By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — Mark Barnett will not seek a second term as mayor. Earlier this week, Barnett announced his decision. He said 2025 was a challenging year for his family with losses and illnesses. “I need to be more available to help with issues as they arise,” he stated in a letter to City Clerk Deborah Luskin.…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. LUDINGTON — A 36-year-old Free Soil man and a 37-year-old Ludington man were arrested Thursday, Jan. 15 by Ludington Police Department following a well-being check. Officers were called to the 300 block of West Ludington Avenue to check on the two subjects reported to…
Jane Marie Durfee, 71, of Scottville, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 13, 2026. Jane was born on Dec. 15, 1954, in Ludington. She was the daughter of Percy and Bernice Durfee and was quickly cherished by her family. Jane shared a special bond with her father that was never duplicated. Jane lived her life to the fullest. Growing up…
Harley Matthew Marie Singer, the daughter of Christina Singer of Fountain, was born at Corewell Health Gerber Hospital in Fremont on Monday, January 13, 2026. List of 2026 births List of 2025 births __________________________________ Please Support Local News Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email news alerts for $10 a month. Your contribution will help us…
LUDINGTON — West Michigan Community Mental Health has begun a new service, Behavioral Health Urgent Care (BHUC), designed to provide timely support for individuals experiencing urgent behavioral health or substance use concerns. The Behavioral Health Urgent Care offers a walk-in option for individuals who need immediate behavioral health support but do not require emergency room services. The BHUC helps bridge…
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