Kimberly Mae Koslow, 55, of Ludington, passed away on Monday, March 30, 2026. Kimberly was born on September 23, 1970, the daughter of Judi (Aves) Perrin, and stepfather, Robert Perrin. She was a 1988 graduate of Mason County Eastern High School. For nearly 18 years she was married to David Koslow, sharing three beautiful children together. Kimberly loved the Lord…
Patricia Ada Kipen, 81 of Ludington, passed away in the comfort of her home on Monday, March 30, 2026. Born on January 21, 1945, in Ludington, Patricia was the daughter of Glen Bowden and Barbara (Henry) Hall. Patricia graduated from Wyoming Park High School in 1963, where she began to shape a life of caring and commitment to others. She…
MANISTEE — The Manistee Catholic Central Schools Foundation has announced the 2026 Doris and Ed Polcyn Graduate Scholarship, offering financial support to alumni continuing their education. Alumni of Manistee Catholic Central School who are enrolled full- or part-time in undergraduate or graduate programs at accredited colleges or universities, as well as those attending accredited trade schools or registered apprenticeship programs,…
PUBLIC NOTICE Mason County Housing Repair Program Requests for Proposals Mason County is requesting proposals for services related to its Housing Repair Program, which provides assistance to low- to moderate-income homeowners for housing repairs. The County is seeking qualified providers for the following services: Inspections Cost estimation and bidding Environmental reviews required to meet federal program requirements Request for Proposal…
A celebration of life will be held for Sue Ann Boroff on Sunday, May 17 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the American Legion Post 179, 2327 Wilson Ave. SW, Grand Rapids. Sue Ann (Hosner) Boroff of Hudsonville, formerly of Ludington, passed away on Saturday, February 28, 2026. Click here to read her obituary.
Employment: Housing Programs Director IMMEDIATE OPENING – Full Time: FiveCAP, Inc., a locally-based not for profit organization is seeking qualified applicants with construction knowledge and experience to assist in the management of housing programs for low-income residents of Mason, Manistee, Lake and Newaygo counties. Primary duties include: Oversight of client service, inspectors and contractors, program compliance, job tracking and reporting,…
LUDINGTON — The Mason County Finance, Personnel and Rules Committee will meet Tuesday, April 7, to consider a range of county business, including millage renewals, budget planning and service contracts. The meeting is scheduled for 9 a.m. in the Mason County Courthouse meeting room, 304 E. Ludington Ave. Among the key items are two millage renewal requests that will impact…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is police activity in Mason County Wednesday, April 1, 2026: 6:09 p.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), a 55-year-old Scottville woman was arrested for assault following a 911 call reporting a fight, 300 block of West Third Street, City of Scottville. She…
Carolyn Sue McVicker, 69, of Fountain, passed away on Friday, March 27, 2026. She was born April 1, 1956, in Grand Rapids, the daughter of Walter and Evelyn (Genson) Urban. Carolyn famously “arrived in a hurry” on April Fool’s Day, just before tornadoes devastated the area. Carolyn married Steve McVicker on Aug. 8, 2009. Holding hands throughout their 17 years…
Kevin D. Duncil, 56, of Scottville, died on Thursday, April 2, 2026. Funeral arrangements by Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services in Scottville. Listing of 2026 deaths Listing of 2025 deaths. Listing of 2024 deaths. Listing of 2023 deaths. Listing of 2022 deaths. Listing of 2021 deaths. Listing of 2020 deaths. Listing of 2019 deaths __________ Receive daily MCP and OCP…
William “Bill” Koster, 66, of Ludington, died on Thursday, April 2, 2026. Funeral arrangements by Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services in Scottville. Listing of 2026 deaths Listing of 2025 deaths. Listing of 2024 deaths. Listing of 2023 deaths. Listing of 2022 deaths. Listing of 2021 deaths. Listing of 2020 deaths. Listing of 2019 deaths __________ Receive daily MCP and OCP…
Launch is at 6:24 p.m. EDT, April 1, 2026 By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — In April 1981 my family travelled to Florida where we visited Kennedy Space Center and eagerly waited to watch the launch of the space shuttle Columbia. The mission got scrubbed T-9 minutes! At the age of 10, it was my first visit to…
LANSING — The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has released its latest weekly fishing and waterways report, showing early spring conditions continue to impact anglers across West Michigan, particularly along the Lake Michigan shoreline in Mason and Manistee counties. Cold water temperatures, lingering ice and recent weather patterns have slowed activity in both the Ludington and Manistee areas, though conditions…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is recent police activity in Mason County: Monday, March 30, 2026: 1:32 p.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), car/deer crash, no injury, Pere Marquette Highway north of Olmstead Road, Summit Township. 4:27 p.m., (MCSO), two-vehicle crash, no injury, US 10 west of…
Kimberly Mae Koslow, 55, of Ludington, died on Monday, March 30, 2026. Arrangements by Grace Funeral Home and Cremation Services, www.GraceCremations.com. Listing of 2026 deaths. Listing of 2025 deaths. Listing of 2024 deaths. Listing of 2023 deaths. Listing of 2022 deaths. Listing of 2021 deaths. Listing of 2020 deaths. Listing of 2019 deaths __________ Please Support Local News Receive daily…
U.S. Army Sgt. James Paul Vernier, 22, Free Soil, passed away on March 23, 2026. James was born on July 30, 2003, at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, to Heather Vernier and Staff Sgt. Roger Vernier (ret., U.S. Army). Growing up in a military family, he developed a strong sense of service, loyalty, and commitment that would guide his life. Known…
Pamela Jo Beal, 87, of Ludington, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at Corewell Health Hospital in Ludington, following a brave and stoic struggle. Pamela was born on December 13, 1938, in Muskegon, to John S. and Viola G. (Nelson) Oldt, both grew up in Riverton Township. She spent cherished summers of her youth in Riverton with her…
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGFree Soil Township Zoning Board of Appeals The Free Soil Township Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing at the Free Soil/Mead Township Fire Hall, 2613 E. Michigan St., Free Soil, MI 49411, on Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 6:30 p.m. The purpose of the hearing is to consider the approval or denial of the…
LUDINGTON — A new indepndently-produed documentary chronicling the history of the SS Badger and the Great Lakes railroad carferry era will premiere in Ludington and Manitowoc this spring. “Railroad on Water: The Legend of the SS Badger,” produced by Delay In Block Productions, will debut with special screenings Saturday, May 16, at the Ludington Area Center for the Arts, 107…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor LUDINGTON — Former Mason County Central varsity softball coach Jonathan Isaac Blake, 55, has been charged in Mason County’s 79th District Court with three high-court misdemeanors of fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct — force or coercion — and one misdemeanor count of assault and battery. Blake was charged with the crimes following an investigation by the…
LUDINGTON — The following were arraigned recently in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies Dwayne Gene Gardner, Jr., 22, third-degree child abuse. Offense date: March 1, 2026. Agency: Mason County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO). Bail: $5,000/surety. Preliminary exam: April 8 at 1:30 p.m. Daniel Lee Mitts, 49, delivery/manufacture of marijuana with intent and possession of analogues. Offense date: March 19, 2026.…
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