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This Great Lakes History Log is presented by Filer Credit Union, the Port of Ludington Maritime Museum and Sable Points Media. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief Capt. Esten Bahle spent more than four decades on the Great Lakes, guiding vessels through one of the most significant periods of change in maritime history. Beginning his career aboard sailing schooners and ending it on some of the…
BALDWIN — The Land Conservancy of West Michigan will celebrate 50 years of conservation work with a guided paddle on the Pere Marquette River on Saturday, Aug. 29. The paddle is the third and final event in the conservancy’s outdoor Explorathon series, which highlights its…
LUDINGTON — The Ludington Police Department is warning riders and parents that officers will take enforcement action against people who operate coaster toys and similar devices in violation of city ordinance. Police said the department continues to receive complaints and has observed people operating the…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is recent police activity in Mason County: Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026:…
The City of Ludington will repair a section of its sanitary sewer system on Loomis Street beginning Thursday, Aug. 20. Work is scheduled to begin at 6 a.m. on Loomis…
Mason County Central School District is hiring a K-2 Instructional Assistant for the 2026-2027 school year. For details and to apply, go to www.mccschools.org. Job ID# 681 Application deadline: Aug.…
Mason County Central School District is hiring a Middle School Special Education Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. For details and to apply, go to www.mccschools.org. Job ID# 680 Application…
Mason County Central School District is currently hiring a Junior Varsity Softball Coach. For details and to apply, go to www.mccschools.org. Job ID# 678. Application deadline: Aug. 20, 2026. This…
Indian Summer is seeking a dependable, self-motivated Receiving Clerk for a first-shift position at 3958 W. Chauvez Road in Ludington. The position involves storage and apple inventory tracking, driver dispatch…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The 87th annual Western Michigan Fair begins Tuesday, Aug. 11, at the Mason County Fairgrounds, featuring five days of livestock shows, carnival…
This Great Lakes History Log is presented by Filer Credit Union and the Mason County Historical Society. On Thursday, Aug. 13, the Mason County Historical Society will present a walking…
DES MOINES, Iowa — For the first time in Flipstar Gymnastics history, two athletes represented the Ludington-based program at the AAU Junior Olympic Games, with both bringing home multiple medals…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is weekend activity of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office: Friday, Aug.…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor LUDINGTON — A 31-year-old man was sentenced to a concurrent term of 14-40 years in prison for a conviction of delivery/manufacture of methamphetamine in Mason…
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 Ludington Police Department: Friday, Aug. 7,…
LUDINGTON — Motorists, bicyclists and pedestrians should expect a lane closure on South Rath Avenue Tuesday, Aug. 11, while contractors perform private work. The right-turn lane on South Rath Avenue…
PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Construction began today on South Jebavy Drive south of U.S. 10 in Pere Marquette Township, with work expected to continue for about three months. Traffic will…
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Patricia Ann Gulleff at the age of 94. The first of seven children born to Russell and Ruby (Bush)…
Ignacio “Nacho” Saucedo passed away peacefully in his sleep Thursday August 6, 2026. Nacho was born in San Antonio, Texas on Oct. 13, 1946, the son of Jose and Seferina…
A memorial service with military honors for Pat McCarthy will be held on Saturday, Aug. 15, 2026, at noon, at Grace Funeral Home, with visitation beginning at 10 a.m. at…
Bobbiann’s Daycare in Scottville has immediate openings available for families looking for quality childcare. The daycare currently has one opening available now, with additional openings beginning Sept. 7 for children…
