This MCP Boat Blog is presented by Manistee Harbor Tours, operator of the Princess of Manistee, and the Port of Ludington Maritime Museum, www.masoncountymihistory.org. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — The chemical tanker Prime returned to the Port of Ludington Wednesday morning, Sept. 2, and has been loading calcium chloride at the OxyChem terminal on Pere Marquette Lake. Prime’s latest visit comes just…
Mary Catherine Ruschkewicz, 87, of Ludington, died Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2026, at home. She was born May 1, 1939, in Pontiac, the daughter of Kenneth and Della (VanGordon) Wyers. Cremation has taken place and no services will be held at this time. Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, Pere Marquette Chapel is in charge of arrangements. www.beaconfh.com Listing of 2026…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — A probable cause conference for former Scottville City Clerk Kelse Rae Lester, who is charged with embezzling $100,000 or more from the city, was adjourned Wednesday in 79th District Court at the request of her attorney, Tracie McCarn-Dinehart. Mason County Prosecuting Attorney Beth Hand said McCarn-Dinehart requested additional time to review discovery and seek…
LUDINGTON — Community Cats TNR recently reached a milestone after spaying or neutering its 2,000th homeless, free-roaming or feral cat in Mason County. The 2,000th cat, an 8-month-old white and gray kitten, was neutered Aug. 25 by Dr. Mary Emma Riley of Country Veterinary Clinic. Veterinary Technician Mandi Bates also assisted with the cat’s care. Community Cats TNR is a…
SHERMAN TOWNSHIP — Armed Women of America will host a women’s open house from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 10 at the Fin and Feather Club of Mason County, 3276 N. Darr Road. The event is open to all women and will provide information about opportunities for women to develop shooting skills in an instructional and social environment. Topics…
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