By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor LUDINGTON — A man with an extensive history of domestic violence was sentenced in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court, Aug. 4, to 57 months (4.75 years) to 10 years in prison for three counts of third-offense domestic violence, one count of assault with a dangerous weapon and third-offense habitual offender, according to court records. Kody…
PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Construction preparations begin this week on a 1.1-mile paved, all-access, nonmotorized multiuse trail linking Mason County Campground through Mason County Picnic Area to the Consumers Energy Lake Michigan overlook area. Contracts between local contractor Petersen & Sons LLC of Riverton Township and Mason County were signed Monday by Janet Andersen, chair of the Mason County Board…
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 Capt. Esten Bahle spent more than four decades on the Great Lakes, guiding vessels through one of the most significant periods of change in maritime history. Beginning his career aboard sailing schooners and ending it on some of the…
BALDWIN — The Land Conservancy of West Michigan will celebrate 50 years of conservation work with a guided paddle on the Pere Marquette River on Saturday, Aug. 29. The paddle is the third and final event in the conservancy’s outdoor Explorathon series, which highlights its work protecting natural areas throughout west Michigan. Guided groups will launch from Bowman Bridge River…
LUDINGTON — The Ludington Police Department is warning riders and parents that officers will take enforcement action against people who operate coaster toys and similar devices in violation of city ordinance. Police said the department continues to receive complaints and has observed people operating the devices in unsafe ways or in areas where their use is prohibited. The department said…
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, Aug. 5, 2026: 12:30 a.m., (Michigan State Police), a 60-year-old Summit Township man was cited for failure to report an accident following a crash on South Pere Marquette Highway, Pere Marquette Township. The…
The City of Ludington will repair a section of its sanitary sewer system on Loomis Street beginning Thursday, Aug. 20. Work is scheduled to begin at 6 a.m. on Loomis Street between South Robert Street and South Rath Avenue. The repairs are needed to address a sunken portion of the roadway and maintain the reliability and integrity of the municipal…
West Shore Educational Service District has a position vacancy for a Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP) Lead Teacher. To view a complete job posting, please visit our website at www.wsesd.org. Send cover letter, resume and credentials to: Human Resources, West Shore ESD, 2130 W. US 10, Ludington, MI 49431 or via email to: humanresources@wsesd.org until filled. The West Shore ESD offers…
Mason County Central School District is hiring a K-2 Instructional Assistant for the 2026-2027 school year. For details and to apply, go to www.mccschools.org. Job ID# 681 Application deadline: Aug. 25, 2026. This is a paid posting. Published until Aug. 25, 2026.
Mason County Central School District is hiring a Middle School Special Education Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. For details and to apply, go to www.mccschools.org. Job ID# 680 Application deadline is Aug. 20, 2026. This is a paid posting. Published until Aug. 20, 2026.
Mason County Central School District is currently hiring a Junior Varsity Softball Coach. For details and to apply, go to www.mccschools.org. Job ID# 678. Application deadline: Aug. 20, 2026. This is a paid posting. Published until Aug. 20, 2026
Indian Summer is seeking a dependable, self-motivated Receiving Clerk for a first-shift position at 3958 W. Chauvez Road in Ludington. The position involves storage and apple inventory tracking, driver dispatch tracking, coordinating forklift operations, maintaining and updating grower and receiver records, maintaining grower pricing records, answering phone calls and other duties. Applicants should have knowledge of Microsoft Office, strong communication…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The 87th annual Western Michigan Fair begins Tuesday, Aug. 11, at the Mason County Fairgrounds, featuring five days of livestock shows, carnival rides, grandstand entertainment and agricultural exhibits through Saturday. This year’s fair carries a patriotic theme celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States and includes Veterans Appreciation Day on Tuesday,…
This Great Lakes History Log is presented by Filer Credit Union and the Mason County Historical Society. On Thursday, Aug. 13, the Mason County Historical Society will present a walking tour of Brookside Cemetery featuring some of the pioneers of Scottville and Amber Township. Among the many pioneers who founded those two communities was Charles Wolf Sr. Tickets are still…
DES MOINES, Iowa — For the first time in Flipstar Gymnastics history, two athletes represented the Ludington-based program at the AAU Junior Olympic Games, with both bringing home multiple medals from the national competition in Des Moines, Iowa. Noah Moul and Abby Dodson qualified for the Junior Olympic Games after finishing among the top 10 gymnasts nationally in their respective…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is weekend activity of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office: Friday, Aug. 7, 2026: 6:58 a.m., car/deer crash, no injury, Jagger Road west of Marilyn Drive, Hamlin Township. 7:55 a.m., car/deer crash, no injury, Lakeshore Drive south of Iris Road, Pere Marquette…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor LUDINGTON — A 31-year-old man was sentenced to a concurrent term of 14-40 years in prison for a conviction of delivery/manufacture of methamphetamine in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Aug. 4, according to court records. Travis William Malone pleaded guilty to the charge and fourth-offense habitual offender right before a jury trial in his…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is recent activity of the Ludington Police Department: Friday, Aug. 7, 2026: 4:53 a.m., a 23-year-old Eddieville, Iowa man was arrested for public intoxication, Loomis and Gaylord streets, City of Ludington. He was lodged in the Mason County Jail. 12:45 p.m.,…
LUDINGTON — Motorists, bicyclists and pedestrians should expect a lane closure on South Rath Avenue Tuesday, Aug. 11, while contractors perform private work. The right-turn lane on South Rath Avenue between Ludington Avenue and West Loomis Street will be closed to through traffic from approximately 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., according to the City of Ludington. The city is encouraging…
PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Construction began today on South Jebavy Drive south of U.S. 10 in Pere Marquette Township, with work expected to continue for about three months. Traffic will be maintained for businesses located on South Jebavy Drive during the project, although motorists should expect delays while traveling through the area. Hallack Contracting is serving as the prime contractor…
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Patricia Ann Gulleff at the age of 94. The first of seven children born to Russell and Ruby (Bush) Blucker, Patricia was born in Ludington, where she was a lifelong resident until moving to Scottville in 1969. On September 9, 1960, Patricia married the love of her life, Albert…
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