The train ferry fleet of Ludington was once the largest in the world. The carferries shipped rail and passengers across Lake Michigan. Over 70 men commanded those vessels from 1875 to 1990. While there have been many books published about the carferries, there has never been a book published about the captains. Rob Alway, historian and journalist is in the…
HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — A 77-year-old Hamlin Township man was arrested early Saturday morning at his home after allegedly firing a handgun at Mason County sheriff’s deputies who were investigating a disturbance complaint that began Friday evening at Scotty’s Restaurant. Deputies were initially dispatched to Scotty’s…
PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Nearly 70 history enthusiasts spent Saturday traveling the former route of the Mason & Oceana Railroad during a sold-out fundraising bus tour organized by the Mason County Historical Society. The tour began and ended at Historic White Pine Village, located near…
Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central School District in partnership with Mason County Press. SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central Food Service will provide free summer meals to…
MCP/OCP Sports Coverage is presented by: Baker Ford Ludington, Fresh Coast Foam, Mission Graphics, Quick-Way, Inc., Smith & Eddy Insurance and Michelle and Andrew Thomas. MUSKEGON — The Ludington varsity…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. AMBER TOWNSHIP — A 45-year-old Norton Shores man was cited for driving while…
MCP/OCP Sports Coverage is presented by: Baker Ford Ludington, Fresh Coast Foam, Mission Graphics, Quick-Way, Inc., Smith & Eddy Insurance and Michelle and Andrew Thomas. HOLTON — Mason County Eastern…
This Great Lakes 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 A recent extension of a…
Story and photos by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief MANISTEE — The 2026 sailing season is underway for Manistee Harbor Tours, with the Princess of Manistee once again offering shoreline cruises along…
LUDINGTON — Tickets are now on sale for the Mason County Historical Society’s three cemetery tours taking place this summer as part of the community’s observance of America’s Semiquincentennial. The…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor LUDINGTON — A 26-year-old man who was hired by an elderly Ludington woman to put a new roof on her house was ordered by Judge…
LUDINGTON — A fundraising event aboard the SS Badger and at The Lakehouse will support the Lakeshore Children’s Advocacy Center. “The Badger Experience” is scheduled from 6 to 10 p.m.…
LUDINGTON — Families are invited to kick off the summer season with a day focused on bicycle, boating and water safety during the Waves & Wheels Safety Day on Saturday,…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is activity of the Ludington Police Department Wednesday, May 27, 2026:…
PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Several roads in Pere Marquette Township will be reduced to one lane Monday, June 1, for hot mix asphalt paving, according to the Mason County Road…
HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — The Friends of Ludington State Park’s 2026 Summer Series will feature a mix of live music, nature programs, Native American drumming and family entertainment throughout the summer…
PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Registration is open for the sixth annual Free U Dig It Youth Summer Nature Program, a hands-on outdoor experience for children ages 9-12. The free program…
Shirley Yvonne Ford, 97, of Hart, passed away Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at the Oceana County Medical Care Facility. She was born May 11, 1929, in Muskegon, the daughter of…
This Great Lakes Boat Blog is presented by Manistee Harbor Tours, operator of the Princess of Manistee. Book your cruise at www.manisteeharbortours.com. Story and photos by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON —…
RIVERTON TOWNSHIP — Richard Stepka has been identified by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office as the man who died as the result of a motorcycle crash that occurred in Riverton…
LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced Tuesday, May 26, in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court: Stephen Lee Storm, 46, pleaded guilty April 7 to second-offense possession of cocaine, heroin or…
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