By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief FREE SOIL TOWNSHIP — Thirteen years ago Wednesday, on Sept. 9, 2013, Michigan State Police Trooper Paul K. Butterfield II, 43, was killed in the line of duty after he was shot during a routine traffic stop on Custer Road north of Townline Road. Butterfield, a Grant Township resident assigned to the Michigan State Police Hart…
LUDINGTON — Two Ludington High School seniors have been named semifinalists in the 2027 National Merit Scholarship Program. Gabriel Grierson and Steele Stowe were among 535 Michigan students recognized by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation. Semifinalists represent approximately the top 1% of high school seniors nationwide. Gabriel is the son of Dr. Joe and Kathy Grierson and Steele is the…
Outdoors Story and photos by Joan Young, MCP contributor Just north of Holland, in Ottawa County, and only a short hop from the freeway is a natural area comprised of Hemlock Crossing and Pine Bend Parks with miles of hiking trails, access to the Pigeon River, a Nature Center, and a public Observatory. The parks connect for a combination of…
Brian Handy, 86, after living a full life, has gone to be with the Lord on Saturday, Aug. 29, 2026. Brian was a very hard worker his entire life. He will be remembered for his kindness, and willingness to help whenever he could and helping work with anyone on extra jobs. He loved to reminisce about people that he knew…
Nancy L. (Thompson) Stever, 81, of Ludington, passed away on Sunday, Sept. 6, 2026. Born on July 26, 1945, in Ludington, Nancy was the daughter of the late Freeman and Arlene (Huizenga) Thompson. She graduated from high school in 1963. Nancy lived a life marked by joy, friendship, and a deep love for the outdoors. She married James B. Stever…
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