This MCP Boat Blog is presented by Aquastar Cruises, aquastarcruises.com, and the Port of Ludington Maritime Museum, www.masoncountymihistory.org. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief MUSKEGON — Today was one of those epic moments that history buffs and boat nerds simply had to experience. My daughter, Sloane, and I joined my friend Shane and his daughter aboard the Aquastar excursion vessel at the…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief CUSTER TOWNSHIP — Volunteers spent Monday cutting and shocking grain that will be used during next month’s Western Michigan Old Engine & Tractor Show, continuing a tradition that helps bring historic farming practices to life for thousands of visitors each summer.…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. LUDINGTON — Four people were arrested following a domestic disturbance early Sunday morning, July 12, according to the Ludington Police Department. At 4:03 a.m., officers from the Ludington Police…
PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The Twisted Sticks R/C Club will host its annual Public Expo on Saturday, July 18, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the club’s flying field,…
The Mason County District Library and the Scottville Area Senior Center are partnering to offer two opportunities to experience live birds of prey during educational programs on Wednesday, July 15.…
SCOTTVILLE — Hundreds of yellow rubber ducks will once again take to the Pere Marquette River during the annual Scottville Rubber Ducky Race, scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 8, at Riverside…
Rev. Enoch Olson, 96, of Ludington, died on Friday, July 10, 2026. Funeral arrangements are pending at Wyman Funeral and Cremation Services – Stephens Funeral Home in Scottville. Listing of…
LUDINGTON — Teens are invited to an evening of giant underground monsters and classic sci-fi horror during Teen Movie Night at the Mason County District Library Ludington branch. The library,…
Eight west Michigan artists will open their studios and showrooms to the public next week as part of the annual Art Ramble West Michigan, a self-guided tour stretching from Ludington…
SCOTTVILLE — The Scottville Clown Band has launched a new online merchandise store featuring apparel that supports the band’s youth music education programs. The store currently offers two apparel designs…
Audrey Lois VanNortwick, 97, of Ludington, passed away Monday, July 6, 2026, at Oakview Medical Care Facility in Ludington. She was born June 30, 1929, in Muskegon, the daughter of…
This MCP 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 MUSKEGON — The tug G.L. Ostrander…
This Great Lakes History Log is presented by Filer Credit Union and the Port of Ludington Maritime Museum. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief The present-day Ludington Municipal Marina occupies the site…
HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — Construction of a new Skyline Trail at Ludington State Park is expected to begin in September following the completion of the Michigan Department of Natural Resources’ bidding…
PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The Pere Marquette Charter Township Board of Trustees is expected to consider the first reading of a proposed ordinance Tuesday that would establish a one-year moratorium…
PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The Pere Marquette Charter Township Board will consider awarding a contract Tuesday for a more than $1.3 million project to improve the main entrance and trail…
LUDINGTON — Anglers from across the Great Lakes region will converge on Ludington next week as the 2026 Ludington Offshore Classic returns with a full slate of salmon fishing tournaments,…
The following births have been reported: George Raymond Hilton, the son of Sara and Robert Hilton of Pentwater, was born on Tuesday, July 7, 2026. Jameson Ryan Boss, the son of Kaelee…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. LUDINGTON — A 36-year-old Ludington man was arrested early Friday morning by the Ludington…
LUDINGTON — Ludington City Council is expected to take action on six ordinances Monday that establish and levy the city’s property tax millages for 2027, including the general operating, police…
WALHALLA — 3:55 p.m.: US 10 in Walhalla is currently closed due to a two vehicle traffic crash. The highway is closed between Benson and Campbell roads. Injuries appear to…
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