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By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — The SS Badger concluded its 2026 sailing season Sunday, Oct. 11, wrapping up what Lake Michigan Carferry officials have described as one of the historic steamship’s best seasons in recent years. According to Lake Michigan Carferry spokesman Thom Hawley, the 2026 season was among the most successful in recent years for the 73-year-old vessel,…
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…
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…
Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central Schools in partnership with Mason County Press. SCOTTVILLE — Students at Mason County Central’s Scottville Elementary School learned valuable lessons Wednesday, Oct. 7, about how to recognize, prevent and deal with bullying. Kevin Kimes, a retired MCC principal and speaker for Lock Out USA, presented his “Not In Our School” program,…
LUDINGTON — The Ludington City Council will meet Monday, Oct. 12, as the city continues working to address its projected 2027 budget deficit following the withdrawal of controversial special assessments that would have helped fund public safety and street lighting. The council will meet at 6 p.m. in the council chambers at Ludington Municipal Building, 400 S. Harrison St. Although…
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