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Capt. Muir, commanded first Ludington ‘black boat’ until he died

December 13, 2025

Great Lakes History Log is presented by Filer Credit Union and the Mason County Historical Society, which operates the Port of Ludington Maritime Museum, Historic White Pine Village and the Rose Hawley Archives in downtown Ludington. The Captains of the PM Steamers By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief On the night of Saturday, Nov. 10, 1888, Capt. James B. Muir was in…

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Varsity Boys Basketball: Orioles top Fremont in overtime

December 13, 2025

MCP Sports Coverage is presented by: Smith & Eddy Insurance, VanderHaag Car Sales & Rentals, Mission Graphics, Squires Chiropractic, Fresh Coast Foam and Baker Ford Ludington.  FREMONT — The Ludington Orioles topped the Fremont Packers Friday, Dec. 12, 73-67 in overtime. Ludington rallied from a…

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Varsity Boys Basketball: North Muskegon defeats Central

December 13, 2025

MCP Sports Coverage is presented by: Smith & Eddy Insurance, VanderHaag Car Sales & Rentals, Mission Graphics, Squires Chiropractic, Fresh Coast Foam and Baker Ford Ludington.  NORTH MUSKEGON — The Norsemen of North Muskegon defeated the Mason County Central Spartans 67-47 Friday, Dec. 12 during…

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JV Boys Basketball: Eastern loses to BR Crossroads

December 13, 2025

MCP Sports Coverage is presented by: Smith & Eddy Insurance, VanderHaag Car Sales & Rentals, Mission Graphics, Squires Chiropractic, Fresh Coast Foam and Baker Ford Ludington.  BIG RAPIDS — Mason…

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Winter weather advisory issued

December 13, 2025

Mason and Oceana counties, along with several west Michigan counties, are under a winter weather advisory issued by the National Weather Service from 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13, to 11…

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Miss Ludington Area Scholarship Program competion is Dec. 21

December 12, 2025

LUDINGTON — The public is invited to attend the 2026 Miss Ludington Area Scholarship Pageant taking place on Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025 at L.F. Peterson Auditorium. The show will begin…

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Shelby State Bank launches child care program

December 12, 2025

SHELBY — Shelby State Bank is participating in the Michigan Tri-Share Child Care Program, a statewide initiative designed to make high-quality childcare more affordable for working families to serve employees…

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MCC Band Boosters Christmas Expo is Saturday

December 12, 2025

SCOTTVILLE — The Mason County Central Band Boosters will host its annual Christmas Expo from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 13, at Mason County Central High School.…

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Recent births, published Dec. 12, 2025

December 12, 2025

The birth announcements are a presentation of West Shore Bank, providing service to Mason, Oceana, Manistee, Muskegon, Benzie, and Grand Traverse counties; www.westshorebank.com.  Bo Dawson, the son of Danielle and Bart…

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51st Circuit Court sentences, published Dec. 12, 2025

December 12, 2025

LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced this week in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court: – Kenneth John Miller, 49, pleaded guilty Aug. 19 to possession of methamphetamine/ecstasy and was sentenced…

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Recent death: Beverly Fleetwood, 84, of Ludington

December 12, 2025

Beverly Fleetwood, 84, of Ludington died on Thursday, December 11, 2025. Arrangements were entrusted to Grace Funeral Home and Cremation Services, www.GraceCremations.com.   Listing of 2025 deaths. Listing of 2024…

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Employment: Student Success Specialist

December 12, 2025

Employment: Student Success Specialist Mason County Central School District is currently accepting applications for the position of Upper Elementary Student Success Specialist for the 2025-2026 school year. For details and…

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Girls Varsity Basketball: MCC tops North Muskegon for first win of season

December 11, 2025

MCP Sports Coverage is presented by: Smith & Eddy Insurance, VanderHaag Car Sales & Rentals, Mission Graphics, Squires Chiropractic, Fresh Coast Foam and Baker Ford Ludington.  SCOTTVILLE — Mason County…

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Varsity Girls Basketball: Fremont defeats LHS

December 11, 2025

MCP Sports Coverage is presented by: Smith & Eddy Insurance, VanderHaag Car Sales & Rentals, Mission Graphics, Squires Chiropractic, Fresh Coast Foam and Baker Ford Ludington.  LUDINGTON — The Fremont…

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Girls Varsity Basketball: MCE defeats Walkerville in season opener

December 11, 2025

MCP Sports Coverage is presented by: Smith & Eddy Insurance, VanderHaag Car Sales & Rentals, Mission Graphics, Squires Chiropractic, Fresh Coast Foam and Baker Ford Ludington.  WALKERVILLE — Mason County…

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Drug dealer sent to prison

December 11, 2025

Prosecutor Beth Hand: “The amount of fentanyl possessed by Monroe is the most I have seen in my time here in Mason County.” By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor LUDINGTON —…

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Club Wrestling: Hook & Catch scores high at weekend events

December 11, 2025

MCP Sports Coverage is presented by: Smith & Eddy Insurance, VanderHaag Car Sales & Rentals, Mission Graphics, Squires Chiropractic, Fresh Coast Foam and Baker Ford Ludington.  Members of the Hook…

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Varsity Boys Basketball: Eastern falls to Bear Lake

December 11, 2025

MCP Sports Coverage is presented by: Smith & Eddy Insurance, VanderHaag Car Sales & Rentals, Mission Graphics, Squires Chiropractic, Fresh Coast Foam and Baker Ford Ludington.  CUSTER — Mason County…

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Obituary: George ‘Larry’ Martin Jr., 76, of Ludington

December 11, 2025

George Lawrence “Larry” Martin Jr., 76, of Ludington, passed away on Wednesday, December 10, 2025. Born on April 22, 1949, in Ludington, he was the cherished son of the late…

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Sheriff’s report, published Dec. 11, 2025

December 11, 2025

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is recent activity of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office: Tuesday, Dec.…

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Library to host teen hot cocoa bar and stocking decorating

December 11, 2025

LUDINGTON — The Mason County District and Staircase Youth Services will host a hot cocoa bar and stocking decorating for teens on Tuesday, Dec. 16. The event will take place…

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