The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will treat portions of the Pere Marquette River later this month to control invasive sea lamprey larvae that threaten the Great Lakes fishery. The treatments are scheduled between July 28 and Aug. 6 on the Pere Marquette River in Mason and Lake counties. The agency said the application dates are tentative and may change…
LUDINGTON — The 43-year-old Shelby man who died after reportedly “jumped head-first” into a swimming pool Tuesday afternoon, July 14, has been identified as Mark Henrickson, Jr., said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The case remains under investigation, said Sheriff Cole Thursday. The incident occurred…
SCOTTVILLE — The Scottville Clown Band and the Mason County Central band program are teaming up to present the inaugural Spartan Reunion on Tuesday, Aug. 18. The evening of music, community and memories will be held in the parking lot of Mason County Central High…
With heavy smoke from Canadian wildfires choking the air, the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) has issued an air quality alert for Thursday and Friday, July…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A 62-year-old Ludington man was arrested following a report…
VICTORY TOWNSHIP — The Michigan Public Service Commission will hold a community hearing in Scottville next month to educate residents about planned expansions to Michigan’s electric transmission system and explain…
Charles Patrick “Pat” McCarthy, 57, of Ludington, passed away on July 2, 2026. Born on May 20, 1969, in Ardmore, Penn., Pat was the son of Charles “Pete” and Bridget…
Public Notice ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS The Mason County Land Bank Authority is accepting sealed bids for the demolition of structures and site clearing at 823 N. Benson Rd., Fountain, Mich.…
Ronald L. (Ron) Gillis, 78, of Glenrock, Wyo., passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 30,2026 in Casper, Wyo. with his wife Beverly and his dog Charlie by his side. Ron…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — A thick haze settled over Mason County and much of the Great Lakes region Wednesday as smoke from dozens of wildfires burning in Canada…
SUMMIT TOWNSHIP — A 43-year-old Shelby man died after reportedly diving into a swimming pool in the 4800 block of West Birch Lane Tuesday afternoon, July 14, according to Mason…
Editorial: Public concern over proposed data centers is understandable. Questions about energy consumption, water use, noise, land use and tax incentives deserve careful scrutiny. Communities should ask hard questions before…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is Mason County Sheriff’s Office activity Tuesday, July 14, 2026: 12:42…
The fall school sports season will soon be here, and once again we are seeking sponsors to help cover the cost of providing this service to our readers. Businesses and…
West Shore Educational Service District has a position vacancy for an ASM Tech English Specialist-Part-time. Michigan secondary teacher certification or equivalent in the area of English or Communications required. To…
Larry Taylor, 61, of Scottville passed away on Monday, July 13, 2026. Larry will be remembered by all who knew and loved him, and his memory will continue to live…
West Shore Educational Service District has a position vacancy for a High School Math Specialist-Part-Time. Michigan secondary teacher certification or equivalent in the area of Mathematics required. To view a…
This MCP Boat Blog is presented by Manistee Harbor Tours, operator of the Princess of Manistee, and the Port of Ludington Maritime Museum, www.masoncountymihistory.org. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — The MV…
UPDATE: 1:05 p.m.: The subject has been located and there is no emergency. HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — Emergency personnel are at the Ludington State Park responding to a text message to…
LUDINGTON — Tickets are still available for Stage Left Theatre Company’s production of “The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) [revised] [again],” which will be performed this weekend at the…
Like his biblical namesake, Enoch P. Olson was known as a man who walked with God. On Friday, July 10, 2026, he completed that lifelong walk by entering the actual…
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