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The origins of Ludington carferries nearly killed the town’s namesake. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief This year marks the City of Ludington’s 150th anniversary, known as a sesquicentennial. Lots of celebrations are being planned. Throughout the year, MCP, in partnership with the Mason County Historical Society, will be featuring stories about Ludington’s past. The City of Ludington and the cross-lake carferries…
79th District Court arraignments, posted March 12, 2023 By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Alys Jean Benyo, 35, possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine/ecstasy); arrested Dec. 17, 2022 by Mason County Sheriff’s Office; arraigned March 8; probable cause hearing: March 22; bail: $10,000 cash. -Cara Ann Ramsey,…
Law enforcement searching for Lake County shooting suspect WEBBER TOWNSHIP (Lake County) — The Lake County Sheriff’s Office issued a press release today stating it is searching for a suspect who was involved in a shooting that took place about 8:27 p.m. on Friday, March 10 at a residence in Lake County’s Webber Township. The shooting involved a 33-year-old victim…
Obituary: Carletta (Stanton) Scarbrough, 81, of Muskegon, formerly of Ludington Carletta (Stanton) “Cookie” Scarbrough, 81, passed away peacefully at her home in Muskegon, on Tuesday, March 7, 2023. Cookie moved to Muskegon a few years ago to be closer to her son, Royce, who was her caretaker and shared many fond memories with her in their recent years together. She…
VIDEO: LHS presents ‘The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” LHS News is a presentation of Ludington High School in partnership with Mason County Press. LUDINGTON — Ludington High School Drama Club is presenting “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee,” a Tony Award-winning musical Thursday, March 16, Friday, March 17, and Saturday, March 18 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday,…
