By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Interlake Port Services has received city approval to split its Ludington waterfront property, a move company documents state is intended to facilitate the sale of a portion of the site, although company officials say the transaction will not materially affect the SS Badger or other maritime operations based in the city. Documents filed with…
LUDINGTON — Organizers of the JCI Ludington Freedom Festival are warning that a significant funding shortfall could jeopardize the future of one of the community’s longest-running traditions as preparations continue for this year’s Independence Day celebration and the nation’s 250th anniversary. The volunteer-run festival, which draws more than 50,000 attendees annually, has received donations from only 20 donors so far…
A 90th birthday celebration will be held of Dale Sutton on Saturday, July 1-4 p.m. at his home, 2207 S. Tuttle Road, Scottville (Custer Township). Friends, neighbors, and former students are all welcome for cherry pie and fun. Dale Sutton is a professor emeritus of West Shore Community College. This is a paid posting.
WSCC News is a presentation of West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — West Shore Community College is hosting “Go, Color. Go!,” an exhibition featuring the work of Onekama artist Jamey Barnard, at the Manierre Dawson Gallery through Sept. 18. The exhibition, which opened June 12, presents a series of colorful and playful paintings…
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, June 12, 2026: 3:39 a.m., (MCSO), alarm activation, City of Scottville. 10:26 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), car/deer crash, no injury, Hansen Road east of Meyers Road, Amber Township. 7:54 p.m., (Ludington Police…
Milford Curtis Duchenois, 73, of Custer, passed away on Sunday, June 14, 2026. Milford was born on Oct. 10, 1952 in Grand Rapids, the son of Curtis and Dora Mae (Larr) Duchenois and graduated from Mason County Eastern High School with the class of 1971. Following graduation, he began working for the Babb and Acker Sawmill, a job that lasted for over…
This Great Lakes History Log is presented by Filer Credit Union, the Port of Ludington Maritime Museum and Sable Points Media. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief Over the weekend I ventured out on a whirlwind Great Lakes maritime history tour. The purpose of the trip was to gather information for my Masters of the PM Steamers project, which will tell the…
LUDINGTON — Monday’s Ludington Area School District Board of Education meeting will mark the final regular meeting for Interim Superintendent Mary Marshall, who was brought in six months ago to help stabilize the district following the resignation of Superintendent Kyle Corlett. Marshall was hired by the board in December after Corlett resigned effective Dec. 7 amid controversy surrounding a $2.2…
VICTORY TOWNSHIP — The West Shore Community College Board of Trustees recently completed its annual evaluation of President Scott Ward, praising his leadership and citing a series of accomplishments that have advanced the college’s mission and strengthened its position across the region. Trustees conducted Ward’s annual performance review June 8, meeting with him to discuss the past year, review his…
LUDINGTON — Ludington Area School District’s Board of Education is expected to consider a new three-year school resource officer agreement with the Mason County Sheriff’s Office when it meets today, Monday, June 15, along with renewing contracts for dozens of administrative, central office and non-union employees. The proposed school resource officer agreement would continue dedicated law enforcement coverage for the…
LUDINGTON — The Stage Left Theatre Company has announced the recipients of its 2026 Scholarship Program, awarding three $500 scholarships to students pursuing education and training in the performing arts. Scholarship recipients include Ainsley Dragun of Ludington, who will attend the Letha Fulton School of Dance Summer Intensive; Noah Hellewell of New Era, who will focus on the arts at…
Meet Miss Ludington Area Garden Party planned July 17 LUDINGTON — The Miss Ludington Area Scholarship Program will host a “Meet Miss Ludington Area Garden Party” on Friday, July 17, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at 308 N. Ferry St. The event will introduce current Miss Ludington Area Ashley McPike to community members interested in learning more about competing in…
Alvin R. VanSickle, 76, of Fountain, passed away on Wednesday, June 10, 2026. Alvin was born in Ludington on July 14, 1949, the son of Robert L. and Dorothy (Budzynski) VanSickle and graduated from Mason County Eastern High School with the class of 1967. Alvin furthered his education at Ferris State College where he graduated with an A.A.S. degree in HVACR Technology. On…
Gerald Lewis Kawalec, 70, of Free Soil, died Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. Gerald was born on Aug. 20, 1955 in Manistee, the son of the late Lewis and Dorothy (Sowa) Kawalec. He was a graduate of Free Soil High School with class of 1974. Until his retirement, he was employed for over…
Milford C. Duchenois, 73, of Custer, died on Sunday, June 14, 2026. Funeral arrangements are pending at Wyman Funeral and Cremation Services – Stephens Funeral Home in Scottville. Listing of 2026 deaths 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…
Debra L. Kranas, 73, of Ludington, died on Friday, June 12, 2026. Funeral arrangements are pending at Wyman Funeral and Cremation Services – Stephens Funeral Home in Scottville. Listing of 2026 deaths 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…
‘The methamphetamine epidemic can only be lessened if the sources of supply are stopped.’ By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor LUDINGTON — A 36-year-old man was sentenced Tuesday, June 9, in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court to 51 months to 30 years in prison for a conviction of delivery/manufacture of methamphetamine. Michael Mason Durham pleaded no contest to the charge, April…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief MANISTEE — Frank E. Kirby designed some of the most influential vessels in Great Lakes history, helping usher in the transition from wooden ships to iron and steel while laying the foundation for the rail car ferry industry that would transform ports such as Ludington and Frankfort. Author Richard Gebhart will discuss Kirby’s legacy on Saturday,…
This MCP 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 MV Sam Laud arrived off Ludington about 10 p.m. Thursday but remained at anchor offshore overnight because of storm conditions on Lake Michigan. The 634-foot freighter entered Ludington harbor early Friday morning and…
MUSKEGON — USS Silversides, one of the most decorated submarines of World War II, will leave Muskegon next month for a major preservation project that museum officials say is critical to ensuring the vessel’s long-term survival. The USS Silversides Submarine Museum announced this week that the submarine will be towed across Lake Michigan to Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin, where it will…
AMBER TOWNSHIP — Men Who Care of Mason County recently donated $3,150 to Hand 2 Hand, a program of Mason County Reformed Church that provides food and supplies to children and families in the Mason County Central and Mason County Eastern school districts. The donation was presented during a check presentation this week after Hand 2 Hand was selected as…
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