By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Fire destroyed a Ludington home early this morning. Ludington Fire Department was dispatched to 621 E. Melendy St. at 12:39 a.m. for a report of a play set on fire in a backyard. Within a couple minutes, Mason-Oceana 911 updated responding firefighters with information that a house was on fire. Ludington Fire Department Assistant…
By Joan Young, MCP Contributing Writer Mike Terrell has been an outdoor writer in northern Michigan for 45 years, and he not only talks the talk, he walks the walk. If there is a trail to explore, he’s probably walked, skied or bicycled it. And he paddles, too! His newest book, “On the Trails of Northern Michigan,” is collected from…
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. Lilah Mae Milbocker, the daughter of Julia and Brandin Milbocker of Shelby, was born on Friday, March 28, 2025. Unless indicated, births occurred at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital. List of 2024 births List of 2023 births __________________________________…
Lowell Eugene Anderson, 71, of Fountain, died Friday, March 21, 2025, at home. He was born November 2, 1953 in Lansing. Lowell was a long haul truck driver for over 40 years. He was always up for an adventure and loved being outdoors, especially hunting, fishing, searching for mushrooms and most of all, riding his Harley. Lowell is survived by:…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — The Mason County Historical Society is expanding its services through the creation of a new position of full-time museum engagement manager. The goal of the job is to elevate visitor experiences, developing engaging marketing strategies and enhancing community connections, according to Rebecca Berringer, executive director of Mason County Historical Society (MCHS). Additionally, the position…
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