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 Medal of Honor recipient Master Chief Hospital Corpsman William Richard Charette will sail with the nation’s fleet for decades to come. The USS William Charette (DDG 130), an Arleigh Burke-class…
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 has completed two of the historic pieces, which will be auctioned during the Spartan Reunion…
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, one of the Great Lakes’ premier maritime museums. As a member of the board of…
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…
PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Women Who Care of Mason County will hold its next quarterly meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 4, at the United Methodist Church, 5810 Bryant Road. The meeting…
PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Construction will begin next week on a new traffic signal at the intersection of Jebavy Drive and Johnson Road, with motorists advised to expect periodic delays…
Early in-person voting is underway in Mason County for the Tuesday, Aug. 4, primary election, giving registered voters the opportunity to cast their ballots before Election Day. Early voting began…
LUDINGTON — Several residential streets will be temporarily closed Monday, Aug. 3, as the City of Ludington completes paving and resurfacing work. The project is scheduled to begin at approximately…
West Shore Educational Service District has a position vacancy for a Graphic Arts Paraprofessional-CTE. High School diploma and 2 years experience working in Graphic Arts or marketing required. To view…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor LUDINGTON — The contractor fraud cases in 79th District Court against a 36-year-old man who worked as a builder based out of Mason County’s Grant…
LUDINGTON — The following were arraigned recently on felony or high-court misdemeanor charges in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Jose Reyes Anaya, 46, felony of possession of methamphetamine/ecstasy. Offense date:…
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