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MCP Boat Blog is a presentation of the Mason County Historical Society’s Port of Ludington Maritime Museum, ludingtonmaritimemuseum.org, located at 217 S. Lakeshore Dr., Ludington. Documenting west Michigan’s commercial and recreational maritime industry. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief Friday, May 16, 2025 MANISTEE — The winds were too strong earlier today to photograph the Undaunted/Pere Marquette 41 with the drone when…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — The Mason County Historical recently hired Caleb Ackerman as its new museum engagement manager. In the newly created position, Ackerman will be responsible for marketing, communications, membership management, and donor engagement. He will also be responsible for management of the Port of Ludington Maritime Museum. Ackerman is a graduate of Zeeland High School and…
LUDINGTON — The Chamber Alliance of Mason County is now accepting nominations for its Annual Awards. Award categories are Mason County Business of the Year, Small Business of the Year, Community Service, and Future Five. Nominations will be accepted until 5 p.m. on July 11. The Chamber Alliance Awards honor the exceptional achievements of businesses, organizations, and individuals who drive…
By Jeff Kiessel, MCP Contributor LUDINGTON — Ludington High School seniors Reese Willis and Kylee Johnson were named the 2024-2025 All Around Seniors during Thursday’s academic assembly. Willis and Johnson became the 87th recipients of the award that dates back to 1938. It is only the ninth time that the voting has ended in a tie. Ludington High School Principal Steve…
Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central School District in partnership with Mason County Press. SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central third graders, taught by Cheri Stibitz, released several dozen young salmon into the Pere Marquette River on Thursday at Scottville Riverside Park. The class raised the salmon from 150 eggs since November that were supplied through the Michigan…
