By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Members of the Mason County Board of Commissioners, the county’s Facilities Management and Planning Study Group, and county staff toured several county-owned properties Friday, Oct. 23, as part of an ongoing effort to evaluate the condition of county facilities and determine future needs. Among the county’s biggest concerns are space limitations at the Mason…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief Nearly 15 years ago, I launched Mason County Press in an effort to bring another news source to our area. Those of you who regularly follow MCP are probably aware that I have a keen interest in local history, particularly maritime history, as well as the maritime industry itself. Naturally, many of the stories I write…
SHERMAN TOWNSHIP — 4:50 p.m.: Report of a multi-vehicle crash at US 31 and Sugar Grove Road. US 31 has been closed in that vicinity.
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — In another effort to make up for lost revenue, Ludington City Council is now re-exploring charging non-residents for parking at Stearns Park and several other waterfront locations. A draft proposal prepared for council review is calling for a $15 daily parking fee or a $75 annual pass. Qualifying city property owners and residents would…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief MANISTEE — Manistee Harbor Tours will wrap up its 2026 sailing season with special fall color cruises aboard the Princess of Manistee this weekend and next weekend, offering passengers an opportunity to view the autumn scenery along Lake Michigan and the Manistee River. The two-hour cruises are scheduled from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday and…
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