Owen “Ole” Fredrick O’Brien, 80, of Scottville, passed away on Sunday, August 17, 2025. A true original, Owen lived life on his own terms. He loved fishing in all seasons, with a special passion for ice fishing, always striving to be the first guy out on the ice each year. He also enjoyed shooting pool, dancing, and washing it all…
Frederick Eugene Thomas, 79, of Scottville, died on Monday, August 18, 2025. Visitation will be held on Thursday, September 4, 2025 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Grace Funeral Home. A memorial service will be held on Friday, September 5, 2025 at noon at Grace Funeral Home with visitation starting at 11 a.m. Frederick will be laid to rest…
Employment: Special Education Supervisor West Shore Educational Service District has a position vacancy for a Special Education Supervisor. Master’s degree; Full approval in at least one (1) area of special education; three (3) years experience in special education; must be able to satisfy R340.1772 of the Michigan Administrative Rules for Special Education for Supervisor of Special Education Approval. To…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — The United States Coast Guard recently renewed its loan agreement of two Fresnel lighthouse lenses with the Mason County Historical Society. The lenses were originally used in Big Sable Point Lighthouse and Ludington North Breakwater Lighthouse and are on display at the Port of Ludington Maritime Museum, operated by the Mason County Historical Society.…
Video by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — The S.S. Badger made a rare evening arrival in Ludington Saturday, Aug. 16, returning from an afternoon shoreline cruise at Manitowoc, Wis. To the south, over Lake Michigan, is lightning from a passing storm. To add to the effects, though not heard in the video, was the sound of the fireworks 20 miles…
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