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The MCP Boat Blog is presented by the Mason County Historical Society and its Port of Ludington Maritime Museum. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief Editor’s note: For the past several years, I have made it a personal mission to tell the stories of the Great Lakes maritime industry and, especially, the people who work aboard its vessels. As someone who has…
SCOTTVILLE — Smith & Eddy Insurance is among several insurance agencies across the country helping people ages 65 and older navigate Medicare. Medicare season begins Oct. 15 and continues through Dec. 31. As with every Medicare season, changes are taking place, and Smith & Eddy encourages everyone to review and discuss their Medicare coverage. “There’s a lot of noise out…
This Great Lakes History Log is presented by Filer Credit Union, the Port of Ludington Maritime Museum and Sable Points Media. Masters of the Ludington Steamers Stories of Ludington’s cross-lake rail fleet captains and other port mariners By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief On Friday, Oct. 20, 1916, Capt. Charles E. McClure was master of the wooden steamer Marshall F. Butters, bound from Midland, Ontario, to…
Darwin Richard Wahr, 75, of Free Soil, died unexpectedly on Friday, October 2, 2026 in Free Soil. He was born on November 13, 1950 in Manistee, and was the son of the late Richard and Lorraine (Moser) Wahr. He was a graduate of Onekama High School with the class of 1969. Darwin married Cindy Lou Thompson on May 21, 2001…
PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO BIDDERS Request for Bids (RFB 26-005) Snow and Ice Management Services West Shore Community College is soliciting bids for Snow and Ice Management Services for the 2026-2027 winter season. Bid documents may be obtained by contacting Cheryl Hogan, Director of Procurement, at clhogan@westshore.edu. Issue Date: October 7, 2026 Bid Due Date: October 16, 2026, at 2…
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