The National Weather Service in Grand Rapids has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for Mason and Oceana counties until 6:45 p.m. today. At 5:49 p.m., severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 20 miles northwest of Ludington State Park to 32 miles southwest of Montague, moving east at 50 mph. The storms are capable of producing wind gusts…
By Mark Varenhorst, MCP contributor MANISTEE — On the evening of Saturday, June 6, I arrived at the berth of The Princess along River Street in downtown Manistee. I was there to accompany the crew and passengers on a sunset cruise. I met owner Wally Laaksonen and boarded at about 7 p.m. A little side note here: I had already…
Ann Levandoski Bird, 66, of Ludington, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 16, 2026. Ann was born on Feb. 6, 1960 in Ludington. She was a graduate of Ludington High School and Northern Arizona University. Ann was quick with a laugh, goofy comments or zany antics, and she made friends everywhere she went, especially during her time managing the restaurants…
The following births have been reported: Rosalie Marie Hays, the daughter of Braylen and Garrett Hays of Ludington, was born on Tuesday, June 9, 2026. Unless indicated, births occurred at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital. List of 2026 births List of 2025 births __________________________________ Please Support Local News Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email news alerts for…
Judy Ann Stimmel, 85, of Ludington, died Sunday, June 7, 2026, at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born December 19, 1940, in Owendale, Michigan, the daughter of Clayton and Maryann (Hopka) Hurlburt. Judy enjoyed sitting at the beach, solving crossword puzzles and watching butterflies. She was also an avid golfer and made 3 holes–in-one. Judy is survived…
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