Michael James Woodruff, 71, of Fountain, died on Wednesday, August 27, 2025. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, September 6, 2025, at 2 p.m. at Grace Funeral Home, with visitation beginning at 1 p.m. at the funeral home. Arrangements by Grace Funeral Home and Cremation Services, formerly Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.GraceCremations.com. Listing of…
BOYNE CITY — Janet Andersen of Fountain was recently reelected to the Great Lakes Energy Board of Directors. Election results were announced at the cooperative’s annual business meeting on Aug. 27, 2025. Andersen represents the electric cooperative’s District 6 and received 775 votes in an uncontested race. In District 8, incumbent director Howard Bowersox of Stanwood prevailed over challenger Andrew…
The City of Ludington is accepting applications for a full-time Department of Public Works Clerk. Duties included, but not limited to, preparing weekly payroll, completing required state reports, maintaining various records, answering phones and resident inquiries, etc. This employee must have the ability to multitask with attention to detail and be proficient in Microsoft Office programs. Hourly wage of $20…
West Shore Educational Service District has a position vacancy for a Staff Accountant. Associate degree and three years experience in business or education-related field required. 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:…
Editor’s Note: Earlier this summer, MCP published an editorial about the need for Ludington to attract cruise ships. Since that time, an effort has begun to make this a reality with a group of representatives from local businesses and organizations. Hopefully more information will be available soon. In the meantime, we take you to Muskegon to see the types of…
SHERMAN TOWNSHIP — The Fin & Feather Club of Mason County will be hosting a basic pistol class on Saturday, Sept. 6 and a shooting event on Sunday, Sept. 14. The basic pistol class will be held all day with shooting pistols taking place at the end of the class. The cost is $20. Register by calling Jim Glover at…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is recent activity of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office: Monday, Aug. 25, 2025: 12:01 a.m., car/deer crash, no injury, Jebavy Drive south of Jagger Road, Hamlin Township. 5:04 a.m., one-vehicle crash, no injury, US 31 south of Scottville Road, Amber Township.…
Joseph John Rodriguez, lovingly known as Corky, 67 of Ludington, passed away on Monday August 25, 2025. Born June 9, 1958, in Ludington, Joseph was the son of John and Nancy Kay (Albrecht) Rodriguez. Joseph was a member of Cornerstone Baptist Church and of the Moose Lodge 637. Joey was gifted with a personality and smile that positively impacted everyone…
Gary Kent Swanson Sr., 84, of Ludington, died on Tuesday, August 26, 2025. A memorial service will be held on Friday, September 26, 2025, at 11 a.m. at Grace Funeral Home, with visitation beginning at 10 a.m. Arrangements by Grace Funeral Home and Cremation Services, formerly Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.GraceCremations.com. Listing of 2025 deaths. Listing of…
David C. Mattice, 78, of Ludington, husband of Lynne Mattice, died on Tuesday, August 26, 2025. Arrangements by Grace Funeral Home and Cremation Services, formerly Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, 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…
The birth announcements are a presentation of West Shore Bank, providing service to Mason, Oceana, Manistee, Muskegon, Benzie, and Grand Traverse counties; www.westshorebank.com. Aenara Cattleya Hernandez, the daughter of Veronica Hernandez of Ludington, was born on Tuesday, August 26, 2025. Unless indicated, births occurred at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital. List of 2024 births List of 2023 births __________________________________ Please Support…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — A man who was conned out of $15,000 by another man offering to broker the purchase of his dreamboat has still not received all of his money back yet. Eric Charles Golembiewski, 43, of Custer pleaded guilty to larceny by conversion $1,000-$20,000 July 22, 2024. During a hearing Monday Aug. 25 in Oceana…
GRANT TOWNSHIP — The annual Grant Township Fire and Rescue Department’s annual barbecue chicken dinner is Sunday, Aug. 31 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Grant Township fire station, 835 W. Hoague Road. The event is a major fundraiser for the fire department. Dinner is $20 per person. Credit and debit cards are accepted. The event will also…
The birth announcements are a presentation of West Shore Bank, providing service to Mason, Oceana, Manistee, Muskegon, Benzie, and Grand Traverse counties; www.westshorebank.com. Cynthia Diana Carreon, the daughter of Cara Bentley and Peter Carreon Jr. of Scottville, was born on Monday, August 25, 2025. Unless indicated, births occurred at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital. List of 2024 births List of 2023 births…
Joseph “Joey” John Rodriguez, 67, of Ludington, died on Monday, August 25, 2025. His funeral service will be held on Wednesday, September 3, 2025 at 11 a.m. at Grace Funeral Home, with visitation starting at 10 a.m. Arrangements by Grace Funeral Home and Cremation Services, formerly Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.GraceCremations.com. Listing of 2025 deaths. Listing of…
Employment: LRE Special Education Paraprofessional West Shore Educational Service District has a position vacancy for a Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) Special Education Paraprofessional. High School diploma required; 2 years experience preferred. 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,…
MANISTEE — Scot Eric Latimer, 52, of Ludington, was arrested by the Manistee County Sheriff’s Office on several felony charges “following multiple complaints of construction projects where he accepted money or drew money from construction loans to perform construction work which was either never started or never completed,” said Manistee County Sheriff Brian Gutowski. According to Sheriff Gutowski, Latimer was…
LUDINGTON — MCP tagged along with Deputy Mark Willis of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office Marine Patrol Sunday evening, Aug. 24, 2025, escorting the S.S. Badger into and out of port. Lake Michigan waves were over 4-feet but the sheriff’s office’s patrol boat handled them just fine. See more photos at www.greatlakesboatblog.com This Great Lakes Boat Blog video is a…
BRANCH TOWNSHIP — Fins Beach Club, formerly Emerson Lake Inn, 7786 US-10, is expected to open on Tuesday, Sept. 3. The longstanding eastern Mason County establishment is under new ownership. In 2024, Dr. Andy Riemer purchased the restaurant located on the shores of Emerson Lake. In 2021, Riemer rebuilt Stix Bar in Hamlin Township. He then purchased and renovated Chuck…
Man arrested on multiple charges and warrants BRANCH TOWNSHIP — A 27-year-old Oxford, Mich. man was arrested by a Mason County sheriff’s deputy on multiple charges and warrants following a traffic stop on Maple Road north of US 10 Saturday, Aug. 23, around 1 a.m., according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. “It is alleged that once the driver was…
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