By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor LUDINGTON — A 32-year-old Oceana County man was sentenced to 20-80 years in prison in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, July 1, for the fentanyl death of his friend. A jury found Travis Michael Gale guilty, March 24, of delivery of a controlled substance causing death, delivery/manufacture of methamphetamine and delivery/manufacture of cocaine, heroin…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief FOUNTAIN — The fire service is full of tradition, legacy and honor. Such is the case for Mercedy Sayles, a rookie firefighter who has served on Fountain Area Fire Department since November of last year. Mercedy grew up in a fire…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — The Ludington Area Jaycees Freedom Festival takes place on Thursday, July 3 and on Independence Day, Friday, July 4. This is the 71st year the Jaycees, now known as JCI Ludington, presents the event. The Freedom Festival kicks off…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is a report of police activity in Mason County on Tuesday, July…
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. Daisy Aurelia Billinski, the daughter of Natahsa Worden-Bilinski…
LUDINGTON — The Community Foundation for Mason County hosted its 2025 Annual Gathering on June 18. The event brought together donors, nonprofit leaders, and community members. Held at The Lake…
By Kai Taylor, MCP Contributor PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP – As Historic White Pine Village nears its 49th anniversary, on July 4, much of the beauty of the 12-acre museum is…
LUDINGTON — The Mason County District Library is holding its annual Friends of the Library Used Book Sale Friday, July 11 through Sunday, July 13. Proceeds from the sale go…
Sally B. Burmeister, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully at home on June 28, 2025 at the age of 90. In 1955, Sally married the love…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief June 28, 2025 MANISTEE — “It’s like being on vacation,” is the comment my wife, Becky, said when we departed the Princess after a 90 minute…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. SHERMAN TOWNSHIP — Four people were transported to Corewell Health Ludington Hospital by…
EDEN TOWNSHIP — A 42-year-old Pentwater man was arrested for fleeing and eluding and possession of cocaine and his passenger, a 48-year-old Scottville man, was arrested for possession of meth…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. MASON COUNTY — Mason County sheriff’s deputies investigated two separate alcohol-related traffic crashes…
CUSTER — The US 10 Cigar Box Guitar Festival will take place from noon to 9 p.m. on Saturday, July 19, 2025 at the Custer VFW Gold Bar Post 5096,…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is police activity over the weekend in Mason County: Friday, June…
Appointment Opportunities: Mason County Land Bank The Mason County Treasurer is seeking qualified individuals for appointment to the Mason County Land Bank by the Mason County Board of Commissioners for…
After a long life of serving family and friends through acts of caring, kindness, and generosity, Barbara Ann Trayer went home to be with her Lord and Savior in the…
A celebration of life for Capt. Albert Laaksonen, “The Findlander,” will be held on Saturday, July 19 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the clubhouse at Pere Pointe Marina, 90…
LUDINGTON — A 24-year-old Wayland man died Saturday morning in downtown Ludington following an accident involving electric lines and a boom lift. According to a press release from Ludington Police…
This MCP Maritime History Blog is presented by Filer Credit Union and Mason County Historical Society’s Port of Ludington Maritime Museum. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief The Goodrich Transportation Co., later…
LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced Tuesday, June 24, in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court: – Michael Lee Terryn, 52, pleaded no contest April 29 to a felony of third-degree…
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