LUDINGTON — A new indepndently-produed documentary chronicling the history of the SS Badger and the Great Lakes railroad carferry era will premiere in Ludington and Manitowoc this spring. “Railroad on Water: The Legend of the SS Badger,” produced by Delay In Block Productions, will debut with special screenings Saturday, May 16, at the Ludington Area Center for the Arts, 107…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor LUDINGTON — Former Mason County Central varsity softball coach Jonathan Isaac Blake, 55, has been charged in Mason County’s 79th District Court with three high-court misdemeanors of fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct — force or coercion — and one misdemeanor count…
LUDINGTON — The following were arraigned recently in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies Dwayne Gene Gardner, Jr., 22, third-degree child abuse. Offense date: March 1, 2026. Agency: Mason County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO). Bail: $5,000/surety. Preliminary exam: April 8 at 1:30 p.m. Daniel Lee Mitts,…
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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: Monday, March 30, 2026: 11:08…
PUBLIC NOTICE: Mason County Housing Repair Program Applications Open Mason County is accepting applications for housing repair assistance programs available to low- to moderate-income homeowners. Applications are available online at:https://library.municode.com/MI/mason_county_/munidocs/munidocs…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — When NASA’s Artemis II mission launches Wednesday, April 1, a west Michigan native will be aboard, marking a historic milestone not only…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief IRONS — After 18 years in law enforcement, John Bennett took a leap of faith and stepped into a completely different career field. Along with a…
Story and photos by Joan Young, MCP Contributing Writer Whenever you are in need of a short or moderate hike on the way from the Mason County area to Muskegon,…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. RIVERTON TOWNSHIP — A 57-year-old Pentwater man was arrested for operating while intoxicated…
PENTWATER TOWNSHIP, Oceana County — The Michigan Department of Transportation will begin a $1 million project Monday, April 6, to improve the US 31 bridges over the south branch of…
SCOTTVILLE — Seasonal weight and speed restrictions that have been in effect since Feb. 16, have been lifted, according to the Mason County Road Commission. Seasonal weight restrictions are typically…
By Lori Schummer, Director of Public Relations and Customer Service, West Michigan Community Mental Health Seeking help for mental health or substance use concerns can feel overwhelming, often leaving individuals…
Earl William Standish Jr., 70, of Ludington, passed away peacefully Friday, March 27, 2026, surrounded by loved ones. He was born May 5, 1955, in Ludington, the son of the…
Carolyn S. McVicker, 69, of Fountain, died on Friday, March 27, 2026. Funeral arrangements by Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services in Scottville. Listing of 2026 deaths Listing of 2025 deaths.…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief HART — There is a strong sense of redemption at Hart’s newest place of Christian worship. Located at 314 S. State St., Radiant Church held its…
PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Lakeshore Children’s Advocacy Center is joining communities across the country this April to recognize Child Abuse Prevention Month. Observed nationally through Prevent Child Abuse America and…
LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced this week in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court: Dillon James Swinney, 26, pleaded guilty Jan. 21 to third-offense operating while intoxicated, driving while license…
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 Thursday, March 26, 2026: 3:12…
Edward Alan VandenBerg, 90, of Ludington, formerly Kalamazoo, passed away on Monday, February 23, 2026. A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at the American…
Lynette Marie Lehman, 61 of Oklahoma City, formerly of Ludington, passed away on Tuesday, March 24, 2026. Lynette, affectionately known as Nettie, was born on June 25, 1964, the daughter…
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