HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — The body of a 68-year-old Ludington man who drowned in Hamlin Lake Wednesday evening was recovered Friday morning, Sept. 4, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. Doug Laman, 68, of Ludington, has been identified as the man who was reported missing Wednesday evening, Sept. 2, after his unoccupied fishing boat was found circling on the lake.…
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 chemical tanker Prime departed the OxyChem terminal on Pere Marquette Lake about 8:30 a.m. Friday, Sept. 4, carrying another load of calcium chloride. The vessel departed in steady rain with assistance from…
SHELBY — Shelby State Bank recently announced several personnel changes, including new positions for Clarissa Moon, Jessica Younts and Amy Noonan. Moon transitioned from branch officer at the bank’s Montague office to branch officer in Shelby. In her new role, Moon will continue working with customers and overseeing branch operations. She is also involved in volunteer efforts and community organizations.…
LUDINGTON — Men Who Care of Mason County presented a $3,400 donation to Hope for Neighbors Thursday, Sept. 3, continuing the group’s quarterly effort to support charitable causes. Delight Lester of Hope for Neighbors accepted the donation. A ceremonial check was presented for $3,350, but a last-minute contribution increased the final amount to $3,400. Fifty-five people contributed to the donation.…
Michael Joseph Karboske, 65, of Mt. Morris, passed away on Monday, Aug. 24, 2026. Mike graduated from Mt. Morris Elizabeth Ann Johnson High School in 1980. He graduated from University of Michigan, Flint in 1989 with a master’s degree in music. Mike started his career as a band director for many years. He taught at Fenton schools, Centerville schools, and…
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