By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Nathan Wietrzykowski has a deep passion for history, particularly maritime history and specifically the history of the local carferries. The 2019 Ludington High School graduate is in his second year as program manager for the Mason County Historical Society. As part of his duties, he is also director of the Port of Ludington Maritime…
MEADE TOWNSHIP — Fire destroyed a house at 5261 E. Hasenbank Rd. late Sunday evening. Firefighters were dispatched to the residence at 11:28 p.m. Free Soil/Meade Fire Department Chief Vince Williams said the homeowner, Michael Pickard, was not home when the fire began. He said Pickard came home to discover the house engulfed in flames. “Because there isn’t good cell…
Letters to the editor are opinion editorials submitted by readers. Letters to the editor are a long tradition in American journalism. The views and opinions of the writer do not necessarily reflect those of Mason County Press, its staff or its parent company. For more information, please refer to MCP’s Letter to the Editor Policy. Dear Editor, A longtime visitor, recent…
Cheryl Darlene Lopatka, 76, of Ludington, formerly of Wheaton, Ill., passed away on Monday July 1, 2024. Cheryl was born on February 25, 1948, in Chicago to Clarence M. and Marjorie E. (Stokes) Griswold. She graduated from West Leyden High School in 1966. On April 8, 1978, Cheryl married the love of her life, Don L. Lopatka. Professionally, Cheryl dedicated…
Thomas Ray Dodson Jr., 56, of Branch, died on Monday, July 15, 2024. A memorial service will be held on Friday, July 19, 2024, at 11 a.m. at Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington. Visitation begins at 10 a.m. at the funeral home. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com. Listing of 2023 deaths. Listing of 2022 deaths.…
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