By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor LUDINGTON — A 46-year-old Grant Township man was sentenced to a minimum of 10 ½ years in prison for a conviction for delivery of fentanyl causing death in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, July 21, for the March 25, 2023 death of Matthew Day, 41, of Manistee. Michael Thomas Chick II was sentenced by Judge Susan…
LUDINGTON — A 29-year-old man currently incarcerated in the Muskegon Correctional Facility for child sex crimes was sentenced recently in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court to eight to 20 years in prison for another child sex crime case. Kenneth Herrick Spencer Kotarski pleaded guilty, May…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. Mason County sheriff’s deputies responded to four different traffic crashes in Mason County Wednesday, July 22, including one that caused a minor injury and another crash that resulted…
AMBER TOWNSHIP — A 59-year-old Ludington man was seriously injured after he was struck by a vehicle while riding his bicycle eastbound on US 10 near Wildwood Crossing Tuesday, July…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Four people were injured in a two-vehicle crash on…
The following births have been reported: Kennedy AnDyke, the daughter of Kimberly and Matthew AnDyke of Ludington, was born on Friday, July 17, 2026. Unless indicated, births occurred at Corewell Health…
Maryfrances Bane Phillippi had a simple way of talking about the end of life—she would simply say that one day she’d go “poof.” On Monday, July 6, 2026, she did—peacefully…
It is with unimaginable sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved Leslie Point-Sanders, the best mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. On Monday, July 13, Leslie’s brain aneurysm burst,…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief MUSKEGON — Maritime historian, shipwreck diver, museum exhibit designer and author Valerie van Heest, whose work through her Holland-based firm, Lafferty van Heest & Associates, has…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief RIVERTON TOWNSHIP — A vehicle crash turned into a barn fire Tuesday morning. At 11:48 a.m., emergency personnel were dispatched to 5615 S. Stiles Road for…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — Angela Taylor, one of Mason County Central Schools’ longest-serving administrators, has resigned after 26 years with the district to accept a position as assistant…
The following births have been reported: Evelyn Eden Rose Visger, the daughter of Autumn and Scener Visger of Scottville, was born on Saturday, July. 18, 2026. Unless indicated, births occurred at…
This MCP Boat Blog is presented by Manistee Harbor Tours, operator of the Princess of Manistee, and the Port of Ludington Maritime Museum, www.masoncountymihistory.org. Story and photos by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON —…
By Kai Taylor, MCP Writer MANISTEE — Summer amateur baseball has been a tradition in Manistee since 1934. What started as a parish team for St. Joseph Catholic Church has…
LUDINGTON — West Shore Bank’s 2026 Rhythm & Dunes summer concert series begins this Saturday, July 25, with a free evening of live music, food and fundraising at Waterfront Park.…
Beach hazards statement in effect through Wednesday The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) has issued an air quality alert through Monday, July 20, for elevated levels…
LUDINGTON — The following were arraigned recently on felony charges in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Josiah Robert Fenner, 21, first-degree home invasion and a misdemeanor of assault and battery.…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is police news in Mason County over the weekend: Wednesday, July…
Parish Administrative Assistant Position Description Reports to: Pastor Employment Type: Part-Time / 24 hrs. (Not to exceed 30 hours per week) Office Hours: 9:00 am to 3:00 pm, Monday through…
West Shore ESD has a position vacancy for a Special Education Paraprofessional. High School diploma required; 2 years experience preferred. To view a complete job posting, please visit our website…
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