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This MCP Boat Blog is presented by the Port of Ludington Maritime Museum, www.masoncountymihistory.org. Story and photos by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — One of the oldest working vessel combinations on the Great Lakes arrived in Ludington Monday morning, Sept. 21, as the tug Olive L. Moore pushed the self-unloading barge Menominee into Pere Marquette Lake. The 728-foot articulated tug-barge unit…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — Hamlin Township voters will decide races for treasurer and trustee in two recall elections Tuesday, Nov. 3, along with filling the township clerk position. All three offices are for partial terms ending Dec. 1, 2028. Though the State…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — Six candidates are seeking four seats on the Mason County Central Schools Board of Education in the Nov. 3 general election. The candidates are Margaret Greiner, Steven A. Griswold, Gena Nelson, Barry Pleiness, Stephanie Stakenas and Darrell Storvik. Griswold,…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Seven candidates are seeking three seats on the Ludington Area School District Board of Education in the Nov. 3 General Election. The candidates are…
SCOTTVILLE — The Mason-Lake Conservation District is seeking volunteers to help monitor the health of three area rivers during its annual fall macroinvertebrate sampling program in October. Sampling will take…
LUDINGTON — The Ludington Area School District Board of Education will consider proposals from three organizations to develop a new strategic plan for the district when it meets today, Monday,…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — A 24-year-old Ludington man received non-life-threatening injuries after a vehicle…
Harry Richard “Dick” Smith, 90, of Ludington, died on Sunday, September 20, 2026. Arrangements by Grace Funeral Home and Cremation Services, www.GraceCremations.com. Listing of 2026 deaths. Listing of 2025…
Legal notice STATE OF MICHIGANJUDICIAL CIRCUIT – FAMILY DIVISIONMASON COUNTY Case No. 24-000019-NA PUBLICATION OF PARENTAL-RIGHTS TERMINATION HEARING TO: KEVIN LITWILLER IN THE MATTER OF: ABIGAIL LITWILLER-PORTER A hearing regarding…
This Great Lakes History Log is presented by Filer Credit Union, the Port of Ludington Maritime Museum and Sable Points Media. Masters of the PM Steamers Stories of Ludington’s cross-lake rail fleet captains and…
LUDINGTON — A 19-year-old Ludington man was arrested Saturday morning following an investigation into a home invasion, attempted break-ins and a stolen vehicle. Ludington Police Department officers responded about 6:43…
Dorothy Francis Snow Karpenske, 83, of Fountain, formerly of Chicago, passed away Wednesday, September 16, 2026, at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born March 11, 1943, in…
SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central administrators are preparing for new state literacy and dyslexia requirements that will affect student screening, reading curriculum and teacher training. The Board of Education will…
SCOTTVILLE — The Mason-Lake Conservation District will host a Conservation Local Working Group meeting from 3 to 5 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 22, at the Scottville Library, 204 E. State St.…
VICTORY TOWNSHIP — The West Shore Community College Board of Trustees will consider a resolution tied to state funding and discuss the college’s facilities master plan when it meets Monday,…
WSCC News is a presentation of West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — West Shore Community College will explore the growing intersection of artificial…
PERE MARQUETTE TWP. — The Mason County Finance, Personnel and Rules Committee will consider the 2027 Oakview Medical Care Facility millage levy, several employee-related requests and county building improvements when…
LUDINGTON — A portion of Monona Drive will be closed Tuesday, Sept. 22, while City of Ludington crews perform repairs to sewer utility structures near Bryant Road. The city’s Utility…
The City of Ludington is seeking an experienced Finance Director to oversee the City’s financial operations, including budgeting, accounting, reporting, payroll, and compliance. For the complete job description and application information, visit www.ludington.mi.us. Apply by…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief More than 82 years after Staff Sgt. Lyle A. Taylor parachuted from a burning B-24 Liberator over Yugoslavia, members of his family will gather Saturday in…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor Democrat Benjamin Ambrose and Republican U.S. Rep. John Moolenaar will face each other in the Nov. 3 general election for Michigan’s 2nd Congressional District. The…
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