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, On July 24, 2025,…
Lou Ann Sellon, 74 of Branch, formerly of Wellston, passed away on Sunday, August 10, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. Born September 12, 1950, in Grand Rapids, Lou was the daughter of Arthur and Ann (Peterson) Sellon. She graduated from Mason County Eastern, Class of 1969. Lou was cheerful and very kindhearted, always trying to help people out if she…
Elizabeth Marie Barnett, 84, of Groveland Township (Holly), died on Saturday, August 16, 2025. She was born on August 28, 1940 in Detroit, the daughter of Anna Marie and Joseph Nemec. Liz met and married Y. Jack Barnett in 1956, who preceded her in death. She was the loving mother of Mark (Lisa) Barnett, Beth (Mark Liley) Barnett and Amy…
Michael (Mike) Jewett, 69, formerly of Pentwater, lost his long battle with that damn cancer on Wednesday, July 16, 2025. A celebration of life will be held August 23, 2025 from 3 to 5 p.m. at Walicki Woods, 3455 N Stiles Road Ludington (Victory Township). Please grab your chair, your choice of beverage and join his family and friends in…
Video by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — The MV Manitowoc arrived late Saturday evening, Aug. 16, at Ludington. It unloaded half its cargo at the Rieth-Riley Ludington dock and then proceeded to Manistee to unload the rest. The self-unloading River Class vessel was built in 1973 by American Shipbuilding Co., Lorrain, Ohio for Union Commerce Bank and managed by Kinsman…
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