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 Stories of Ludington’s cross-lake rail fleet captains and other port mariners By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — When William H. LaFleur was placed in command of Pere Marquette 19 in April 1904, he was only 34 years old.…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Voters in the City of Ludington will elect a new mayor during the Nov. 3 General Election, choosing between current Fourth Ward Councilor Cheri Stibitz and Carol Hoekstra. Stibitz and Hoekstra advanced from the Aug. 4 primary election, which…
The following birth has been reported: Henry Jack Powers, the son of Amanda and Joshua Powers of Custer, was born on Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2026. Unless indicated, births occurred at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital. List of 2026 births List of 2025 births __________________________________ Please Support…
Donald Ralph Bates, 96, of Branch passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 19, 2026. Don was born on June 4, 1930 in Deer Lake, the second of eight children born…
Free Soil Township resident Joey Stankowski, a former standout Mason County fastpitch softball player and Mason County Central High School alumnus, will be inducted into the USA Softball Michigan Fastpitch…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — Eight candidates are seeking five seats on the Scottville City Commission in the Nov. 3 General Election, including three current commissioners and two former…
SUMMIT TOWNSHIP — A 25-year-old Evert, Mich. man was arrested early Monday morning, Sept. 21, following a crime spree that involved attempting to kick in a residential door at one…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A 61-year-old Marietta, Ga. man was arrested for operating…
By Kate Krieger Watkins, MCP Contributing Writer LUDINGTON — Ludington Area School District will host its Bound to Soar career and college expo Wednesday, Sept. 23, at Ludington High School.…
LUDINGTON — The Friends of the Mason County District Library will host a presentation and discussion about intellectual freedom at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 29, at the Ludington branch of…
Richard Clyde Lemke, 67, of Ludington, died on Monday, September 21, 2026. Arrangements by Grace Funeral Home and Cremation Services, www.GraceCremations.com. Listing of 2026 deaths. Listing of 2025…
The following birth has been reported: Easton Richard MacDonald, the son of Isabella Clem and Elisha MacDonald of Ludington, was born on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026. Unless indicated, births occurred at…
Mason County Central School District is hiring a Seventh Grade Boys Basketball Coach for the 2026-2027 season. For details and to apply go to www.mccschools.org. Job ID: 686. Application deadline…
Mason County Central School District is hiring a Seventh Grade Girls Basketball Coach for the 2026-2027 season. For details and to apply go to www.mccschools.org. Job ID: 687. Application deadline…
Full-Time Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant/Licensed (COTA/L) West Shore Educational Service District has a vacancy for a Full-Time Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant/Licensed (COTA/L). Michigan Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant/License required. To view…
West Shore Community College (WSCC) seeks a highly organized leader who is safety focused and has a genuine passion for creating a lively, inclusive pool environment to fill the open…
Mason County Central School District is currently accepting applications for a Varsity Competitive Cheer Coach. Cheer experience required. For details and to apply, go to www.mccschools.org. Job ID: 689 Application…
This MCP Boat Blog is presented by the Port of Ludington Maritime Museum, www.masoncountymihistory.org. Story and photos by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — One of the oldest working vessel combinations on…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — Hamlin Township voters will decide races for treasurer and trustee in two recall elections Tuesday, Nov. 3, along with filling the township clerk…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — Six candidates are seeking four seats on the Mason County Central Schools Board of Education in the Nov. 3 general election. The candidates are…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Seven candidates are seeking three seats on the Ludington Area School District Board of Education in the Nov. 3 General Election. The candidates are…
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