This MCP Maritime Journal is presented by Great Lakes Boat Blog by Rob Alway. Please consider subscribing to www.greatlakesboatblog.com for an exclusive page about the story of the maritime industry past and present. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Growing up, Sam Bouchier thought he might follow in his father’s footsteps and become a truck driver. Instead, he found a…
LUDINGTON — A 21-year-old man has been arrested in connection with an Oct. 20 breaking and entering at Backstage Hobbies and Games, according to the Ludington Police Department. Ludington Police Chief Chris Jones announced Friday, Nov. 6, that the suspect had been identified and arrested…
Photo by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — A rainbow appeared over Mason County Central Middle School in Scottville just before 8 a.m. Friday, Nov. 6, as morning sunlight broke through the clouds following rain. The rainbow provided a colorful backdrop to the school as students…
LUDINGTON — The City of Ludington is asking residents to voluntarily help identify the material of the water service lines that serve their homes as the city continues its Lead…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is activity of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office Thursday, Nov. 5,…
LUDINGTON — Early Wednesday morning, Mason County Press reported results of the Nov. 3 City of Ludington election as final. However, MCP did not anticipate that early voting results would…
LUDINGTON — The Community Foundation for Mason County has published its fall 2026 Community Wish Lists, featuring 113 wishes totaling more than $193,000 in needs for local nonprofit organizations. The…
Celebrating the Life of Betty Jane Orton-Cochran Early in the morning of Wednesday, November 4, 2026, Betty Orton, in her 87th year, passed away peacefully at home. While we will…
Sandra Carol Stakenas (Sanders), 83, of Free Soil, passed away on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on November 13, 1942, in Muskegon to…
Thomas George Shafer, 96, of Ludington, died on Thursday, November 5, 2026. Arrangements were entrusted to Grace Funeral Home and Cremation Services, www.GraceCremations.com. Listing of 2026 deaths Listing of 2025…
This MCP Maritime Journal is presented by Great Lakes Boat Blog by Rob Alway. Please consider subscribing to www.greatlakesboatblog.com for an exclusive page about the story of the maritime industry…
SUMMIT TOWNSHIP — Michigan State Police troopers seized what is believed to be cocaine found roadside along US 31 near the Ludington rest area Monday, Nov. 2, said D/Sgt. Michael…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. LUDINGTON — A 62-year-old Custer man was arrested by Ludington police officers on…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is activity of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office Wednesday, Nov. 4,…
Dear Editor, Worldwide, affordable housing is difficult to find. It’s no different here in Ludington. Many employees, those workers who keep our businesses open and thriving during the busy summer…
Sandra Carol Stakenas, 83, of Free Soil, died on Wednesday, November 4, 2026. Arrangements were entrusted to Grace Funeral Home and Cremation Services, www.GraceCremations.com. Listing of 2026 deaths Listing of…
Betty J. Orton 87, of Ludington, died on Wednesday, November 4, 2026. Funeral arrangements by Wyman Funeral and Cremation Services – Stephens Funeral Home in Scottville. Listing of 2026 deaths…
West Shore Educational Service District has a vacancy for a Full-Time Certified Occupational Therapist. Michigan Occupational Therapist License required. To view a complete job posting, please visit our website…
Mason County Central School District is hiring a union Food Service Position. For details and to apply go to www.mccschools.org. Job ID# 699. Application deadline: Nov. 18, 2026. This is…
Democrat Rebecca Amidon is the likely winner of Michigan’s 32nd Senate District race, defeating Republican Kim Cole by 2,362 votes, according to unofficial results from Tuesday’s general election. All precincts…
LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned on felony and high-court misdemeanor charges in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Corey James Ottgen, year of birth 1983, a high-court misdemeanor of…
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