MASON COUNTY — A winter storm warning has been issued by the National Weather Service for several west Michigan counties, including Mason and Oceana counties, beginning at 4 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 18, through 7 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 20. “Heavy snow and blowing snow are expected,” states NWS. “Near blizzard conditions are possible.” Total snow accumulation between 5 and 8 inches…
This Great Lakes History Log is presented by Filer Credit Union and the Port of Ludington Maritime Museum. Masters of the PM Steamers By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief Grounding the PM 19 On Feb. 6, 1904, the Pere Marquette 19, which had been in service for…
LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced this week in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court: – David Alan Hawley, 70, pleaded guilty Nov. 4 to accosting children for immoral purposes and was sentenced Jan. 13 to two days in jail with credit for two days served;…
MCP/OCP Sports Coverage is presented by: Baker Ford Ludington, Fresh Coast Foam, Mission Graphics, Quick-Way, Inc., Squires Chiropractic, Smith & Eddy Insurance, and VanderHaag Car Sales & Rentals. SCOTTVILLE —…
MCP/OCP Sports Coverage is presented by: Baker Ford Ludington, Fresh Coast Foam, Mission Graphics, Quick-Way, Inc., Squires Chiropractic, Smith & Eddy Insurance, and VanderHaag Car Sales & Rentals. CADILLAC…
MCP/OCP Sports Coverage is presented by: Baker Ford Ludington, Fresh Coast Foam, Mission Graphics, Quick-Way, Inc., Squires Chiropractic, Smith & Eddy Insurance, and VanderHaag Car Sales & Rentals. HOPKINS —…
MASON COUNTY — Mason, Oceana, Muskegon, Lake and Newaygo counties remain under a winter weather advisory issued by the National Weather Service until 7 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 18. Expect additional…
Sandra Ann (Johnson) Kolb was born to John and Rose Johnson on August 24, 1940, in Ludington and passed peacefully into the arms of her Lord and Savior on Wednesday,…
Kelly LeRoy Lemire Sr., 63, of Fountain died on Thursday, January 15, 2026 at home. Kelly was born on July 7, 1962 in Ludington, the son of Richard and Ella…
Photos by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief CUSTER — Mason County Eastern’s 2026 homecoming queen and king were crowned Friday evening, Jan. 16, during half-time of the varsity boys basketball game against…
MCP/OCP Sports Coverage is presented by: Baker Ford Ludington, Fresh Coast Foam, Mission Graphics, Quick-Way, Inc., Squires Chiropractic, Smith & Eddy Insurance, and VanderHaag Car Sales & Rentals. By Rob…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — Mission Graphics, the area’s only commercial printer, has moved from its long-time Ludington location to Scottville. Owners Aaron and Jen Alley purchased the business…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — Mark Barnett will not seek a second term as mayor. Earlier this week, Barnett announced his decision. He said 2025 was a challenging year…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. LUDINGTON — A 36-year-old Free Soil man and a 37-year-old Ludington man were arrested…
Jane Marie Durfee, 71, of Scottville, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 13, 2026. Jane was born on Dec. 15, 1954, in Ludington. She was the daughter of Percy and…
Harley Matthew Marie Singer, the daughter of Christina Singer of Fountain, was born at Corewell Health Gerber Hospital in Fremont on Monday, January 13, 2026. List of 2026 births List…
LUDINGTON — West Michigan Community Mental Health has begun a new service, Behavioral Health Urgent Care (BHUC), designed to provide timely support for individuals experiencing urgent behavioral health or substance…
Mary Elaine (Jebavy) Krieg, 73, of Ludington, died on Thursday, January 8, 2026. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, February 7, 2026, at 11 a.m. at Grace Funeral…
Ronald James Schultz, 79, of Ludington, died on Thursday, January 15, 2026. No services are scheduled at this time. Arrangements were entrusted to Grace Funeral Home and Cremation Services, www.GraceCremations.com.…
Kelly L. Lemire, 63, of Fountain, died on Thursday, January 15, 2026. Funeral services will be held for Kelly at 1 p.m. on Friday, January 23, 2026 at Bachelor Evangelical…
REQUEST FOR BIDS The Riverton Township Board of Trustees will receive sealed bids for the purpose of: REMOVAL/REPLACEMENT OF THE HALL BUILDING BATHROOMS AND CONSTRUCTION OF ADDITION TO NORTH SIDE…
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