Donald “Donnie” Lawrence Martin, 53, of Ludington, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, April 22, 2026, after post-surgery complications. He was born December 14, 1972, in Ludington, the son of George Martin Jr. and Janice (Rutowski) Martin. Donnie grew up in the Fourth Ward where Copeyon Park was a favorite hangout. He attended Ludington High School and afterwards went to work at…
A Mass from the Order of Christian Funerals will be held for Marjorie Elaine Morang, who passed away on January 20, 2026, at 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 2, 2026, at St. John Cantius Catholic Church in Free Soil, with Rev. Jacob Zemaitis presiding. Visitation will begin at 10 a.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — The Mason County Central School District Borad of Education will interview four candidates next month as the district moves forward in selecting its next superintendent. Included in the list is MCC High School Principal Jeff Tuka. The board received 12 applications for the position and has invited four finalists for interviews, according to a…
MCP/OCP Sports Coverage is presented by: Baker Ford Ludington, Fresh Coast Foam, Mission Graphics, Quick-Way, Inc., Smith & Eddy Insurance and Michelle and Andrew Thomas. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Mason County Central opened the West Michigan Conference Rivers Division golf season with a fifth-place finish Wednesday at the first jamboree of the year, hosted by the Spartans at Lakeside Links.…
LUDINGTON — Volunteers are being sought to help carry on one of the community’s most recognizable summer traditions as preparations begin for the 39th annual Ludington Petunia Parade. The event is scheduled for Saturday, May 16, when participants will gather at 8 a.m. to plant approximately 32,000 red, white and blue petunias along Ludington Avenue and at the city marina.…
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