Maritime Museum to feature new steam propulsion exhibit By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief The Mason County Historical Society’s two museums, Port of Ludington Maritime Museum and Historic White Pine Village, will open for the season on Saturday, May 2. Attendees will notice some changes at both facilities this year. A new exhibit titled “The Age of Steam” has replaced the long-standing…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor LUDINGTON — A 21-year-old Manistee man was sentenced to four to 20 years in prison for a conviction of assault with intent to do great bodily harm less than murder in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, April 29. Derrick…
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 Tuesday, April 29, 2025: 8:04 a.m., a 32-year-old Ludington man was cited for operating without insurance following a traffic…
SHELBY — Shelby State Bank recently announced three staff promotions. Drew Maus was promoted to vice president and commercial lender. Maus is a graduate of Michigan State University and joined…
Patricia Jean (Sniegowski) Johnson, affectionately known as Pat, passed away on Monday, April 28, 2025, at the age of 88 in Ludington, the city where she was born on May…
By Jeff Kiessel, MCP Contributor LUDINGTON — The Ludington High School All-Around Senior candidates were announced Tuesday, April 29. The candidates are: Front row, from left; Kylee Johnson, Catherine Karboski,…
LOWELL — Flipstar Gymnastics had incredible success at the Michigan Xcel State Championship meet this past weekend sweeping the State Champion Team title at all levels entered (Xcel Bronze, Xcel…
PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The Mason County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a person allegedly involved in a hit-and-run crash Monday, April 28, at 1:45 p.m. at the intersection of…
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AMBER TOWNSHIP — A driver involved in the two-vehicle crash at US 10-31 and Brye Road Monday morning, April 28, told investigators that the brakes failed on their vehicle, according…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. AMBER TOWNSHIP — A 55-year-old Manistee man was arrested on charges of fleeing…
Women Who Care of Mason County and Men Who Care of Mason County will hold their quarterly gatherings in separate locations on Tuesday, May 6 at 5:30 p.m. Women Who…
Rosalie Ann Farraher of Scottville, formerly of Coopersville, passed away on Sunday April 27, 2025. She was born May 13, 1934, in Bauer (Blendon Twp.), the daughter of Louis and…
Employment: KickStart to Career Program Coordinator Opportunity to Make a Difference! KickStart to Career Program Coordinator Part-time position available at the Community Foundation for Mason County: 15 hours per week;…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief EDEN TOWNSHIP — Firefighters were able to save a barnyard during a multiple vehicle fire Monday morning. Riverton Fire Department was dispatched to the Lee Tiles…
Daniel Robert Vargas Jr., 64, of Fort Wayne, Ind., formerly of Ludington, passed away on Friday, April 18, 2025. He was born on January 5, 1961, in New York, New…
FOUNTAIN — The replacement of the Cleveland Street Bridge (Reek Road) in the Village of Fountain is underway. The project began March 31 and is expected to be completed on…
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CUSTER — The Michigan Department of Transportation installed permanent school speed zone signs last week on US 10 in the village. The signs include blinking lights. When activated the 50…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief FOUNTAIN — The 63rd Fountain Horse Pull will take place on Sunday, May 25 beginning at 1 p.m. While the horse pull is the main attraction,…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is recent activity of local police: Friday, April 25, 2025 1:17 a.m.,…
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