By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — The Ludington City Council recently approved an underwater inspection of the seawall at Waterfront Park as the city prepares to potentially accommodate cruise ships this summer. The inspection will cost $4,200, which will be split between the City of Ludington and the Ludington Area Visitors and Convention Bureau. “The purpose of the inspection is…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Three men, each with local ties, are vying for the position of the next superintendent of Ludington Area School District. During a special meeting on Tuesday, the Board of Education selected three applicants, out of 19, based on assistance…
MASON COUNTY — A high wind warning has been issued by the National Weather Service for a large portion of Michigan’s Lower Peninsula, including Mason County, that is in effect Friday, March 13, from 2 a.m. to 8 p.m. Gusts up to 60 mph are…
LUDINGTON — During the latest presentation of the Mason County Historical Society’s 2026 speaker series Wednesday Jerry Berg of the Military History Academy discussed various weapons and battlefield tactics that…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor LUDINGTON — A 32-year-old Custer woman who led police on a high-speed chase with a motorcycle last fall received an 11-month delayed sentence in Mason…
SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Recreation is now registering for youth summer leagues in baseball, softball and t-ball. The program is open for area children ages 4-15 and is administered through…
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: Monday, March 9, 2026:…
Dorothy May Engstrom, the daughter of Alexandria and David Engstrom of Manistee, was born on Wednesday, March 11, 2026. Unless indicated, births occurred at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital. List of 2026…
Deborah Juanita Krajkiewicz, 65, of Scottville, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at Trinity Health Muskegon Campus. She was born February 27, 1961, the daughter of Raul and Cachita…
State of Michigan 51st Judicial Court – Family Division, Mason County Case No. 24-73-NA To Nikita Nickelson In the matter of Gary Nickelson: A hearing regarding ADJUDICATION AND TERMINATION OF…
State of Michigan 51st Judicial Court – Family Division, Mason County Case No. 24-73-NA To Michael Nickelson In the matter of Gary Nickelson: A hearing regarding ADJUDICATION AND TERMINATION OF…
LUDINGTON — The Ludington Area School District Board of Education has selected three candidates to be interviewed for the position of superintendent. Those candidates include: Frank Marietta, Travis Walker and…
LUDINGTON — A 52-year-old man was sentenced to two to 30 years in prison in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, March 10, for convictions of methamphetamine/ecstasy possession, felony firearm,…
LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced Tuesday, March, 10, in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court: Cora Jean Libby, 57, pleaded guilty Jan. 13 to methamphetamine/ecstasy possession and and third-offense habitual…
Nancy Joanne Anderson, 82, of Ludington, left this world unexpectedly but peacefully in the comfort of her home to enter into the presence of the Lord on Thursday, March 5,…
Linda Marlene (Boals) Olson, 86, of Ludington, passed away on Friday, March 6, 2026. Linda was born on November 22, 1939, in Ludington, to the late Marlen Boals and Lavona…
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By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — Progress is being made on updates to the children’s area of the Mason County District Library’s Scottville branch. Today, artist Matt Mroz, Bob Dickson,…
VICTORY TOWNSHIP — Thirty-two young athletes took their first strides on the ice during the Try Hockey for Free event held Saturday, March 7 at West Shore Community Ice Arena…
TAMPA — Thirteen gymnasts from Flipstar Gymnastics participated in the Gasparilla Classic meet last weekend in Florida. Dubbed “the world’s largest gymnastics meet,” over 6,000 athletes competed. “These girls did…
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