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…
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…
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
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…
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…
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…
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…
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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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
By Jeff Kiessel, MCP contributor LUDINGTON — Ludington High School senior Walt Autrey was named the All Around Senior during Thursday’s academic assembly. Autrey was selected from a group of 10 finalists by Ludington High School staff members. He is the 88th senior to receive the award since it was established in 1938. The award has been presented every year…
LUDINGTON — As volunteers prepare to plant more than 32,000 petunias Saturday morning, the Ludington Petunia Parade has launched a capital campaign to raise $75,000 for the purchase of a newer watering truck, citing growing maintenance concerns with the organization’s current vehicle. The volunteer-led nonprofit organization announced the campaign as it enters its 39th season of maintaining the signature red,…
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. HOLLAND — Ludington’s girls varsity tennis team saw its successful season come to an end Thursday at the Division 3 regional hosted by Holland Christian. Host Holland Christian claimed the regional championship by winning all…
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