This Great Lakes History Log is presented by Filer Credit Union, the Port of Ludington Maritime Museum and Sable Points Media. Masters of the PM Steamers Stories of Ludington’s cross-lake rail fleet captains and other port mariners By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief Editor’s Note: The Masters of the PM Steamers project began as research and writing on the captains of the Ludington cross-lake rail fleet.…
LUDINGTON — A 19-year-old Ludington man was arrested Saturday morning following an investigation into a home invasion, attempted break-ins and a stolen vehicle. Ludington Police Department officers responded about 6:43 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 19, to a report of a completed breaking and entering at a residence in the 400 block of North Harrison Street. During the investigation, officers determined the…
Dorothy Francis Snow Karpenske, 83, of Fountain, formerly of Chicago, passed away Wednesday, September 16, 2026, at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born March 11, 1943, in Victoria, Arkansas, the daughter of Ezra and Ruby (Clark) Snow. Dorothy had a way of making everyone feel seen, heard, and deeply loved. She welcomed everyone to her table, and…
SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central administrators are preparing for new state literacy and dyslexia requirements that will affect student screening, reading curriculum and teacher training. The Board of Education will meet at 6 p.m. Monday, Sept. 21 at MCC High School. In addition to administrative and informational reports, the board is scheduled to receive preliminary fall enrollment data and consider…
SCOTTVILLE — The Mason-Lake Conservation District will host a Conservation Local Working Group meeting from 3 to 5 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 22, at the Scottville Library, 204 E. State St. Farmers, foresters, landowners, local officials, conservation organizations and community members are invited to attend. The meeting will include results from the conservation district’s Conservation Needs Assessment Survey, conducted throughout the…
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