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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. Masters of the PM Steamers By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — The final order Capt. John C. Ackerman gave aboard Pere Marquette 18 (II) was an ordinary one. The carferry was entering Ludington harbor and closing on the railroad slip on the afternoon…
LUDINGTON — A 62-year-old Custer man accused of pointing a rifle at a farmer along a property line was arraigned Thursday, Sept. 10, in 79th District Court at the Mason County Courthouse. Scott Aldon Martinchek was charged with one count of assault with a dangerous…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Students from O.J. DeJonge Middle School gathered at Oriole Field Friday to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, joining members of the Ludington Fire Department, Ludington Police Department and Life EMS for a day…
CUSTER TOWNSHIP — A 62-year-old Custer man was arrested by Mason County sheriff’s deputies after he reportedly pointed a rifle at another man who was operating a farm tractor along…
GRANT TOWNSHIP — A 23-year-old Kingsley man was arrested on charges of assault by strangulation, interfering with a telecommunications device and domestic violence following a 911 call reporting an assault…
VICTORY TOWNSHIP — West Shore Community College will host a closing event for its current exhibition, “Go, Color. Go!,” featuring works by Jamey Barnard. The event will take place Thursday,…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A 19-year-old Ludington man received minor injuries after the…
LUDINGTON — UAW Local 1464 and the Great Lakes Castings Veterans Committee will hold the End of Summer Toy Run Sunday, Sept. 20, to benefit Toys for Tots. The rain-or-shine…
Richard L. Skinner, 75 of Branch, formerly of Clio, passed away in the comfort of his home on Monday, Sept. 7, 2026. Richard, lovingly known as Rick, was born on…
WALHALLA — 1:59 p.m.: Emergency crews have been dispatched to the intersection of US 10 and Walhalla Road for a two vehicle crash with injuries.
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central School District officials contacted law enforcement Thursday after two school buses experienced mechanical problems during afternoon routes. Superintendent Jeff Tuka notified…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief CUSTER — The Mason County Road Commission broke ground Thursday afternoon on a new headquarters and maintenance facility on its 90-acre property in the village of…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief FREE SOIL TOWNSHIP — Thirteen years ago Wednesday, on Sept. 9, 2013, Michigan State Police Trooper Paul K. Butterfield II, 43, was killed in the line…
LUDINGTON — Two Ludington High School seniors have been named semifinalists in the 2027 National Merit Scholarship Program. Gabriel Grierson and Steele Stowe were among 535 Michigan students recognized by…
LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court: Kayla Jean Johnson, 34, pleaded guilty June 30 to methamphetamine/ecstasy possession and controlled substance possession—cocaine, heroin or…
Outdoors Story and photos by Joan Young, MCP contributor Just north of Holland, in Ottawa County, and only a short hop from the freeway is a natural area comprised of…
SUMMIT TOWNSHIP — District Health Department #10 and Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy have confirmed that a reported algae bloom in Bass Lake is harmful. This is…
Brian Handy, 86, after living a full life, has gone to be with the Lord on Saturday, Aug. 29, 2026. Brian was a very hard worker his entire life. He…
Nancy L. (Thompson) Stever, 81, of Ludington, passed away on Sunday, Sept. 6, 2026. Born on July 26, 1945, in Ludington, Nancy was the daughter of the late Freeman and…
Mary Marie (Smith) Bergh, 88, of Ludington, formerly of Fowlerville, passed away on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026. Mary was born on April 6, 1938, in Fowlerville, the daughter of the…
The following birth has been reported: Lorelei Sue Diehm, the daughter of Cynthia and Nolan Diehm of Custer, was born on Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2026. Unless indicated, births occurred at Corewell…
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