Obituary: D. Dianne Eisenlohr, 80, of Ludington

May 18, 2026

Darlene Dianne Lindenau was born in Ludington on Nov. 29, 1945 to William and Darlene (Topping) Lindenau. Dianne enjoyed many adventures on the Stearns estate as a child with her younger siblings Martha and William, Jr., as her father was the groundskeeper. She graduated from the Cook County School of Nursing in Chicago, as a registered nurse: a lifelong passion…

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Recent death: Diane Kay Ryan, 79, of Ludington

May 18, 2026

  Diane Kay Ryan, 79, of Ludington, died on Sunday, May 17, 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…

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Obituary: Lyle Ellis Hanson, 91, of Fountain

May 18, 2026

Lyle Ellis Hanson, 91, of Fountain, formerly Saline, passed away on Tuesday, May 12, 2026. Lyle was born on May 29, 1934, in Manistee, the son of the late Marshall and Bernadine (Lehr) Hanson. He was a 1952 graduate of Manistee High School, and went on to further his education, obtaining an associate degree in business. In 1954, he was…

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Graveside service for Linda Marlene (Boals) Olson

May 18, 2026

A graveside service for Linda Marlene, who passed away on Friday, March 6, 2026, will be held on Friday, May 22 at 11 a.m. at Lakeview Cemetery in Ludington. Pastor Marlin Olson will be officiating. All friends and family are welcome to attend. A luncheon will be held at Apostolic Christian Tabernacle Church in Ludington immediately following. Memorial contributions may…

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Employment: GSRP Lead Teacher-Shelby 

May 18, 2026

GSRP Lead Teacher-Shelby West Shore Educational Service District has a position vacancy for a Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP) Lead Teacher. To view a complete job posting, please visit our website at www.wsesd.org. Send cover letter, resume and credentials to: Human Resources, West Shore ESD, 2130 W. US 10, Ludington, MI 49431 or via email to: humanresources@wsesd.org until filled.  The West Shore…

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Employment: Indian Summer, full time and seasonal

May 18, 2026

Indian summer is hiring for various positions, full time and seasonal including forklift operators, warehouse employees, and over-the-road drivers (CDL required). Apply in person: 3958 E. Chauvez Rd., Ludington. This is a paid posting. Published until June 2, 2026 

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Busy day at port, Prime returns

May 17, 2026

This Great Lakes Boat Blog is presented by Manistee Harbor Tours, operator of the Princess of Manistee. Book your cruise at www.manisteeharbortours.com. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — The MV Prime returned to the Port of Ludington Sunday evening, docking at the Oxy Ludington plant dock to pick up another load of calcium chloride. The Prime was escorted into port by…

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Candice Elise/Robert F. Deegan waiting in line at Oxy

May 17, 2026

This Great Lakes Boat Blog is presented by Manistee Harbor Tours, operator of the Princess of Manistee. Book your cruise at www.manisteeharbortours.com. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — The tug/barge Candice Elise/Robert F. Deegan arrived at Ludington harbor Sunday morning, heading to the Oxy Ludington plant on Pere Marquette Lake. The pair docked on the west slip of the property, likely…

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MCC girls track sends 5 to Division 3 state finals after regional meet

May 17, 2026

MCP/OCP Sports Coverage is presented by: Baker Ford Ludington, Fresh Coast Foam, Mission Graphics, Quick-Way, Inc., Smith & Eddy Insurance and Michelle and Andrew Thomas. MANTON — Mason County Central battled through a talented field Saturday at the Michigan High School Athletic Association Division 3 Regional Championship at Manton High School, finishing eighth overall with 40 points and qualifying five…

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LHS sends standout group to state finals after strong regional showing

May 17, 2026

MCP/OCP Sports Coverage is presented by: Baker Ford Ludington, Fresh Coast Foam, Mission Graphics, Quick-Way, Inc., Smith & Eddy Insurance and Michelle and Andrew Thomas. CADILLAC — Ludington’s boys and girls track and field teams turned in a strong overall performance Saturday at the regional meet, sending multiple athletes and relay teams on to the Division 2 state finals. Coach…

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MCC boys track places 7th at Division 3 regional; sending 3 to state

