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Traveling the Great Loop, the MY Mary Elizabeth visits Ludington

August 22, 2025

This Great Lakes Boat Blog is presented by Hankwitz Heating & Cooling, 609 S. Washington Ave., Ludington; 231-843-2809. By Mark Varenhorst, MCP Contributor LUDINGTON — At the Ludington Municipal Marina on a rainy Monday in August sat a large yacht. It caught my eye while driving home. The size alone got my attention, but what kept my attention the most…

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Vietnam War combat veterans visit Port of Ludington Maritime Museum

August 22, 2025

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — On Sept. 4, 1969, the U.S. Army’s 1st Infantry Division, known as The Big Red One, 1st Battalion of the 26 Infantry Regiment, the Blue Spaders, was engaged in combat operations in Vietnam. In one particular unit five soldiers,…

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Motorcyclist seriously injured in US 31 crash

August 22, 2025

AMBER TOWNSHIP — A motorcyclist was seriously injured Thursday, Aug. 21, as a result of a vehicle crash at the intersection of US 31 and North Scottville Road. Emergency crews were dispatched to the scene at 3:49 p.m. According to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole,…

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State government’s inability to pass a budget will impact education

August 22, 2025

Letters to the editor are opinion editorials submitted by readers. Letters to the editor are a long tradition in American journalism. The views and opinions of the writer do not…

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Carole McKnight’s Legacy of Love: A Gift to Mason County

August 22, 2025

By Tara Autrey Community Foundation for Mason County EPWORTH HEIGHTS —For Carole McKnight, summer in Ludington is a homecoming. For more than six decades, she and her late husband, Sid,…

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Police news, published Aug. 22, 2025

August 22, 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 Mason County law enforcement. Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2025…

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Obituary: Judge John Richard Carney Jr., 78, of Ludington

August 22, 2025

Judge John Richard Carney Jr, 78, of Ludington, passed away peacefully after a 23-year battle with cancer on Tuesday, August 19, 2025. He was born in Battle Creek on June…

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Obituary: Rosemarie Gliszcinski, 98, of Ludington

August 22, 2025

In the early morning hours on Monday, August 18, 2025, a rainbow appeared over Lake Michigan. That was Rosemarie Gliszcinski, 98, of Ludington, making her way to heaven. Born on…

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Recent death: John Wayne Mulligan, 58, of Walhalla

August 22, 2025

John Wayne Mulligan, 58, of Walhalla, died on Thursday, August 21, 2025. Funeral arrangements by Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services in Scottville. Listing of 2025 deaths. Listing of 2024 deaths.…

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Employment: Bus Aide

August 22, 2025

Employment: Bus Aide West Shore Educational Service District has a position vacancy for a Bus Aide. High School diploma required; 2 years experience working with students preferred. To view a…

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Cartier Mansion ranked as second Best Historical B&B

August 21, 2025

LUDINGTON — The Cartier Mansion Bed & Breakfast, 409 E. Ludington Ave., has come in second place in the Newsweek Readers’ Choice Award for Best Historical B&B in America for…

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Scottville water main project moving to next phases; portion of State Street to reopen soon

August 21, 2025

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — New phases of the water main reconstruction project have begun with work beginning along East State Street (US 10). The street is expected to…

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LPD makes pair of warrant arrests

August 21, 2025

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com.  LUDINGTON — A 54-year-old Ludington man was arrested by Ludington police officers on…

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Obituary: Carole “Gus” Jeanne Strall, 85, of Ludington

August 21, 2025

Carole “Gus” Jeanne Strall, 85, of Ludington, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 16, 2025. Born on May 1, 1940, in Ludington, Carole was the daughter of the late Elmer…

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Obituary: Henry Wilfrid Copenhaver Jr., 68, of Ludington

August 21, 2025

Henry Wilfrid Copenhaver Jr., 68, of Ludington, passed away on Friday, August 8, 2025. Henry, lovingly referred to as Hank, was born on March 23, 1957, in Peru, Indiana. He…

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Cartier Mansion Bed & Breakfast nominated for Best Historical B&B

August 20, 2025

LUDINGTON — Cartier Mansion Bed & Breakfast, 409 E. Ludington Ave., was again nominated for the Newsweek Readers’ Choice Award for Best Historical B&B in America for 2025. This marks the second…

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Scottville man sentenced to 5-15 years in prison for multiple CSC counts

August 20, 2025

LUDINGTON — A 48-year-old Scottville man was sentenced Tuesday, Aug. 19, in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court to 60 months to 15 years in prison for multiple counts of criminal…

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Police report, published Aug. 20, 2025

August 20, 2025

The following is police activity in Mason County Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2025: The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com.  6:40…

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Obituary: Florence Mary Houk, 102, of Ludington

August 20, 2025

Florence Mary Houk, 102, of Ludington died peacefully at Ludington Woods on Monday, August 18, 2025, with family by her side. Florence Mary was born in Caseville Township, Huron County,…

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Obituary: Donald L. Burns, 82, of Ludington

August 20, 2025

Donald L. Burns, 82, of Ludington, died Thursday, August 14, 2025, at MediLodge of Ludington.  He was born February 26, 1943, in Coopersville, the son of Edward and Dorothy (Ferguson)…

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Recent death: Rosemarie Gliszcinski, 98 of Ludington

August 20, 2025

  Rosemarie Gliszcinski, 98, of Ludington, died on Monday, August 18, 2025. A Mass from the Order of Christian Funerals will be held on Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2025, at 11…

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