AMBER TOWNSHIP — The Hart post of the Michigan State Police is investigating the theft of a 2022 black Dodge Ram TRX pickup truck valued at $75,000, according to Trooper Freddy Bahena. The truck was stolen from the car lot at the Watson Ludington Chrysler dealership, 3632 US 10-31 Monday, Aug. 3, at 4:30 a.m. It is believed that the…
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 Monday, Aug. 3, 2026: 7:17 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), car/deer crash, no injury, Hawley Road east of Custer Road,…
The following births have been reported: Freya Amber-Rose Sadecki, the daughter of Aedily Kelley and Nathan Sadecki of Fountain, was born on Monday, Aug. 3, 2026. Baker Alan Calhoun, the son of Lindsey and Riley Calhoun of Ludington, was born on Monday, Aug. 3, 2026. Unless indicated,…
This MCP Boat Blog is presented by Manistee Harbor Tours, operator of the Princess of Manistee, and the Port of Ludington Maritime Museum, www.masoncountymihistory.org. Story and photos by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief MANISTEE —…
PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A 67-year-old Itasca, Ill. man and his 58-year-old female passenger, also from Itasca, Ill., both received serious injuries after he pulled off of the northbound US…
BRANCH TOWNSHIP — A 42-year-old Branch man was arrested for fleeing and eluding police and driving while license revoked after he led a Mason County sheriff’s deputy on a chase…
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, July 31, 2026:…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief BATH, Maine — A new U.S. Navy warship honoring one of Ludington’s greatest military heroes was christened Saturday at Bath Iron Works, ensuring the legacy of…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — Over the past few months, George C. Wilson has been painstakingly restoring three cabinets salvaged from the former Scottville school building. To date, he…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. — Monday morning began with a return visit to downtown Sault Ste. Marie, this time to tour the Museum Ship Valley Camp,…
MANISTEE — Manistee Harbor Tours will offer a unique perspective of the Onekama Days celebration when the Princess hosts a special sunset and fireworks cruise on Saturday, Aug. 8. The…
LUDINGTON — Miss Ludington Area Ashley McPike will lead a week of engineering-themed crafts for children at the Ludington branch of the Mason County District Library, 217 E. Ludington Ave.,…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A 72-year-old Ludington woman was injured after she drove…
LUDINGTON — Men Who Care of Mason County will hold its next quarterly meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 4, at People’s Church, 115 W. Loomis St. Registration begins at 5:30 p.m.…
SCOTTVILLE — A community celebration honoring Johnny Duncan’s 75th birthday and his recent forearm plank world record will take place Sunday, Aug. 2 at Mason County Central High School. The…
Joyce Ann (Goodrich) Storey, 78, of Ludington died on Thursday, July 30, 2026. In lieu of flowers, please consider a monetary donation to Grace Funeral Home to help assist…
The following births have been reported: Layla Avaleen Bialik, the daughter of Brittney and Lucas Bialik of Scottville, was born on Wednesday, July 29, 2026. Unless indicated, births occurred at Corewell…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — The return of the popular horse pull, a Saturday evening performance by the Scottville Clown Band and the raffle of a rebuilt 1929 Ford…
LUDINGTON — Lakeshore Food Club has received a $5,000 grant from the Great Lakes Energy People Fund to help equip its new Hart Food Club, which is expected to open…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief This is the second part of a three-part series about my recent research trip across northern Michigan. You can read Part 1 here. SAULT STE. MARIE…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief There are some decisions that are easy to make, and there are others that weigh heavily because they involve something people genuinely care about. This is…
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