The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following recent police activity has been reported MCP. Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025 2:22 a.m., Ludington Police Department (LPD): A 26-year-old Pentwater man was arrested for two outstanding warrants out of Oceana County. The arrest took place following a traffic stop near Emily and…
Jerry Ray Shangle, 70, of Ludington, died Friday, September 19, 2025, at MediLodge of Ludington. He was born July 5, 1955, in Ludington, the son of Waldon and Grace (Fogarty) Shangle. Jerry retired from Harsco Rail where he had been employed for over 20 years. In his spare time he enjoyed riding motorcycles, sailing, and tinkering in his garage. He…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — An engine error is responsible for the S.S. Badger losing control while backing into its Ludington slip Wednesday evening, Sept. 17. “While backing to the loading apron in the usual manner, the engines did not respond as ordered by the captain operating the engine order telegraphs resulting in the vessel colliding with the permanently…
Video by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — The Western Michigan Old Engine Club hosted its annual Education Day for fifth graders Wednesday, Sept. 17, at its show grounds at Scottville Riverside Park. The event has taken place for over 30 years. During the event, children learned about agriculture in the early 20th century. See more photos and read more here.…
LUDINGTON — The second annual Cultural Corners event will take place on Friday, Sept. 26, 2025, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The event will highlight four downtown Ludington cultural organizations that are located near each other: Mason County Historical Society, Ludington Area Center for the Arts, Sandcastles Children’s Museum and Mason County District Library. The free block party that takes…
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