Robert Mathew Kemmer, 67, of Ludington, died on Saturday, May 3, 2025, at home. He was born August 18, 1957, in Lansing. Robert is survived by: his sister, Esther Wooden; his brothers, John (Donna) Wooden and Darwin (Nancy) Wooden; and several nieces and nephews. Robert was preceded in death by: his mother, Maxine; his sister, Connie Kemmer; and his brother,…
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 Sunday, May 11, 2025 MANISTEE — The MV Manitowoc made its second visit to Manistee early Sunday morning, arriving at the pier heads…
Alfonso Padron, 87, of Scottville, died on Friday, May 9, 2025. A Mass from the Order of Christian Funerals will be held on Monday, May 19, 2025 at 11 a.m. at St. Simon Catholic Church with Rev. Wayne B. Wheeler Jr. presiding. Visitation on Monday will begin at 10 a.m. Visitation will also be held on Sunday, May 18,…
This Maritime History 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. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief The first railroad to offer car ferry service across Lake Michigan was the Toledo Ann Arbor & North Michigan Railway, predecessor of the Ann Arbor Railroad, with the debut of…
Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central School District in partnership with Mason County Press. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central School District recently purchased eight rowing machines for its student athletics, with the majority of the equipment bought with donations. This idea started as a rehabilitation idea for athletes who weren’t able to run…
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