.png)
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Descendants of the family for whom Stearns Park is named are opposing the City of Ludington’s latest proposal to charge visitors to park at the popular Lake Michigan beach, saying the fees would go against the family’s longstanding wishes that the park remain free to the public. Beth Hicks, a great-great-granddaughter of Justus and…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Members of the Mason County Board of Commissioners, the county’s Facilities Management and Planning Study Group, and county staff toured several county-owned properties Friday, Oct. 23, as part of an ongoing effort to evaluate the condition of county facilities and determine future needs. Among the county’s biggest concerns are space limitations at the Mason…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief Nearly 15 years ago, I launched Mason County Press in an effort to bring another news source to our area. Those of you who regularly follow MCP are probably aware that I have a keen interest in local history, particularly maritime history, as well as the maritime industry itself. Naturally, many of the stories I write…
The National Weather Service in Grand Rapids has issued a dense fog advisory for Oceana, Mason, Clare and Osceola counties until 10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 23. Visibility will be ¼ mile or less in dense fog, making driving conditions hazardous. Slow down, use your low-beam headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you. ______________________________________ Please Support Local News Coverage…
LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned on felony charges in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Victor Clarence Adamczak, year of birth 1973*, felony firearm and receiving and concealing firearms. Offense date: March 30, 2025. Bail: $5,000. Preliminary exam: Nov. 4 at 1 p.m. Keif Rahkeen Shepard, year of birth 2007, first-degree home invasion and unlawful driving away of an…
.jpg)
