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: Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2025 – 10:33 a.m., Ludington Police Department: A 42-year-old Ludington man was arrested for retail fraud, 300 block of West Ludington Ave., City of Ludington. Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2025 – 11:08 a.m.,…
Charles Frederick Hayes, 90, of Ludington, died on Thursday, December 25, 2025. Arrangements were entrusted to Grace Funeral Home and Cremation Services, www.GraceCremations.com. 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 MCP…
Russell Ronald Frank, 87, of Branch, died on Wednesday, December 24, 2025. Arrangements were entrusted to Grace Funeral Home and Cremation Services, www.GraceCremations.com. 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 MCP…
Merry Christmas from the staff of Mason County Press. Video: Sunset over Ludington North Breakwater Lighthouse, Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2025. This Christmas video presented by Preferred Credit Union, www.preferredcu.org, located locally at 266 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington. _____________________ Please Support Local News and Sports Coverage Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email news alerts for $10 a…
CUSTER TOWNSHIP — Wilson Road between Reek Road and Indian Trail Road will be closed to all traffice between the hours of 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 29 and Tuesday, Dec. 30 and again on Monday, Jan. 5, 2026, according to the Mason County Road Commission. Soil borings are being taken on each side of the bridge…
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, Dec. 22, 2025 5:59 p.m., Mason County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO): Two vehicle crash, minor injuries, Pere Marquette Highway and US 10, Pere Marqutte Township. Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2025 5:35 a.m., MCSO: Car/deer crash, no…
Philip Gorden Zacharda, 66, of Ludington, passed away in the comfort of his home on Tuesday, December 23, 2025. Born May 7, 1959, in Ludington, Phil was the son of Gorden and Janet (Pedersen) Zacharda. He graduated from Ludington High School, Class of 1977. After graduating, Phil went on to proudly serve in the United States Navy from 1977 until…
James “Jim” Leroy Gable, 77, of Ludington, died on Tuesday, December 23, 2025. Arrangements were entrusted to Grace Funeral Home and Cremation Services, www.GraceCremations.com. 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…
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Raynard Edwin Krause, 89 of Scottville, died on Monday, December 22, 2025. Arrangements were entrusted to Grace Funeral Home and Cremation Services, www.GraceCremations.com. 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 MCP…
LUDINGTON — Ludington City Council will meet Monday evening and will review a first presentation of the city manager’s 2026 contract. The employment agreement calls for an annual salary for City Manager Kaitlyn Aldrich of $125,800 plus a $2,000 incentive bonus to reside within the city limits. Aldrich was hired in September 2024 and had previously been the manager of…
LUDINGTON — Ashley McPike of Ludington was crowned Miss Ludington Area 2026 Sunday, Dec. 21 during the competition held at L.F. Peterson Auditorium. Five women from Mason and Oceana counties participated in the event. Savannah Hanson was named first runner up. McPike impressed the judges with her service initiative (formerly known as a platform) titled, “Sparking their Future” which aims…
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 over the weekend: Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025: 9:29 p.m., (Michigan State Police), a 56-year-old Ludington man was arrested for operating while intoxicated and open intoxicants following a vehicle crash, Victory Corner Road and Victory Drive,…
Robert J. “Rocky” Rakowski, 87, of Grant Township, died Thursday evening, December 18, 2025 at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City. He was born on October 15, 1938 at the family homestead in Grant Township, the son of the late John and Anna (Kubiak) Rakowski. Robert married Theresa “Terry” Mikula on Sept. 6, 1969 at Saint Joseph Catholic Church in…
Shirley Bernice Klinefelter, 98, of Custer, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, December 17, 2025. Born February 12, 1927, in St. Clair Shores, Shirley was the daughter of the late Edward Louis and Viola Elizabeth (Champin) Forton. She attended St. Clair Shores High School. Shirley worked in housekeeping at Baywood Nursing Home in Ludington before retiring in 1992. She led a…
Otto Kurt Heimann, 70, of Hart, died on Saturday, December 20, 2025. Arrangements were entrusted to Grace Funeral Home and Cremation Services, www.GraceCremations.com. 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 MCP…
This Great Lakes History Log is presented by Filer Credit Union and the Port of Ludington Maritime Museum. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief Editor’s note: I think one my favorite things about researching and writing about local history is solving mysteries. The photograph accompanying this story is a perfect example. This photo gives out a lot of information and the photographer…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief MANISTEE — The Society for the Preservation of the SS City of Milwaukee and USCGC Acacia recently announced its plans to place the historic SS City of Milwaukee into dry dock for inspection and repairs by launching a $1 million fundraiser. “As historic ships age, they require increasing levels of care to remain safe and stable,”…
MCP Sports Coverage is presented by: Smith & Eddy Insurance, VanderHaag Car Sales & Rentals, Mission Graphics, Squires Chiropractic, Fresh Coast Foam and Baker Ford Ludington. PLAINWELL — Mason County Central junior wrestler Raelyn Wilson,, placed sixth in the 135 weight class at the Meert invitational on Saturday, Dec. 21. She defeated Lily Keech of Wayland, Alessa Alber of Cedar…
Stanley Lee Armstrong, 90, of Ludington, died Thursday, December 18, 2025, at home. He was born March 7, 1935, in Marietta, Ohio, the son of Carl and Mary (Hupp) Armstrong. Stan graduated from Allegan High School in 1953. Afterwards he attended Western Michigan University where his earned his bachelor’s and master’s degrees. Stan was the band director at Whitehall Public…
LUDINGTON — Ludington Writers will be accepting submissions for its publications “Making Waves: A West Michigan Review” and “Beach Combing” beginning Jan. 1 to April, 2026. Both publications invite writers and artists to submit their original works, offering a platform to showcase diverse voices and perspectives. “Making Waves: A West Michigan Review” Submission Period: January 1 – April 30 Theme: “Temples &…
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