LUDINGTON — The Chamber Alliance of Mason County and local media organizations will host a candidate forum Monday, June 29 featuring contested races in the Aug. 4 primary election. The primary election is held to decide each political party’s nominees for the November general election. Therefore, the candidates attending are in contested races. Another forum including each party’s candidates will…
VICTORY TOWNSHIP — Community members will have an opportunity to help shape the future of the Lincoln River Watershed during a stakeholder meeting hosted by the Mason-Lake Conservation District on June 13. The meeting, the first in an effort to establish a Lincoln River Watershed Council, will take place from 9 to 11 a.m. at Victory Township Hall. Local residents,…
BEAR LAKE — The public is invited to learn about regenerative agriculture, biochar production and soil health during the annual Farm Field Day hosted by the Mason-Lake and Manistee Conservation Districts on Thursday, June 11. The event will take place from 5 to 8 p.m. at Brixstone Farms, 11240 Milarch Road and will feature presentations and demonstrations focused on sustainable…
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: Friday, May 29, 2026: 11:25 p.m., (Michigan State Police), a 30-year-old Scottville man was arrested for second-offense operating while intoxicated, 4000 block of US 10, Amber Township. He was lodged in the Mason County…
The following births have been reported: Mariella E. Nelson, the daughter of Andrea and Gabriel Nelson of Manistee, was born on Sunday, May 24, 2026. Kolten James Merrill, the son of Madalyn Looman and River Merrill of Ludington, was born on Monday, June 1, 2026. Unless indicated, births occurred at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital. List of 2026 births List of 2025 births…
West Shore Community College seeks an individual who is passionate about teaching in a successful rural nursing program with a desire to build strong relationships with students and colleagues. This full-time Nursing Faculty position (with potential for continuing appointment and full professor rank) will begin August 2026. This is a 9-month position with summers off. The successful candidate will be…
Edward Earl Larsen, 84, of Scottville, died early in the morning on Wednesday, May 19, 2026, at Corewell Health Butterworth Campus in Grand Rapids. Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m., Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at Ludington Seventh-day Adventist Church, 303 N. Lavinia Street, Ludington. The family will receive friends from 1 p.m. until time of services at the…
Employment: Vital Records Clerk The County of Oceana is accepting applications for an Vital Records Clerk. Details describing the requirements of the job and rate of pay are available on the Oceana County website at www.oceana.mi.us Interested parties shall submit an application and/or resume with references to the following address: Oceana County Administrator’s Office Attn: Jessica LaPointe 100 State Street,…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Congressman John Moolenaar toured the Mason County Historical Society’s Port of Ludington Maritime Museum and Rose Hawley Archives Monday morning. Members of the organization’s staff and board of directors discussed the importance of preserving the area’s history and the economic impact the historical society has on local tourism. Moolenaar, who represents Mason County in…
HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — The 77-year-old Hamlin Township man who was arrested early Saturday morning, May 30, at his home after allegedly firing a handgun at Mason County sheriff’s deputies was arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court on eight felony counts. Gary Lynn Dewey of 3239 N. Jebavy Dr., is charged with two counts of assault with a dangerous weapon,…
LUDINGTON — The Scottville Clown Band will hold its annual Patriotic Concert on Tuesday, June 30, at the Waterfront Park pavilion. This year’s performance will feature the Ludington High School Jazz Band as the opening act. In honor of the nation’s semiquincentennial, veterans also will be recognized during the program. Donations will be collected during the concert, with all proceeds…
LUDINGTON — Suds on the Shore, one of West Michigan’s premier craft beverage festivals, will return to Ludington’s Rotary Park on Saturday, Aug. 15, bringing together breweries, wineries, distilleries, food vendors and live entertainment while raising funds for United Way of the West Shore. The annual event, held along the Lake Michigan shoreline, celebrates Michigan-made craft beverages and has become…
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 over the weekend: Friday, May 29, 2026: 8:06 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), car/deer crash, no injury, US 31 south of US 10, Amber Township. 3:37 p.m., (MCSO), warrant arrest, 100 block of Emerson Lake…
Richard Zigmund Stepka, 37 of Ludington, passed away on Monday, May 25, 2026. Richard, affectionately known as Ricky or Slick, was born on Dec. 16, 1988, in Ludington, to Richard A. Stepka and Pamela S. (Sandlin) Gilbert. Ricky graduated from Mason County Eastern High School in 2007 and went on to earn his journeyman status in welding. He worked for…
MCP/OCP Sports Coverage is presented by: Baker Ford Ludington, Fresh Coast Foam, Mission Graphics, Quick-Way, Inc., Smith & Eddy Insurance and Michelle and Andrew Thomas. Photos submitted by Sarah Wood KENT CITY — Mason County Central closed out its 2026 varsity track and field season Saturday at the Michigan High School Athletic Association Division 3 State Finals with a pair…
Barbara Sue (Alberson) Wolff, 82, of Ruby Creek, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 29, 2026 at Blodgett Hospital in Grand Rapids after a brief illness. Barb was born on May 29, 1944, in Wabash, Ind., to Louis (Frank) Alberson of Wabash, and Grace Marie Philhower of Morris, NJ. Barb grew up and went to school in Muskegon. She was…
The following births have been reported: Ember Rey Marcellus, the daughter of Dominique Jones and Drew Marcellus of Manistee, was born on Saturday, May 30, 2026. Unless indicated, births occurred at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital. List of 2026 births List of 2025 births __________________________________ Please Support Local News Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email news alerts…
METS School Bus Dispatcher Job summary: Coordinate daily operations of school buses. Schedule bus driver shifts and monitor driver availability. Utilize software programs as directed. Represent the district in a professional and respectful manner. Fill in as needed driving but routes when needed. Preferred Qualifications: Previous experience in transportation dispatching or a related field. Knowledge of school transportation regulations and…
A memorial service for Pamela Jo Beal will be held on Saturday, June 13, 2026 at Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, Pere Marquette Chapel, 309 S. Washington Avenue, Ludington. A receiving of friends will begin at 3 p.m. with Pastor Ethan Abrose leading services beginning at 4:30 p.m. Pamela Jo Beal, 87, of Ludington, passed away on Wednesday, March 25,…
This Great Lakes Boat Blog is presented by Manistee Harbor Tours, operator of the Princess of Manistee. Book your cruise at www.manisteeharbortours.com. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — The Norwegian-flagged tanker Prime returned to the Port of Ludington Sunday afternoon, making another visit to the OxyChem plant on Pere Marquette Lake. The vessel arrived about 1 p.m., escorted by the tug…
This Great Lakes Boat Blog is presented by Manistee Harbor Tours, operator of the Princess of Manistee. Book your cruise at www.manisteeharbortours.com. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief MANISTEE — The historic U.S. Army Corps of Engineers tugboats Racine and Kenosha continue their work in Manistee Harbor, where crews are now focused on stone placement and rehabilitation efforts along the south breakwater as…
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