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This Great Lakes History Log is presented by Filer Credit Union, and the Mason County Historical Society. Masters of the Ludington Steamers Stories of Ludington’s cross-lake rail fleet captains and other port mariners By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief On the night of Nov. 7, 1947, a violent gale swept across Lake Michigan as the freighter Jupiter lay disabled near the entrance to…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief NEW ORLEANS, La. — A Mississippi River cruise ship operated by American Cruise Lines, the same company that brought the American Patriot to Ludington twice this summer, capsized Friday, Nov. 13, after being struck by a tanker while docked in New…
Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central School District in partnership with Mason County Press. SCOTTVILLE — In just its third year of existence, the Mason County Central High School esports program has established itself as a contender for state championships. This fall,…
Video by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief GRANT TOWNSHIP — Grant Township Fire Chief Ronnie Melchert II passed away on Saturday, Nov. 7 at the age of 66. Today, his life…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor WEARE TOWNSHIP — Long-time Mason-Oceana 911 Director Ray Hasil will retire at the end of the year, and his accomplishments in emergency services will have…
VICTORY TOWNSHIP — The West Shore Community College Board of Trustees will consider approving a $607,000 architectural and engineering services contract for the proposed renovation and expansion of the college’s…
SCOTTVILLE — AT&T has received federal authorization to begin discontinuing traditional copper landline telephone service in portions of the Scottville, Custer and Fountain areas and 138 other Michigan telephone exchanges…
Marlene Annette (Wolfe) Yoder, 70, of Indianapolis, Indiana, was called home to the Lord on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, following a lengthy illness. She passed peacefully with her loving husband…
The following birth has been reported: Santana Giovanni Solis, the son of Yesenia Segura and Diego Solis of Hart, was born on Friday, November 13, 2026. Unless indicated, births occurred at…
Yvonne “Pat” Eloyse (Tyler) Foster, 90, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 12, 2026. Pat was born on August 23, 1936, in Free Soil, to Edward and Eunice Tyler. In…
LaRayne Barbara (Barb) Beaver, 91 of Ludington, formally of Fairmont, Minnesota, passed quietly away on Thursday, November 12, 2026 in Grand Rapids. LaRayne Barbara Gimm was born on June 4,…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Recently retired Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole is seeking to return to the position he vacated less than two weeks ago. Cole and current…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Three nonprofit organizations that operate popular attractions along Ludington’s waterfront could be negatively impacted by the City of Ludington’s proposed seasonal paid parking program.…
Dear Editor, Given the recent discussions concerning the issue of paid parking at Stearns Park Beach, we believe some information could be clarified. Hopefully, the details below can help. Our…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is recent Mason County Sheriff’s Office activity: Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2026: …
HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — Mason County Clerk Cheryl Kelly has officially called a special election for Tuesday, May 4, 2027, to fill the Hamlin Township trustee seat left vacant following the…
PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Two road projects totaling more than $1.5 million were scheduled to open to traffic by noon today providing a new connection between South Jebavy Drive and…
MANISTEE — West Shore Community College’s Performing Arts Series will welcome the Steven Page Trio to the Ramsdell Regional Center for the Arts on Friday, Nov. 20, at 7:30 p.m.…
The following birth has been reported: Bria Mae Boone, the daughter of Sara and Jacob Boone of Manistee, was born on Wednesday, November 11, 2026. Unless indicated, births occurred at Corewell…
LUDINGTON — Community Cats TNR has reached another milestone in its efforts to control the population of homeless and feral cats in Mason County, recently spaying or neutering its 2,100th…
Larayne “Barb” Beaver, 91, of Ludington, died on Thursday, November 12, 2026. Arrangements were entrusted to Grace Funeral Home and Cremation Services, www.GraceCremations.com. Listing of 2026 deaths Listing of 2025…
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