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Photos by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — As a photographer and carferry history buff, I am always in pursuit of a unique image of the S.S. Badger. Seeing it depart Ludington at sunset only happens this time of year (it actually now leaves about 12 minutes after sunset), at 8:45 p.m.. Sunset tonight is at 8:33 p.m. This summer the…
LUDINGTON — The Ludington harbormaster, through the Ludington Police Department, has lifted a fishing ban that was put in place Thursday, Aug. 22, which would have restricted fishing in the harbor and Pere Marquette Lake during the departure and arrival of the S.S. Badger carferry. Harbormaster Order 24-01 was implemented due to the amount of fishing vessels that have recently…
LUDINGTON — Cartier Mansion Bed & Breakfast, 409 E. Ludington Ave., has recently been voted Newsweek Magazine’s Readers’ Choice for Best Historical Bed & Breakfast in America. “We are honored to be named the Best Historical B&B,” said Jenna Simpler, owner of the Cartier Mansion. “It is our commitment to provide our guests with extraordinary and memorable experiences, and this…
LUDINGTON — The Chamber Alliance of Mason County is preparing to recognize businesses and individuals that have made a significant impact in the local area. Finalists in several categories have been officially announced in anticipation of the upcoming annual awards dinner. The award categories encompass Mason County Business of the Year, Small Business of the Year, Community Service, and Future…
Iris Maeve Lindbloom, the daughter of Brianna and Leo Lindbloom of Ludington, was born Sunday, August 18, 2024 at Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. Lainey Rose Olson, the daughter of Cori and Wesley Olson of Ludington, was born on Thursday, August 22, 2024. Unless indicated, births occurred at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital. List of 2024 births List of 2023…
A ceremony to celebrate the life of Cynthia (Hall) Hooper, who died on June 26, 2024, will be held at noon on Saturday, August 31 at the First Methodist Church of Scottville. Friends may meet with her family for a time of visitation Saturday morning from 11 a.m. until time of services at the church. Those who wish to remember…
‘Over the last week, there have been numerous occasions when the S.S. Badger has encountered boats that failed to give way. In some cases, the captain of the S.S. Badger was forced to take actions to avoid a collision.’ LUDINGTON — The Ludington Police Department has issued a harbormaster order, limiting the hours that people can fish in the Ludington…
By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer LUDINGTON — The following were recently sentenced in Mason County’s 79th District Court: -Christopher Lane Quillin, 29, pleaded guilty Aug. 21 to a reduced charge of operating a vehicle while impaired by liquor and was sentenced to 93 days in jail (suspended sentence), no drugs/alcohol, subject to random PBTs, must attend victim impact weekend, and…
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By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor LUDINGTON — A 27-year-old man pleaded guilty to felonious assault and second-offense operating while intoxicated in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Aug. 20, for crashing into another vehicle while driving drunk Dec. 31, 2022 on Hoague Road in Grant Township. The original charge of operating while intoxicated causing serious injury will be dismissed against…
Beverly JoAnn Gavigan, 88, of Ludington, passed away Saturday, August 17, 2024, at home. She was born November 30, 1935, in Cadillac, the daughter of Russell and Beatrice (Burke) Loomis. Beverly graduated from Ludington High School in 1953 and then studied interior design. On September 15, 1956, at St. Simon Catholic Church, Beverly married Leonard James Gavigan. Beverly owned and…
Eugene “Geno” Harley Wheeler, 84, of Ludington, formerly of Shelby, passed away Tuesday August 20, 2024. Eugene was born on March 20, 1940, in Hart, the son of Alteron “Steve” Wheeler and Olive (Cole) Wheeler. He graduated from Hart High School in 1958. On February 14, 1987, Eugene married the love of his life, Donna J. (Figgins) Wheeler. Eugene dedicated 30…
Around the County is a presentation of Preferred Credit Union, www.preferredcu.org, located locally at 266 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington. Photos by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — As the summer winds down the Mason County District Library is still offering plenty of children’s activities. On Monday the Ludington library hosted a scavenger hunt in downtown Ludington. Today, Wednesday, the Scottville library…
WSCC News is a presentation of West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — Alaina White, a West Shore Community College student and Phi Theta Kappa member, has been selected as a 2024 Coca-Cola Leaders of Promise Scholar and will receive a $1,000 scholarship. The Leaders of Promise Scholarship, sponsored by the Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation,…
Mental Health Matters is a presentation of West Michigan Community Mental Health in partnership with Mason County Press. By Lori Schummer, Director of Public Relations and Customer Services, West Michigan Community Mental Health LUDINGTON — Dawn McHale, a local artist and member of the Consumer Advisory Panel at West Michigan Community Mental Health, has received a significant honor. Her abstract…
West Shore School News is a presentation of West Shore Educational Service District in partnership with Mason County Press. The Mason County Promise Zone recently hired two full time post-secondary advisors to serve local high school students. The advisors will have the goal of supporting in-person students in planning for their aspirations, regardless of whether a student plans for college,…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. RIVERTON TOWNSHIP — A 54 year-old Waukegan, Illinois man was arrested on charges of felon in possession of a firearm and reckless discharge of a firearm Tuesday, Aug. 20, shortly after 2:30 p.m. after Mason County sheriff’s deputies and Michigan State Police troopers…
Donald Henry Sauser, 85, of Ludington, died Wednesday, August 21, 2024. Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, Pere Marquette Chapel is in charge of arrangements. www.beaconfh.com ________ Please Support Local News Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email news alerts for $10 a month. Your contribution will help us to continue to provide you with free…
Beverly JoAnn Gavigan, 88, of Ludington, died Saturday, August 17, 2024. Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, Pere Marquette Chapel is in charge of arrangements. www.beaconfh.com ________ Please Support Local News Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email news alerts for $10 a month. Your contribution will help us to continue to provide you with free…
Patricia Dian Martz, 72, of Ludington, died Saturday, August 17, 2024, at home. Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, Pere Marquette Chapel is in charge of arrangements. www.beaconfh.com ________ Please Support Local News Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email news alerts for $10 a month. Your contribution will help us to continue to provide you…
Eugene Harley Wheeler, 84, of Ludington, died on Tuesday August 20, 2024. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, August 24, 2024 at 1 p.m. at Christ the King Presbyterian Church, 2205 Main Street in Shelby. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com. Listing of 2023 deaths. Listing of 2022 deaths. Listing of 2021 deaths. Listing…
