines of World War II, will leave Muskegon next month for a major preservation project that museum officials say is critical…
AMBER TOWNSHIP — Men Who Care of Mason County recently donated $3,150 to Hand 2 Hand, a program of Mason County Reformed Church that provides food and supplies to children…
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