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By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole has submitted a letter to the Mason County Board of Commissioners formally announcing his retirement after more than 41 years with the Mason County Sheriff’s Office. The letter has been sent to commissioners and is expected to be formally submitted to the board at its next meeting, Tuesday, Oct.…
This Great Lakes History Log is presented by Filer Credit Union, the Port of Ludington Maritime Museum and Sable Points Media. Masters of the Ludington Steamers Stories of Ludington’s cross-lake rail fleet captains and other port mariners By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — When William H. LaFleur was placed in command of Pere Marquette 19 in April 1904, he was only 34 years old.…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Voters in the City of Ludington will elect a new mayor during the Nov. 3 General Election, choosing between current Fourth Ward Councilor Cheri Stibitz and Carol Hoekstra. Stibitz and Hoekstra advanced from the Aug. 4 primary election, which included three candidates. According to unofficial results, Stibitz received 823 votes, Hoekstra received 507 and…
The following birth has been reported: Henry Jack Powers, the son of Amanda and Joshua Powers of Custer, was born on Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2026. Unless indicated, births occurred at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital. List of 2026 births List of 2025 births __________________________________ Please Support Local News Coverage For generations, local newspapers were supported by subscriptions. Today, while Mason County…
Irene Wagner passed away peacefully on Monday, September 21, 2026 at the age of 98 after living a very blessed life. She was married for 62 years to the love of her life, Bernie, and was an amazing wife and mother whose life was defined by her clever wit, lively spirit, and selfless devotion to the people she loved. Those…
Donald Ralph Bates, 96, of Branch passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 19, 2026. Don was born on June 4, 1930 in Deer Lake, the second of eight children born to Ralph and Elma (Britton) Bates. Don was in high school when his mother died and the children were split up and grew up in separate families. Don lived with the Millers…
SEIU Local 517-M Union Position. The City of Ludington is seeking a Maintenance Relief Operator for its Water Treatment Plant. Responsibilities include plant and equipment maintenance, repairs, water sampling/testing, facility maintenance, and operating the water treatment plant as assigned. The position participates in a rotating on-call schedule and must be available for nights, weekends, holidays, and emergency call-ins. Minimum Qualifications:…
Free Soil Township resident Joey Stankowski, a former standout Mason County fastpitch softball player and Mason County Central High School alumnus, will be inducted into the USA Softball Michigan Fastpitch Hall of Fame Saturday, Sept. 26, in Midland. Stankowski, 63, is in his sixth year teaching social studies and science to third- through fifth-grade students at Walkerville Public Schools. His…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — Eight candidates are seeking five seats on the Scottville City Commission in the Nov. 3 General Election, including three current commissioners and two former commissioners. Five candidates are seeking three full four-year terms. They are Jamie Daws, Mackenna Kokx, Diane Point, Joseph A. Seabolt and Dixie Spore. Voters may select up to three. Daws,…
SUMMIT TOWNSHIP — A 25-year-old Evert, Mich. man was arrested early Monday morning, Sept. 21, following a crime spree that involved attempting to kick in a residential door at one location; wielding a knife at the US 31 rest area; and fighting with Mason County sheriff’s deputies, said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The attempted breaking and entering was reported…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A 61-year-old Marietta, Ga. man was arrested for operating while intoxicated following a single-vehicle crash on Marquette Highway south of US 10 Monday, Sept. 21, at 8:48 a.m., said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. No one was injured. He…
By Kate Krieger Watkins, MCP Contributing Writer LUDINGTON — Ludington Area School District will host its Bound to Soar career and college expo Wednesday, Sept. 23, at Ludington High School. The event will be open to the public from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. in the high school gymnasium. It is the first time the district has offered the expo after…
LUDINGTON — The Friends of the Mason County District Library will host a presentation and discussion about intellectual freedom at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 29, at the Ludington branch of Mason County District Library. Amber Sheerin of the Michigan Library Association will be the presenter. The program will focus on the role libraries play in protecting access to information and…
Richard Clyde Lemke, 67, of Ludington, died on Monday, September 21, 2026. Arrangements by Grace Funeral Home and Cremation Services, www.GraceCremations.com. Listing of 2026 deaths. Listing of 2025 deaths. Listing of 2024 deaths. Listing of 2023 deaths. Listing of 2022 deaths. Listing of 2021 deaths. Listing of 2020 deaths. Listing of 2019 deaths __________ Please Support Local News…
The following birth has been reported: Easton Richard MacDonald, the son of Isabella Clem and Elisha MacDonald of Ludington, was born on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026. Unless indicated, births occurred at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital. List of 2026 births List of 2025 births __________________________________ Please Support Local News Coverage For generations, local newspapers were supported by subscriptions. Today, while Mason…
Mason County Central School District is hiring a Seventh Grade Boys Basketball Coach for the 2026-2027 season. For details and to apply go to www.mccschools.org. Job ID: 686. Application deadline is Oct. 2, 2026.
Mason County Central School District is hiring a Seventh Grade Girls Basketball Coach for the 2026-2027 season. For details and to apply go to www.mccschools.org. Job ID: 687. Application deadline is Oct. 2, 2026.
Full-Time Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant/Licensed (COTA/L) West Shore Educational Service District has a vacancy for a Full-Time Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant/Licensed (COTA/L). Michigan Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant/License required. To view a complete job posting, please visit our website at www.wsesd.org. Send cover letter, resume and credentials to: Human Resources, West Shore ESD, 2130 W. US 10, Ludington, MI 49431 or…
West Shore Community College (WSCC) seeks a highly organized leader who is safety focused and has a genuine passion for creating a lively, inclusive pool environment to fill the open Aquatics Director position. As the Aquatics Director, you will provide leadership, oversight and daily management of all aquatic operations within the recreation facility. The successful candidate will have an associate…
Mason County Central School District is currently accepting applications for a Varsity Competitive Cheer Coach. Cheer experience required. For details and to apply, go to www.mccschools.org. Job ID: 689 Application deadline: Oct. 2, 2026 This is a paid posting. Published until Oct. 2, 2026
This MCP Boat Blog is presented by the Port of Ludington Maritime Museum, www.masoncountymihistory.org. Story and photos by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — One of the oldest working vessel combinations on the Great Lakes arrived in Ludington Monday morning, Sept. 21, as the tug Olive L. Moore pushed the self-unloading barge Menominee into Pere Marquette Lake. The 728-foot articulated tug-barge unit…
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