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By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — The Mason County Election Commission will meet May 21 to review recall petition language targeting two Hamlin Township officials. According to a notice posted Tuesday by Mason County Clerk Cheryl Kelly, the commission will meet at 8:30 a.m. to review a recall petition against Hamlin Township Treasurer Susan Ptaszenski and at 9 a.m. to…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — The Mason County Central Board of Education has announced the schedule for the second round of interviews in its search for the district’s next superintendent. Finalists Jeff Tuka and Jason O’Dell will participate in public interviews Monday, May 18,…
Planting takes place on Saturday By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — The 39th annual planting of the Ludington Petunia Parade will take place Saturday, May 16, beginning at 8 a.m. Organizers continue to seek volunteers and block captains to help with Saturday’s planting and weeding…
CLEVELAND — The U.S. Coast Guard plans to deploy a new fleet of autonomous “sail drones” across the Great Lakes this summer, expanding the agency’s use of high-tech surveillance and…
Lyle Ellis Hanson, 91, of Fountain, died on Tuesday, May 12, 2026. Arrangements by Grace Funeral Home and Cremation Services, www.GraceCremations.com. Listing of 2026 deaths. Listing of 2025 deaths.…
Joyce L Sorensen, 62, of Scottville, died on Monday, May 11, 2026. Funeral arrangements are pending at Wyman Funeral and Cremation Services – Stephens Funeral Home in Scottville. Listing of…
Barbara Lynn Dodson, 87, of Scottville, died on Monday, May 11, 2026. Funeral arrangements are pending at Wyman Funeral and Cremation Services – Stephens Funeral Home in Scottville. Listing of…
A celebration of life will be held for Paul Schroeder on Saturday, May 23 from 1 to 4 p.m. at American Legion Post 76, in Ludington. Full military honors will…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — The Mason County Sheriff’s Office has taken recent steps to improve its marine patrol response times on Lake Michigan and Pere Marquette Lake. The…
PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Flipstar Gymnastics welcomed athletes, families and community members Saturday, May 2, for its annual Spring Fling Fun Meet and “Show-Off Your Skills” event at Flipstar Gymnastics.…
CUSTER — Mason County Eastern Schools students are harvesting more than vegetables from the school’s newly revitalized greenhouse — they are cultivating sustainability, environmental awareness and hands-on science education. The…
MCP/OCP Sports Coverage is presented by: Baker Ford Ludington, Fresh Coast Foam, Mission Graphics, Quick-Way, Inc., Smith & Eddy Insurance and Michelle and Andrew Thomas. CUSTER — Mason County Eastern…
MCP/OCP Sports Coverage is presented by: Baker Ford Ludington, Fresh Coast Foam, Mission Graphics, Quick-Way, Inc., Smith & Eddy Insurance and Michelle and Andrew Thomas. WHITEHALL — Ludington opened a…
MCP/OCP Sports Coverage is presented by: Baker Ford Ludington, Fresh Coast Foam, Mission Graphics, Quick-Way, Inc., Smith & Eddy Insurance and Michelle and Andrew Thomas. WHITEHALL — The Mason County…
MCP/OCP Sports Coverage is presented by: Baker Ford Ludington, Fresh Coast Foam, Mission Graphics, Quick-Way, Inc., Smith & Eddy Insurance and Michelle and Andrew Thomas. GREENVILLE — Ludington continued its…
MCP/OCP Sports Coverage is presented by: Baker Ford Ludington, Fresh Coast Foam, Mission Graphics, Quick-Way, Inc., Smith & Eddy Insurance and Michelle and Andrew Thomas. LUDINGTON — Ludington moved one…
LUDINGTON — In an effort to address rising food insecurity and identify opportunities for collaboration, the Community Foundation for Mason County convened a meeting with local food access leaders in…
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 over the weekend: Friday, May…
Brynn Leigh Castillo, 12, of Ludington, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, May 6, 2026. She was born on June 17, 2013, in Ludington. Brynn was a seventh-grade student at O.J.…
The Mason County Central High School Class of 1976 will hold its 50th class reunion on Friday, July 3 from 4 to 10 p.m. at the Ludington Boat Club, 502…
Sharon Ann (Klastow/Hoffman) McCarthy, 76 of Scottville, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, in Grand Rapids. Heaven just got craftier. Sharon was born on Jan. 15, 1950, to…
