After a long battle with dementia, Deb Wright, 76 of Ludington, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Saturday, June 21, 2025. Deb was born in Bethesda, Md. to Louis and Virginia Darr, and the family later moved to Arlington, Va. where she attended elementary school and high school. She attended college at James Madison University in Virginia and graduated…
Loretta Rita Barber went to be with her husband Buz (Harold) Barber on Tuesday June 24, 2025. She was born August 21, 1928 in Ludington to Stanley and Julia (Ramsc) Tomczak. She was always happy and smiling. Loretta was born and lived in the same house until her death. Loretta and Buz were married September 17, 1949. Loretta graduated from…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is activity of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office Wednesday, June 25, 2025: 10:06 a.m., a 48-year-old Ludington man was cited for driving while license suspended following a traffic stop, US 10 and Jebavy Drive, Pere Marquette Township. 8:20 p.m., a 52-year-old…
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. Sawyer Robert Williams, the son of Madisyn Williams and Josiah Fenner of Ludington, was born on Friday, June 20, 2025. Unless indicated, births occurred at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital. List of 2024 births List of 2023 births …
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor LUDINGTON — A 27-year-old Ludington man who briefly escaped from police custody at the Mason County Courthouse last fall was sentenced to three prison terms in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, June 24. Jesse Allen Totten pleaded guilty last April in three files to charges of: escape awaiting trial for a felony, meth possession,…
By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Katie Marie Wicks, 34; third-degree child abuse and assault with a dangerous weapon; arrested May 16 by Mason County Sheriff’s Office; arraigned June 19; preliminary hearing: July 9; bail: $5,000 personal recognizance. -Gavin David Newman, 25; delivery/manufacturing a controlled substance —…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Long-time car ferry/shipping veteran Chuck Leonard has been put in charge of all Interlake Maritime Services in Ludington, which include Lake Michigan Carferry, operator of the SS Badger. Leonard, a Ludington native, is also general manager of Interlake Logistics Solutions, a division of Interlake Maritime Services, that operates the tug/barge Undaunted/Pere Marquette 41, formerly…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — The Ludington State Park was packed with visitors today as it re-opened since being close for repairs on Sept. 3, 2024. Just after 1 p.m. there was a steady line of vehicles waiting to enter the park with many parking lots full. The 83 degree air temperatures attracted many people to the Lake…
LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced Tuesday, June 17, in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court: – Roger Ray Hambley, 64, pleaded guilty March 11 to methamphetamine/ecstasy possession and was sentenced June 17 to 13 months to 20 years in prison with credit for 266 days served in jail and $198 in fines and costs. – Rebecca Lee Reamer, 44, pleaded…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is activity of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office Tuesday, June 24, 2025: 10:33 a.m., a 36-year-old Ludington man was cited for driving while license suspended following a traffic stop, Hesslund and Lenz roads, Pere Marquette Township. 1:40 p.m., alarm activation, Amber…
Photo by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — The SS Badger departs Ludington Tuesday evening. The 72-year-old carferry began double sailings last week, leaving Ludington at 8:45 p.m. (EDT) and arriving in Manitowoc, Wis. at 11:45 p.m. (CDT). It departs Manitowoc at 1:30 a.m. (CDT) and arrives back in Ludington at 6:30 a.m. (EDT). It’s daytime sailings are 9 a.m. (EDT)…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SHERIDAN TOWNSHIP — Firefighters from three departments spent several hours on the scene of a house fire in the 5300 block of North Griffin Road near Ford Lake Monday evening, attempting to stop a slow moving fire in a lakefront home. Fountain Area Fire Department was initially called to 5328 N. Griffin Rd. at 7:03 p.m.…
‘A search of the vehicle revealed two backpacks containing a large amount of drugs, including approximately 4 ounce of methamphetamine, over 7 grams of cocaine, fentanyl, buprenorphine, suspected psilocybin mushrooms, an assortment of prescription pills, a digital scale, packing material and two cell phones. The vehicle was a virtual drug store.’ By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor LUDINGTON — A jury…
LUDINGTON — The City of Ludington is in the process of updating its Five Year Recreation Plan and is inviting the public to participate in a series of community input sessions throughout July and early August. The sessions are an opportunity for residents and park users to share their ideas, priorities, and feedback about recreational needs and opportunities in Ludington.…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is police activity in Mason County Monday, June 23, 2025: 8:45 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), two-vehicle crash, no injury, US 31 freeway south of the Ludington rest area, Summit Township. 12:50 p.m., (MCSO), car/deer crash, no injury, Fountain Road east…
LUDINGTON — Ludington Boy Scout Troop 1190 is raising funds to support its program. The troop has been in existence for over 100 years. Dick Boes, who joined Troop 1190 in 1967, has been scout master since 1993. The scouts are in need of assistance that will help support their activities, camping trips, merit badge programs, and leadership development. Funds raised…
PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Cub Scout Pack 4196 will hold a fundraising car wash on Saturday, June 28 from 1 to 3 p.m. at Safe Harbor Credit Union, 5511 W. US 10. Donations of any amount will be accepted. Money is raised to help scouts pay for summer camp, operational costs (outings, lesson materials, pack celebrations), and annual enrollment fees…
Loretta Rita Barber, 96, of Ludington, died on Tuesday, June 24, 2025. A Mass from the Order of Christian Funerals will be held on Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at 11 a.m. at St. Simon Catholic Church with Rev. Wayne B. Wheeler, Jr. presiding. Visitation will begin at 10 a.m. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com. Listing of…
SCOTTVILLE — Six local first responders were recognized by the State of Michigan Monday evening during the Scottville City Commission meeting. The six men, including two Mason County Sheriff’s Office deputies, a Michigan State Police Trooper, and three Scottville Fire Department firefighters, were presented proclamations from the Michigan State Legislature and Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, presented by State Sen. Jon Bumstead,…
LUDINGTON — The Stearns Park summer beach bonfire series resumes this week. The popular bonfires are held the last Thursday of June, July and August, June 26, July 31, and Aug. 28. The bonfires will also include live music and sunsets over Lake Michigan. The series kicks off on Thursday, June 26. Live music will begin at 8 p.m., featuring…
Russell repeatedly engaged in sexual conduct with a 13-year-old girl who he lied to, telling her he was 18. By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor LUDINGTON — A 22-year-old Ludington man was sentenced to 6 ½ to 22 ½ years in prison Tuesday, June 17, for a conviction of third-degree criminal sexual conduct — force or coercion. Caleb Isiah Russell, pleaded…
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