This Great Lakes History Log is presented by Filer Credit Union, and the Mason County Historical Society. 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 the night of Nov. 7, 1947, a violent gale swept across Lake Michigan as the freighter Jupiter lay disabled near the entrance to…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief NEW ORLEANS, La. — A Mississippi River cruise ship operated by American Cruise Lines, the same company that brought the American Patriot to Ludington twice this summer, capsized Friday, Nov. 13, after being struck by a tanker while docked in New Orleans, Louisiana. The American Heritage, a paddlewheel riverboat carrying 129 passengers and approximately 50 crew…
Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central School District in partnership with Mason County Press. SCOTTVILLE — In just its third year of existence, the Mason County Central High School esports program has established itself as a contender for state championships. This fall, the program achieved a milestone, qualifying all four of its teams for the state playoffs…
Video by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief GRANT TOWNSHIP — Grant Township Fire Chief Ronnie Melchert II passed away on Saturday, Nov. 7 at the age of 66. Today, his life was celebrated. The celebrated included a procession of emergency vehicles that travelled from Oak Grove Funeral Home in Parkdale to the Grant Township Fire Department on Hoague Road. Ludington and…
VICTORY TOWNSHIP — The West Shore Community College Board of Trustees will consider approving a $607,000 architectural and engineering services contract for the proposed renovation and expansion of the college’s Administration and Conference Center during its meeting Monday, Nov. 16. The meeting will begin at 4 p.m. in the John M. Eaton Board Room, located in the Administration and Conference…
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