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)…
Sharon Kay Bluhm, 73, of Ludington, died on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at home surrounded by her loving family. A full obituary will be posted at a later date. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m., Friday, June 20, 2025, at St. Joseph Weare Catholic Church, with Father Phil Sliwinski presiding. Visitation will be held from 5…
CUSTER — Custer VFW Gold Bar Post #5096, 2022 E. State St. (US 10) is hosting an all-day Summer Kickoff Fundraiser on Saturday, June 21. An entry cost of $5 per person is the suggested donation. The event will feature music from Scottville Clown Band, Tom Zatarga, and Barely Devils. There will also be a corn hole tournament, silent auction,…
By Kate Watkins, MCP Contributor HAMLIN TWP – Killer Queen, A Tribute to Queen will be performing at Stix Bar, 1963 N. Lakeshore Dr., on Tuesday, July 8. The Queen tribute band is made up of Simon Small (guitar), Jon Howells (drums), Gordon Davis (bass) and Patrick Myers, who portrays Queen’s legendary frontman, Freddie Mercury. While living in London and…
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 Tuesday, June 10, 2025: 2:03 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), a 32-year-old Manistee man was arrested on an outstanding Mason County warrant for failure to appear, US 10 and Countyline Road, Grant Township. He was…
LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court: – Donald Glenn Fitch, 42, pleaded guilty Feb. 11 to methamphetamine/ecstasy possession and was sentenced June 10 to one year in jail with credit for one day served; two years probation; and $198 in fines and costs. – Brandon Levi Quinn, 34, pleaded guilty April 22 to…
Lester “Les” Theron Lichte, 93 of Ludington, formerly of Farwell, passed away on Monday June 9, 2025. Les was born on December 22, 1931, in Ludington, the son of the late Albert Lichte and Irene (Gifford) Huff. He graduated from Lansing High School. He was a machinist for General Motors in Lansing for many years before retiring in the 1970s.…
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Loretta Lee Moore, who died peacefully at the age of 83 on Wednesday, June 4, 2025. Loretta was born on January 7, 1942, in Reed City, to Sidney and Geraldine Moore. From birth, her father nicknamed her “Cookie,” a name which stuck all the way to her becoming “Grandma…
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