May 17, 2026

MCP/OCP Sports Coverage is presented by: Baker Ford Ludington, Fresh Coast Foam, Mission Graphics, Quick-Way, Inc., Smith & Eddy Insurance and Michelle and Andrew Thomas. MANTON — The Mason County Central boys track and field team turned in a strong performance Saturday at the Division 3 regional hosted by Manton, finishing seventh in a competitive 15-team field with 48 points.…

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Please considering helping MCP

May 17, 2026

Thank you to those who have accepted our request and are now subscribing to the MCP/OCP Daily Briefing. This really helps to sustain local news coverage. But, we really could use more subscribers. We are asking for a small amount – $10 a month, which is about 33 cents a day. In exchange, you receive an email each day, called…

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Freighter Manitowoc arrives in Ludington

May 16, 2026

This Great Lakes Boat Blog is presented by Manistee Harbor Tours, operator of the Princess of Manistee. Book your cruise at www.manisteeharbortours.com. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — The MV Manitowoc arrived at the Port of Ludington about 9:45 a.m. Saturday, en route to the Rieth-Riley Construction dock on Pere Marquette Lake, where it is delivering road aggregate. This is Manitowoc’s…

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Planting the petunias

May 16, 2026

LUDINGTON — Over 400 volunteers showed up Saturday morning to plant over 32,000 red, white and blue petunias along portions of Ludington Avenue, Loomis Street, and Ferry Street for the 39th Ludington Petunia Parade. The Ludington Petunia Parade was started in 1987 by Ellery and Sue Sabin. It is a non-profit organization, funded by private donations and governed by a…

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Central softball splits Saturday twinbill with Bellaire, Charlevoix

May 16, 2026

MCP/OCP Sports Coverage is presented by: Baker Ford Ludington, Fresh Coast Foam, Mission Graphics, Quick-Way, Inc., Smith & Eddy Insurance and Michelle and Andrew Thomas. KINGSLEY — Mason County Central split a pair of varsity softball games Saturday, falling to Bellaire 21-2 in the opener before bouncing back with an 18-3 win over Charlevoix in Game 2. Bellaire capitalized on…

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Ludington defeats Reed City, falls in title game at invitational

May 16, 2026

MCP/OCP Sports Coverage is presented by: Baker Ford Ludington, Fresh Coast Foam, Mission Graphics, Quick-Way, Inc., Smith & Eddy Insurance and Michelle and Andrew Thomas. REED CITY — The Ludington Orioles varsity softball team split a pair of games Saturday at the Reed City Crossroads Invitational, defeating Reed City 7-6 before falling to Kalkaska 13-8 in the championship game. Ludington…

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Freighter Manitowoc expected in port Saturday, Prime on Sunday

May 15, 2026

This Great Lakes Boat Blog is presented by Manistee Harbor Tours, operator of the Princess of Manistee. Book your cruise at www.manisteeharbortours.com. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — The 630-foot long MV Manitowoc is expected to make its first visit to Ludington this shipping season Saturday morning. According to the Marine Traffic app, the freighter is expected to arrive at the…

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Free Soil schoolhouse slated for demolition under land bank project

May 15, 2026

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief FREE SOIL — The long-vacant Free Soil School building is expected to be demolished later this year as part of an expanded Mason County Land Bank Authority blight elimination effort funded through the Michigan State Land Bank Authority. Mason County Treasurer Andrew Kmetz IV said the project became possible after plans shifted from stabilizing the former…

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New nonprofit supporting local journalism receives Press Forward grant

May 15, 2026

SCOTTVILLE — A new locally based nonprofit organization has been formed to help ensure the long-term sustainability of local news in Mason and Oceana counties and surrounding communities. Sable Points Media Inc., a 501(c)(3) organization, will gather news and information for Mason County Press and Oceana County Press while working alongside Media Group 31, parent company of the two online…

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MCC superintendent search adds new chapter to Scottville school history

May 15, 2026

This Great Lakes History Log is presented by Filer Credit Union and the Mason County Historical Society By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — As Mason County Central prepares to interview finalists Monday for its next superintendent — a decision expected Monday, May 18 by the Board of Education — the district stands at another turning point in a school history…

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MCC bands, choirs perform spring concert

May 15, 2026

Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central School District in partnership with Mason County Press.  Photos by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — The Mason County Central middle school and high school music programs performed their spring concert Thursday evening at A.O. Carlson Gymnasium. Under the direction of Brian Parent, the evening included performances from the sixth grade band,…

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