This MCP Shipping Report 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. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Every year, Kevin and Kate Watkins ask their daughter, Lauren, a question that most children never have to consider:…
The following birth has been reported: Kolsen James Pratt, the son of Andee Carter and James Pratt of Manistee, was born on Wednesday, October 28, 2026. Unless indicated, births occurred at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital. List of 2026 births List of 2025 births __________________________________ Please…
This MCP Shipping Report 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. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON and MANISTEE — The 630-foot MV Calumet…
Seven area youths have completed their initial training through the West Shore Beekeepers Association’s 2026 Youth Apiary Project and will receive their own honeybee colonies next spring. The program provides…
West Shore School News is a presentation of West Shore Educational Service District in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. SHELBY — Nine ninth- and 10th-grade students…
Bruce A. Dykhouse, 79, of Ludington, formerly of Grand Rapids, passed away on Monday, October 26, 2026. Bruce was born in Grand Rapids, the son of the late John and…
Rebecca Carol Staley, 83, of Scottville and Zephyrhills, Fla., passed away on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Rebecca was born on September 9, 1943, in Battle…
Roger Alan Weinert, 79, passed away on Wednesday, October 25, 2026, in Ludington. Roger was born on July 29, 1947, in Ludington and graduated from Ludington High School with the…
LUDINGTON — The American Legion Auxiliary Unit 76 will hold its annual Fall Craft and Vendor Market on Saturday, Nov. 7, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at American Legion…
LUDINGTON — Radiant Church will host a free Thanksgiving Day Community Dinner on Thursday, Nov. 26, for residents of Mason and Oceana counties. The church will serve a traditional Thanksgiving…
The following births have been reported: Ophelia Leilani Ross, the daughter of Taylor Conder and Jerison Ross of Scottville, was born on Monday, October 26, 2026. Elizabeth Marie Beetz, the daughter of…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Ludington City Council discussed a proposal to charge for parking at Stearns Park and several other waterfront locations during its regular meeting Monday, Oct.…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is recent Ludington Police Department activity: Friday, Oct. 23, 2026: 12:13…
Thomas Kintner, 75, of Custer, formerly of Dimondale, passed away on Wednesday, September 23, 2026. Born on March 25, 1951, in Flint to Ezra and Marjory (Lannon) Kintner, Tom lived…
Karla Marie Liebermann, 63, of Branch, passed away on Friday, October 23, 2026. Karla was the daughter of Karl and Ruth Libermann; life partner of Kenneth Merdzinski; sister of Jerrica…
Mason County Central School District is hiring a Girls Varsity Wrestling Assistant Coach. For details and to apply go to www.mccschools.org. Job ID: 692 Application deadline: Nov. 6, 2026. This…
Roger Alan Weinert, 79, of Ludington, died on Sunday, October 25, 2026. Arrangements by Grace Funeral Home and Cremation Services, www.GraceCremations.com. Listing of 2026 deaths. Listing of 2025 deaths.…
Shipwreck is still visible offshore near Manistee This Great Lakes History Log is presented by Filer Credit Union, Mason County Historical Society, and Great Lakes Boat Blog. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief…
Editorial by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief For the third time in less than a decade, the City of Ludington is considering charging people to park at Stearns Park and other waterfront…
SHERMAN TOWNSHIP — The Mason County Sheriff’s Office has released additional details about the three-vehicle crash that killed two Bear Lake women and seriously injured three other people Friday, Oct.…
SANDUSKY, Ohio — Five members of the Flipstar Gymnastics competitive team opened the 2026-2027 season at the Flipping at the Point Monster Meet at Cedar Point last weekend, earning 25…
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