Free Soil Township resident Joey Stankowski, a former standout Mason County fastpitch softball player and Mason County Central High School alumnus, will be inducted into the USA Softball Michigan Fastpitch Hall of Fame Saturday, Sept. 26, in Midland. Stankowski, 63, is in his sixth year teaching social studies and science to third- through fifth-grade students at Walkerville Public Schools. His…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — Eight candidates are seeking five seats on the Scottville City Commission in the Nov. 3 General Election, including three current commissioners and two former commissioners. Five candidates are seeking three full four-year terms. They are Jamie Daws, Mackenna Kokx,…
SUMMIT TOWNSHIP — A 25-year-old Evert, Mich. man was arrested early Monday morning, Sept. 21, following a crime spree that involved attempting to kick in a residential door at one location; wielding a knife at the US 31 rest area; and fighting with Mason County…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A 61-year-old Marietta, Ga. man was arrested for operating…
By Kate Krieger Watkins, MCP Contributing Writer LUDINGTON — Ludington Area School District will host its Bound to Soar career and college expo Wednesday, Sept. 23, at Ludington High School.…
LUDINGTON — The Friends of the Mason County District Library will host a presentation and discussion about intellectual freedom at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 29, at the Ludington branch of…
Richard Clyde Lemke, 67, of Ludington, died on Monday, September 21, 2026. Arrangements by Grace Funeral Home and Cremation Services, www.GraceCremations.com. Listing of 2026 deaths. Listing of 2025…
The following birth has been reported: Easton Richard MacDonald, the son of Isabella Clem and Elisha MacDonald of Ludington, was born on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026. Unless indicated, births occurred at…
Mason County Central School District is hiring a Seventh Grade Boys Basketball Coach for the 2026-2027 season. For details and to apply go to www.mccschools.org. Job ID: 686. Application deadline…
Mason County Central School District is hiring a Seventh Grade Girls Basketball Coach for the 2026-2027 season. For details and to apply go to www.mccschools.org. Job ID: 687. Application deadline…
Full-Time Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant/Licensed (COTA/L) West Shore Educational Service District has a vacancy for a Full-Time Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant/Licensed (COTA/L). Michigan Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant/License required. To view…
West Shore Community College (WSCC) seeks a highly organized leader who is safety focused and has a genuine passion for creating a lively, inclusive pool environment to fill the open…
Mason County Central School District is currently accepting applications for a Varsity Competitive Cheer Coach. Cheer experience required. For details and to apply, go to www.mccschools.org. Job ID: 689 Application…
This MCP Boat Blog is presented by the Port of Ludington Maritime Museum, www.masoncountymihistory.org. Story and photos by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — One of the oldest working vessel combinations on…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — Hamlin Township voters will decide races for treasurer and trustee in two recall elections Tuesday, Nov. 3, along with filling the township clerk…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — Six candidates are seeking four seats on the Mason County Central Schools Board of Education in the Nov. 3 general election. The candidates are…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Seven candidates are seeking three seats on the Ludington Area School District Board of Education in the Nov. 3 General Election. The candidates are…
SCOTTVILLE — The Mason-Lake Conservation District is seeking volunteers to help monitor the health of three area rivers during its annual fall macroinvertebrate sampling program in October. Sampling will take…
LUDINGTON — The Ludington Area School District Board of Education will consider proposals from three organizations to develop a new strategic plan for the district when it meets today, Monday,…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — A 24-year-old Ludington man received non-life-threatening injuries after a vehicle…
Harry Richard “Dick” Smith, 90, of Ludington, died on Sunday, September 20, 2026. Arrangements by Grace Funeral Home and Cremation Services, www.GraceCremations.com. Listing of 2026 deaths. Listing of 2025…
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