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It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Jacob Michael Janowiak, who passed away on April 2, 2025, at the age of 28, after a courageous battle with cancer. Jacob was a beloved son, brother, and friend, whose memory will live on in the hearts of all who knew him. Jacob was born to Pamela and Michael Janowiak…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SUMMIT TOWNSHIP — The employees of Gustafson’s Greenhouse, 5053 W. Kistler Rd., have been busy this week planting the 32,400 red, white and blue petunias that will become the Ludington Petunia parade. The Ludington Petunia Parade was started in 1987 by Ellery and Sue Sabin. It is a non-profit organization that is funded by private donations.…
LUDINGTON — The S.S. Badger cross lake ferry features some of the best food and drinks on Lake Michigan. The 2025 sailing season features enhanced culinary and beverage choices. “We have listened to our passengers and are providing some new options to make their cruise an even more enjoyable experience,” said Wesley Paggeot, Lake Michigan Carferry director of hospitality. The…
Janice Aileen Dunham, 69, of Ludington, died Saturday March 22, 2025, in Grand Rapids, with her son and honorary daughter by her side. Janice was born June 12, 1955 to Aileen and Gerald Revord. Jan spent the majority of her working years at Oakview Medical Facility as a nurses aide, and Lincoln Hills Golf Club as a cook. In Jan’s…
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 Wednesday, April 2, 2025: 2:40 a.m., (Michigan State Police), vehicle slide-off, US 31 and Oceana Drive, Summit Township. 7:35 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), car/deer crash, no injury, Fountain Road east of Dennis Road, Victory…
LUDINGTON — Registration is now open for the 2025 Ludington Offshore Classic, scheduled for July 14-20, on Lake Michigan. The event features competitions for professionals, amateurs, women, and youth, all vying for cash prizes. Ludington is one of the premier salmon fishing ports on the Great Lakes and a popular destination on the Lake Michigan tournament trail. Its vibrant atmosphere…
PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — AFFEW (A Few Friends of the Environment of the World) will hold its Earth Day celebration from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, April 26 at United Methodist Church of Ludington, 5810 W. Bryant Rd. The theme for this year’s celebration is “Our Power, Our Planet.” Doors open at 10 a.m. The event will include…
Employment: Church Business Manager St. Simon Church Ludington is looking to hire a Business Manager. For a job description and more information how to apply please go to… www.stsimonchurch.com This is a paid posting. Published until April 18, 2025.
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Quick thinking by a teenaged passerby, Michigan State Police officers and a Mason County sheriff’s deputy saved the life of 79th District Court Judge John Middlebrook. MSP Sgt. Michael Cuevas, MSP Trooper Matt Demny and Mason County Sheriff’s Deputy Austin Priese were alerted by Landon Mosqueda, 16, of Ludington that Middlebrook…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — The Mason County Road Commission is responding to northern Michigan to assist with storm damage clean-up. As part of Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s declaration of a state of emergency for 10 northern Lower Peninsula counties, 15 road commission crew members and various equipment left Scottville this morning, en-route to Otsego and Cheboygan counties. Accumulating ice…
GRANT TOWNSHIP — A shooting death in the Grant Township Cemetery Tuesday evening, April 1, was determined to be a suicide, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The death investigation followed a house fire at 10944 N. Darr Rd. in Free Soil Township Tuesday evening. It has also been determined that the home destroyed in the fire belonged to…
AMBER TOWNSHIP — A motorist who was pulled over for not wearing a seatbelt by Michigan State Police Sgt. Michael Cuevas on US 10-31 Tuesday, April 1, at 12:30 p.m. was arrested on eight outstanding warrants and cited for sixth-offense driving while license suspended. Charges of methamphetamine possession and felon in possession of ammunition are pending review by the Mason…
LUDINGTON — The 20-year-old Ludington man accused of attempting to pull a pistol from his waistband during a traffic stop initiated by a Mason County sheriff’s deputy Friday, March 28, has been arraigned on several felony charges in Mason County’s 79th District Court. Jaxon Anthony Battice has been arraigned on charges of assault with a dangerous weapon on law enforcement,…
LUDINGTON — The 44-year-old Ludington man accused of fleeing from Mason County sheriff’s deputies with his pickup truck Monday afternoon, March 31, reaching speeds of 100 mph before striking a building, has been arraigned on multiple charges in Mason County’s 79th District Court. Joseph John Riley, has been arraigned on charges of fleeing and eluding police, operating while impaired, assaulting/resisting/obstructing…
SCOTTVILLE — The Mason County Road Commission will lift seasonal road weight and speed restrictions, effective 6 a.m., Monday, April 7, 2025. ____________________ 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 local news. Payment can be…
HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — Ludington High School senior Nadia Grierson was the winner of the annual Right to Life Oratory Contest hosted by Mason, Oceana, and Manistee counties Right to Life organizations. Contestants were required to research, write, and present an original pro-life speech on the issue of abortion, infanticide, euthanasia, or embryonic stem cell research. Other winners included: second place,…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief FREE SOIL TOWNSHIP — Five fire departments responded to a two-structure fire at 10944 N. Darr Rd. Tuesday evening, April 1. Firefighters were initially dispatched to a reported garage fire at 7:28 p.m. Upon arrival they discovered that a pole barn and an unattached house were both on fire. Nobody was home. Free Soil/Meade Township Fire…
GRANT TOWNSHIP — Emergency personnel were dispatched to a reported vehicle and grass fire Tuesday evening, finding out while en-route that a person had been shot at that location as well. At 7:56 p.m. Grant Township Fire Department was dispatched to Free Soil Road west of US 31 for the fire; the fire department had been on a working structure…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief This story has been updated with new information. RIVERTON TOWNSHIP — Three fire departments were dispatched to a house fire at 733 W. Hawley Rd. at 8:56 a.m. today, April 1, 2025. The house was fully engulfed in flames when firefighters arrived on scene within minutes of being dispatched. Riverton Fire Department Chief Joe Cooper had…
BRANCH TOWNSHIP — A 44-year-old Ludington man fled from Mason County sheriff’s deputies Monday afternoon with his pickup truck reaching speeds of 100 mph before it struck a building, said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. He then attempted to run, but was captured by a deputy. The sheriff’s office is seeking charges of fleeing and eluding police, operating while intoxicated…
Submitted by Duane Tyndall, Area 24 Special Olympics GRAND RAPIDS — Two basketball teams from Area 24 Special Olympics attended the State Basketball Tournament on Saturday, March 22 in Grand Rapids.. The Chaos and Tornados teams each earned a spot in the state tournament by winning their respective divisional districts in Shepard on March 1. The Area 24 Chaos basketball…
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