Larry James Sorensen, 77, of Ludington, passed away unexpectedly at home on Sunday June 8, 2025. Larry was a proud veteran of the United States Army and served in the Vietnam War era as a paratrooper. During his lifetime, he performed over 100 jumps. Larry enjoyed playing cards and spending time with his family. He was a long-time member of the…
Raymond Snay Jr., 58, of Branch, died on Saturday, June 14, 2025. Funeral arrangements by Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services in Scottville. 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 __________ Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with…
Alan Charles Glover’s, life has now been placed on “do not disturb” mode for an undetermined amount of time. During this time, Alan will be busy hugging his wife in front of his Lord and Savior. Alan, 91, of Hart, passed away peacefully with family by his side Wednesday, June 11, 2025. Alan was born on Thanksgiving Day, November 30,1933…
Sheree Lynn (Case) Nicholson, 67, of Ludington, died on Sunday, June 15, 2025. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com. 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 Receive daily MCP and OCP…
Janet Marie Sanders, 74, of Ludington, died on Saturday, June 14, 2025. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com. 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 Receive daily MCP and OCP news…
The birth announcements are a presentation of West Shore Bank, providing service to Mason, Oceana, Manistee, Muskegon, Benzie, and Grand Traverse counties; www.westshorebank.com. Rhys Daniel DeRooy, the son of Kaitlin and Keagan DeRooy of Ludington, was born on Wednesday, June 4, 2025. Marilyn Rose Hansberger, the daughter of Mikayla and Austin Hansberger of Ludington, was born on Saturday, June 14, 2025 at…
Great Lakes Boat Blog is a presentation of Filer Credit Union, with offices in Manistee, Ludington and Bear Lake, www.filercu.com; Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com; and the Mason County Historical Society’s Port of Ludington Maritime Museum, ludingtonmaritimemuseum.org, located at 217 S. Lakeshore Dr., Ludington. Please be sure to visit our companion site, www.greatlakesboatblog.com for more photographs. By Rob Alway,…
PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Flipstar Gymnastics Center, 5905 W. US 10, recently had 17 gymnasts travel to the Chicago area to compete in the Midwest Regional Championship meet with some of the best gymnasts from eight states. Although 45 gymnasts qualify for the meet, due to timing and location, only 17 were able to make the competition. The 17 Flipstar…
Sharon Kay Bluhm, 73, of Riverton Township, died on Tuesday, June 10, 2025. Sharon Kay Bluhm was a resilient, resourceful, remarkable, woman and an inspiration to all. To know her was to love her. She was born in Muskegon on January 31,1952, to Robert and Frances Nieboer. She graduated from Muskegon High School and went on to earn degrees from…
This Maritime History Blog is a presentation of the Mason County Historical Society’s Port of Ludington Maritime Museum, ludingtonmaritimemuseum.org, located at 217 S. Lakeshore Dr., Ludington. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief The debut of the Pere Marquette 17 car ferry in 1901 marked a new era for the Ludington car ferries. It was also a testament to the Pere Marquette Railway’s new…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief MUSKEGON — Cruise ships have been visiting Muskegon, just 60 miles south of Ludington, on a regular basis for the past nine years, thanks to the foresight of the Muskegon County government. The main dock for the three cruise ship lines that visit Muskegon is Heritage Landing, which is owned by the county. “Thanks to the…
By Kai Taylor, MCP Contributor LUDINGTON – On any given summer weekend in Ludington, the shores and lake are bustling with swimmers, boats, and tourists. Overseeing all the activity is Deputy Mike Fort and the Mason County Sheriff’s Office Marine Patrol, dedicated to ensuring that everyone enjoys the water safely and makes it home alright. The Marine Patrol is led…
Mason County College Access Network, in collaboration with the Mason County Promise and West Shore Community College, is hosting support workshops for college-curious folks. WSCC academic advisors Jack Boitel and Amy Pepper, Mason County Promise Zone Post-Secondary Advisor Emily Merten, and Mason County College Access Network Communications Developer Talea Fournier will host drop-in sessions at the Mason County District Library branches…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is recent police activity in Mason County: Wednesday, June 11, 2025: 8:28 p.m., (Ludington Police Department), a 45-year-old Ludington woman was arrested on a felony warrant issued by Mason County’s 79th District Court, Emily and Danaher streets, City of Ludington. She…
SHERMAN TOWNSHIP — The Fin & Feather Club will hold three Steel Plate Shoots over the summer: Saturday, June 14, July 12 and Aug. 9. Check in is at 8:30 a.m. with a mandatory meeting at 9 a.m. Participants must attend the meeting in order to shoot. The event will follow the Steel Challenge Shooting Association safety rules. There is…
A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, June 28, 2025 for Diane Michele (Jankoviak) Sommerfeldt of Fountain who passed away on April 30, 2025 at the age of 42. The celebration will be held at 2 p.m. at 8380 S. Tyndall Rd., Branch. Please bring beverages of your choice, and a chair. Arrangements were entrusted to Oak Grove Funeral…
Larry J. Sorensen, 77, of Ludington, died on Sunday, June 8, 2025. A visitation for Larry will be held on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, from 4 to 6 p.m. at Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at 11 a.m. at Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington. Visitation begins at…
Robert “Bob” Roland Jones, 79, of Ludington, formerly of Sault Ste. Maire, Mich., died on Wednesday, November 13, 2024. A memorial service will be held on Friday, June 20, 2025, at 11am at Lakeview Cemetery. His columbarium is located at the north-east end of the cemetery. In lieu of flowers please donate to a charity of your choice. Arrangements by Oak…
Legal Notice: Safe Delivery of Newborn State of Michigan 17th Circuit Court Family Division 180 Ottawa Avenue NW Grand Rapids, MI 49503 SAFE DELIVERY OF NEWBORN To: Birthparents of a male infant born on June 8, 2025, and surrendered pursuant to MCL 712.1 on June 9, 2025, to Corewell Health Ludington Hospital in Ludington, Michigan. TAKE NOTICE: By surrendering your…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor BENONA TOWNSHIP, Oceana County — Emergency response leaders, dune community leaders and residents from Oceana and Mason counties met Thursday, June 12, at the Little Sable Point Stone Church to discuss ways to alleviate challenges firefighters and other first responders face when handling an emergency in a Limited Access Dune Community. A Limited Access Dune…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief RIVERTON TOWNSHIP — Performing CPR on a patient who is experiencing cardiac arrest can be tiresome and inconsistent. To help alleviate this issue, the Mason County Rural Fire Authority found a solution by purchasing three devices, called LUCAS machines, that provide mechanical chest compressions. The first LUCAS 3 Chest Compression Machine (Lund University Cardiopulmonary Assist System)…
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