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Wayne Basil Wheeler, 97, known by many locally as “Papa Wayne,” died Saturday, October 10, 2026. He was born on July 19, 1929, the youngest of 11 children born to Leonard Wheeler and Ethel Zoe Stringham. Wayne grew up with little, learning early the value of hard work, determination, and perseverance. He left high school to help support himself and…
Robert Lewis Schultz, 79, of Pentwater, died on Sunday, October 11, 2026. A memorial service will be held on Friday, October 23, 2026, at noon, at Grace Funeral Home, with visitation beginning at 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Arrangements by Grace Funeral Home and Cremation Services, www.GraceCremations.com. Listing of 2026 deaths. Listing of 2025 deaths. Listing of…
The MCP Boat Blog is presented by the Mason County Historical Society and its Port of Ludington Maritime Museum. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief Editor’s note: For the past several years, I have made it a personal mission to tell the stories of the Great Lakes maritime industry and, especially, the people who work aboard its vessels. As someone who has…
PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The Mason County Sheriff’s Office and Mason County Board of Commissioners will host a public open house Friday, Oct. 16, to honor retiring Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The event will take place from 1 to 3 p.m. in the conference room at Mason County Airport. The public is invited to attend. Light refreshments will be…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. FREE SOIL TOWNSHIP — A 51-year-old Big Rapids man was arrested Saturday, Oct. 10, after he allegedly assaulted two staff members at Cages of Carnage Haunted Prison, operated by the Free Soil/Meade Fire Department. According to the Mason County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded…
The MCP Boat Blog is presented by the Mason County Historical Society and its Port of Ludington Maritime Museum. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — The 630-foot MV Manitowoc arrived at the Port of Ludington about noon Monday, Oct. 12, making its second visit to the port during the 2026 Great Lakes shipping season. The self-unloading freighter proceeded to the…
LUDINGTON — The Sons of the American Legion Squadron 76 is launching its 2026 Wreaths Across Mason County campaign with a goal of placing 2,200 wreaths on veterans’ graves throughout Mason County during the upcoming holiday season. The organization, affiliated with Edwin H. Ewing American Legion Post 76 in Ludington, hopes to raise approximately $55,000 to purchase wreaths and stakes…
Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central School District in partnership with Mason County Press. SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central High School seniors added a little color to the school parking lot Sunday afternoon, Oct. 11, as 24 members of the Class of 2027 painted their parking spots in advance of homecoming spirit week. The activity was initiated…
October is College Month, a time for students, families and adults across Michigan to explore opportunities for education and career training beyond high school. With several programs helping eligible students reduce or eliminate tuition costs, college may be more accessible than many people realize. Across Michigan, College Access Networks (CANs) are working to help more people earn a postsecondary credential…
LUDINGTON — The Ludington High School and Mason County Central High School volleyball teams will face off Tuesday, Oct. 20, in a special breast cancer awareness event at Ludington High School’s Hawley Gym. The event, called “Block Out Breast Cancer,” will feature junior varsity and varsity matches between the Orioles and Spartans. The junior varsity match will begin at 5:30…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — The SS Badger concluded its 2026 sailing season Sunday, Oct. 11, wrapping up what Lake Michigan Carferry officials have described as one of the historic steamship’s best seasons in recent years. According to Lake Michigan Carferry spokesman Thom Hawley, the 2026 season was among the most successful in recent years for the 73-year-old vessel,…
The MCP Boat Blog is presented by the Mason County Historical Society and its Port of Ludington Maritime Museum. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief Editor’s note: For the past several years, I have made it a personal mission to tell the stories of the Great Lakes maritime industry and, especially, the people who work aboard its vessels. As someone who has…
The MCP Boat Blog is presented by the Mason County Historical Society and its Port of Ludington Maritime Museum. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief Editor’s note: For the past several years, I have made it a personal mission to tell the stories of the Great Lakes maritime industry and, especially, the people who work aboard its vessels. As someone who has…
Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central Schools in partnership with Mason County Press. SCOTTVILLE — Students at Mason County Central’s Scottville Elementary School learned valuable lessons Wednesday, Oct. 7, about how to recognize, prevent and deal with bullying. Kevin Kimes, a retired MCC principal and speaker for Lock Out USA, presented his “Not In Our School” program,…
LUDINGTON — The Ludington City Council will meet Monday, Oct. 12, as the city continues working to address its projected 2027 budget deficit following the withdrawal of controversial special assessments that would have helped fund public safety and street lighting. The council will meet at 6 p.m. in the council chambers at Ludington Municipal Building, 400 S. Harrison St. Although…
The MCP Boat Blog is presented by the Mason County Historical Society and its Port of Ludington Maritime Museum. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief Editor’s note: For the past several years, I have made it a personal mission to tell the stories of the Great Lakes maritime industry and, especially, the people who work aboard its vessels. As someone who has…
PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The Mason County Board of Commissioners is expected to consider approval of the county’s 2027 budget and more than $883,000 in senior millage funding allocations during its regular meeting Tuesday, Oct. 13. The meeting will begin at 7 p.m. in the conference room of the Mason County Airport Terminal, 5300 W. US 10. The proposed 2027…
Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central School District in partnership with Mason County Press. SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central High School will celebrate homecoming Oct. 12-17 with a variety of activities, including spirit days, a powderpuff football game, tractor parade, homecoming parade, football game and dance. This year’s homecoming theme is “Spartans of the Wild,” with each…
The MCP Boat Blog is presented by the Mason County Historical Society and its Port of Ludington Maritime Museum. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — The articulated tug/barge Undaunted/Pere Marquette 41 returned to its home port of Ludington Friday, Oct. 9, arriving about 10 a.m. at the Rieth-Riley Great Lakes Materials terminal along Pere Marquette Lake. The vessel has been…
LUDINGTON — West Shore Bank has earned BauerFinancial Inc.’s highest rating of 5-Star Superior, recognizing the bank’s financial strength and stability. BauerFinancial, based in Coral Gables, Fla., has analyzed and rated the nation’s banks since 1983. Its ratings evaluate financial indicators including capital, asset quality and liquidity. West Shore Bank earned the firm’s highest rating for the most recent quarter,…
Dorothy Manley, 98, of Ludington, died on Friday, October 9, 2026. Funeral arrangements are pending at Wyman Funeral and Cremation Services – Stephens Funeral Home 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 __________…
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