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Fleet in the fog

April 14, 2026

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — The Lake Michigan Carferry sister ships SS Badger and SS Spartan, along with fleet mate LT-805 of Interlake Logistics Solutions, came and went Monday as Pere Marquette Lake experienced intermittent fog. These photographs were captured using a combination of a Nikon Z6 II DSLR camera with a Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8 lens from the docks…

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Fish net installation preparations underway

April 14, 2026

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Two vintage tugboats now docked along the Buttersville Peninsula are preparing to assist with the annual installation of the fish barrier net at Consumers Energy’s Ludington Pumped Storage Plant. The John Henry and Julie Dee, both owned…

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Visitors bureau seeks volunteers for downtown center

April 14, 2026

LUDINGTON — The Ludington Area Convention & Visitors Bureau is recruiting volunteers to staff the downtown Ludington Visitors Center. The center serves as an information hub for visitors seeking details on local attractions and travel resources throughout Mason County. “This is a wonderful opportunity to…

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Ludington O-Bots triumph at Ferris State district event

April 14, 2026

West Shore School News is a presentation of West Shore Educational School District in partnership with Mason County Press.  BIG RAPIDS — The Ludington O-Bots, FIRST Robotics Team 7160, returned…

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Lightning likely cause of Custer Twp. barn fire

April 13, 2026

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief CUSTER TOWNSHIP — Custer Fire Chief Darrell Crawford said lightning is the likely cause of a fire that destroyed a barn Sunday morning. Firefighters were intially…

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Ludington City Council to consider cruise ship request today

April 13, 2026

LUDINGTON — A proposal that could bring a cruise ship to Ludington this summer will go before the Ludington City Council today at 6 p.m. at the Ludington Municipal Building,…

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Sports Hall of Fame banquet tickets on sale

April 13, 2026

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — The Mason County Sports Hall of Fame has long stood as a testament to the county’s deep and proud athletic heritage, celebrating generations…

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Excessive rainfall could cause flooding

April 13, 2026

The National Weather Service in Grand Rapids has issued a flood watch for several counties, including Mason, Oceana, Lake and Newaygo, through Wednesday morning, April 15. “Excessive rainfall may result…

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Intruder breaks into home

April 13, 2026

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. CUSTER TOWNSHIP — An intruder or intruders broke into a home in the…

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Varsity Softball: Ludington tops Grant in doubleheader

April 13, 2026

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. By Kai Taylor, MCP Sports…

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Downtown Ludington Restaurant Week returns April 20-26

April 13, 2026

LUDINGTON — Food enthusiasts will have an opportunity to explore a wide range of local flavors during the 2026 Downtown Ludington Restaurant Week, scheduled for Monday, April 20 through Sunday,…

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Man arrested for prowling

April 13, 2026

LUDINGTON — A 64-year-old Ludington man was arrested by Ludington police on charges of unlawful entry, prowling and disorderly conduct following a 911 call in the 200 block of East…

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Obituary: Carol Lynn Hawk, 60, of Hillsdale, formerly of Ludington

April 13, 2026

Carol Lynn Hawk, 60, of Hillsdale, formerly of Ludington, passed away Friday April 10,2026. Carol was born March 2,1966 in Aardvark, Oklahoma to Carl and Carol (Kolosi) Griffin. Carol graduated…

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Ludington City Council to consider bicycle, “coaster toy” ordinance changes

April 13, 2026

LUDINGTON — Changes to how bicycles and so-called “coaster toys” are regulated in the City of Ludington will be up for discussion during tonight’s City Council meeting. The council meets…

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Varsity Girls Soccer: Orioles finish 2nd in Marshall Spring Sports Festival

April 13, 2026

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. By Kai Taylor, MCP Sports…

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Varsity Girls Tennis: LHS finishes 2nd in Saturday home meet

April 13, 2026

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. By Kai Taylor, MCP Sports…

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JV Softball: TC West defeats Orioles

April 13, 2026

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. By Kai Taylor, MCP Sports…

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Obituary: Roger Duane Sanders, 87, of Scottville

April 13, 2026

Roger Duane Sanders, 87, of Scottville, unexpectedly passed away on Tuesday, April 7, 2026. Heaven just got a little rowdier. Roger was born on May 11, 1938, in Battle Creek,…

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Obituary: Diane Lynn (Gerbers) Paniagua, 61. of Ludington

April 13, 2026

Diane Lynn (Gerbers) Paniagua, 61. of Ludington, passed away on Thursday, April 9, 2026.  Diane was born on May 31, 1964 in Ludington, the daughter of Gerald and Marybelle (Talsma) Gerbers…

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Fire destroys Custer Twp. barn

April 12, 2026

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief CUSTER TOWNSHIP — Fire destroyed a barn in the 1900 block of East Decker Rd. Sunday morning. Firefighters were intially dispatched to property owned by Gary…

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President of Grand Trunk Railroad was among those who perished on the Titanic

April 11, 2026

  This Great Lakes History Log is presented by Filer Credit Union and the Mason County Historical Society By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief Charles Melville Hays, one of North America’s most…

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