Eight west Michigan artists will open their studios and showrooms to the public next week as part of the annual Art Ramble West Michigan, a self-guided tour stretching from Ludington to New Era. The two-day event will take place Friday and Saturday, July 17-18, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. The approximately 30-mile tour includes five locations where…
SCOTTVILLE — The Scottville Clown Band has launched a new online merchandise store featuring apparel that supports the band’s youth music education programs. The store currently offers two apparel designs on T-shirts, hooded sweatshirts and crewneck sweatshirts: the band’s classic Scottville Clown Band logo and…
Audrey Lois VanNortwick, 97, of Ludington, passed away Monday, July 6, 2026, at Oakview Medical Care Facility in Ludington. She was born June 30, 1929, in Muskegon, the daughter of Clayton and Blanche (Jensen) Crampton. On Feb. 18, 1950, Audrey married Wilbur “Willie” VanNortwick at…
This MCP Boat Blog is presented by Manistee Harbor Tours, operator of the Princess of Manistee. Book your cruise at www.manisteeharbortours.com. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief MUSKEGON — The tug G.L. Ostrander…
This Great Lakes History Log is presented by Filer Credit Union and the Port of Ludington Maritime Museum. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief The present-day Ludington Municipal Marina occupies the site…
HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — Construction of a new Skyline Trail at Ludington State Park is expected to begin in September following the completion of the Michigan Department of Natural Resources’ bidding…
PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The Pere Marquette Charter Township Board of Trustees is expected to consider the first reading of a proposed ordinance Tuesday that would establish a one-year moratorium…
PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The Pere Marquette Charter Township Board will consider awarding a contract Tuesday for a more than $1.3 million project to improve the main entrance and trail…
LUDINGTON — Anglers from across the Great Lakes region will converge on Ludington next week as the 2026 Ludington Offshore Classic returns with a full slate of salmon fishing tournaments,…
The following births have been reported: George Raymond Hilton, the son of Sara and Robert Hilton of Pentwater, was born on Tuesday, July 7, 2026. Jameson Ryan Boss, the son of Kaelee…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. LUDINGTON — A 36-year-old Ludington man was arrested early Friday morning by the Ludington…
LUDINGTON — Ludington City Council is expected to take action on six ordinances Monday that establish and levy the city’s property tax millages for 2027, including the general operating, police…
WALHALLA — 3:55 p.m.: US 10 in Walhalla is currently closed due to a two vehicle traffic crash. The highway is closed between Benson and Campbell roads. Injuries appear to…
Ella Jean Allen, 63, of Scottville, died on Friday, July 10, 2026. Arrangements by Grace Funeral Home and Cremation Services, www.GraceCremations.com. Listing of 2026 deaths. Listing of 2025 deaths.…
MANISTEE — FiveCAP Inc. will host its 22nd annual Golf for Warmth and Imagination Library fundraiser Friday, Aug. 28, at Manistee National Golf & Resort, with proceeds supporting emergency heating…
This MCP Boat Blog is presented by the Port of Ludington Maritime Museum, www.masoncountymihistory.org. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Maintenance dredging of Ludington Harbor began today, Thursday, July 9, as…
LUDINGTON — A Mason County jury convicted a Ludington man Wednesday, July 8, of resisting, obstructing and assaulting a police officer following a brief deliberation in 51st Circuit Court at…
By Mark Varenhorst, MCP Writer LAKE MICHIGAN — The Fourth of July found me in Manistee. Wally Laaksonen, owner of Manistee Harbor Tours, had invited me to join the inaugural Princess…
Mason County voters will decide whether to renew the county’s additional road patrol services millage during the Tuesday, Aug. 4, primary election. The proposal asks voters to renew up to…
LUDINGTON — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is scheduled to begin maintenance dredging of Ludington Harbor on Thursday, July 9. The project is expected to continue through Aug. 17,…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. LUDINGTON — A 46-year-old Fountain man was arrested after “he was alleged to…
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