By Mark Varenhorst, MCP contributor MANISTEE — On the evening of Saturday, June 6, I arrived at the berth of The Princess along River Street in downtown Manistee. I was there to accompany the crew and passengers on a sunset cruise. I met owner Wally Laaksonen and boarded at about 7 p.m. A little side note here: I had already…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is police activity in Mason County Tuesday, June 9, 2026: 7:57 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), car/deer crash, no injury, Decker Road east of Tall Oaks…
Ann Levandoski Bird, 66, of Ludington, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 16, 2026. Ann was born on Feb. 6, 1960 in Ludington. She was a graduate of Ludington High School and Northern Arizona University. Ann was quick with a laugh, goofy comments or zany…
The following births have been reported: Rosalie Marie Hays, the daughter of Braylen and Garrett Hays of Ludington, was born on Tuesday, June 9, 2026. Unless indicated, births occurred at Corewell…
Judy Ann Stimmel, 85, of Ludington, died Sunday, June 7, 2026, at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born December 19, 1940, in Owendale, Michigan, the daughter of…
Yvette Marie Maneke, 83, of Ludington, died on Tuesday, June 9, 2026. Arrangements by Grace Funeral Home and Cremation Services, www.GraceCremations.com. Listing of 2026 deaths. Listing of 2025 deaths.…
This MCP Boat Blog is presented by Manistee Harbor Tours, operator of the Princess of Manistee. Book your cruise at www.manisteeharbortours.com. The following vessels are expected to arrive in port: Ludington…
LUDINGTON — The first in a series of three cemetery tours, presented by the Mason County Historical Society, will take place on Thursday, June 11 at Lakeview Cemetery. The “Masters…
PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Youth will have an opportunity to experience flight firsthand this summer during the Mason County Pilots Association’s annual Young Eagles event. The event, hosted by Experimental…
SANDUSKY, Ohio — Twenty gymnasts from Flipstar Gymnastics Center competed against approximately 700 athletes from across the Midwest at the Regional Championship Meet held at Cedar Point Sports Center, bringing…
SCOTTVILLE — Musicians of all ages are invited to join the West Shore Civic Band this summer. Directed by Janet Brown, the community ensemble will begin rehearsals Monday, June 15,…
PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The Ludington Area Branch of the American Association of University Women will hold its annual Used Book Sale June 19-20 at the United Methodist Church of…
HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — The Hamlin Lake Preservation Society will host its annual dinner on Thursday, July 2, at The Barn at Shagway, 5949 Shagway Road. The event begins at 5:30…
The following births have been reported: Hudson James Mehki, the son of Taylor and Chad Mehki of Scottville, was born on Tuesday, May 26, 2026 Juniper Sol Bentz, the daughter of Demika…
Employment: High School English Teacher Mason County Central School District is hiring a High School English Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. See details and apply online at: www.mccschools.org Job…
West Shore Educational Service District has a position vacancy for a Special Education Teacher – MoCI. Bachelor’s degree and valid teacher certification with special education endorsement or ability to obtain…
West Shore Educational Service District has a position vacancy for a Special Education Teacher for the Reintegration Program. For a complete list of requirements and responsibilities, visit our website at…
Employment: Teacher Consultant – Visually Impaired (VI) West Shore Educational Service District has a position vacancy for a Teacher Consultant for the Visually Impaired. Master’s degree required. For a complete…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — On Monday, Consumers Energy employees, most from the Ludington Pumped Storage Plant, spent part of the day volunteering at Historic White Pine…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — The Ludington City Council is expected to discuss a proposal during its regular meeting today that would create a finance director position and separate…
AMBER TOWNSHIP — Area farmers will have an opportunity to recycle empty pesticide containers during a free pesticide jug recycling event hosted by the Mason-Lake Conservation District and Acres Co-op.…
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