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This MCP Maritime Journal is presented by Great Lakes Boat Blog by Rob Alway. Please consider subscribing to www.greatlakesboatblog.com for an exclusive page about the story of the maritime industry past and present. Story by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — When the Canadian freighter Northern Venture arrived off the coast of Ludington late Wednesday morning, Nov. 4, strong winds and…
SUMMIT TOWNSHIP — Michigan State Police troopers seized what is believed to be cocaine found roadside along US 31 near the Ludington rest area Monday, Nov. 2, said D/Sgt. Michael Cuevas from the Hart post. The Michigan Department of Transportation notified the state police of…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. LUDINGTON — A 62-year-old Custer man was arrested by Ludington police officers on charges of prowling, public intoxication and probation violation in the 200 block of East Filer…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is activity of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office Wednesday, Nov. 4,…
Dear Editor, Worldwide, affordable housing is difficult to find. It’s no different here in Ludington. Many employees, those workers who keep our businesses open and thriving during the busy summer…
Sandra Carol Stakenas, 83, of Free Soil, died on Wednesday, November 4, 2026. Arrangements were entrusted to Grace Funeral Home and Cremation Services, www.GraceCremations.com. Listing of 2026 deaths Listing of…
Betty J. Orton 87, of Ludington, died on Wednesday, November 4, 2026. Funeral arrangements by Wyman Funeral and Cremation Services – Stephens Funeral Home in Scottville. Listing of 2026 deaths…
Democrat Rebecca Amidon is the likely winner of Michigan’s 32nd Senate District race, defeating Republican Kim Cole by 2,362 votes, according to unofficial results from Tuesday’s general election. All precincts…
LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned on felony and high-court misdemeanor charges in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Corey James Ottgen, year of birth 1983, a high-court misdemeanor of…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — Incumbent Republican Susan Ptaszenski defeated challenger Tim Walden in Tuesday’s recall election for Hamlin Township treasurer, retaining the position she has held through…
Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central School District in partnership with Mason County Press. SCOTTVILLE —The Mason County Central Chapter of the National Honor Society inducted nine…
2026 General Election — Nov. 3, 2026 Unofficial results — Mason County All 11 Mason County precincts in the Ludington Area Schools district have reported. Three seats were available on…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is recent Mason County Sheriff’s Office activity: Monday, Nov. 2, 2026:…
Allen Joseph Counard, a devoted husband and father and respected trial attorney, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 1, 2026, at the age of 88. After living on Grosse Ile…
Unofficial results — Nov. 3, 2026 Four seats were available on the Mason County Central Board of Education, with six candidates seeking election. Stephanie Stakenas, Barry Pleiness, Gena Nelson and…
Mason County precincts reporting: 21 of 22 City of Scottville precincts reporting: 1 of 1 (100%) Unofficial results — Nov. 3, 2026 Registered voters: 1,095 Ballots cast: 454 Voter turnout:…
Mason County Eastern operating millage passes by 53 votes; sinking fund proposal rejected CUSTER — Voters in the Mason County Eastern School District narrowly approved an operating millage restoration proposal…
Unofficial results from the Nov. 3, 2026 general election. Registered voters: 1,085 Ballots cast: 453 Voter turnout: 41.75% U.S. House of Representatives, 2nd District John Moolenaar (R): 310 Ben Ambrose…
LUDINGTON — Cheri Stibitz has been elected mayor of Ludington, defeating Carol Hoekstra by 76 votes in Tuesday’s general election. Stibitz will succeed Mayor Mark Barnett, who did not seek…
Mason County precincts reporting: 14 of 22 Unofficial results — Nov. 3, 2026 Victory Township reported 706 ballots cast out of 1,303 registered voters, representing a turnout of 54.18%. U.S.…
Mason County — Nov. 3, 2026 UNOFFICIAL RESULTS — Sherman Township, Precinct 1 Mason County precincts reporting: 14 of 22 (63.6%) The following results are from the Sherman Township Precinct…
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