A celebration of life for Capt. Albert Laaksonen, “The Findlander,” will be held on Saturday, July 19 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the clubhouse at Pere Pointe Marina, 90 Second St., Ludington. Capt. Al, of Ludigton, died on Dec. 10, 2024 at the age of 86. Click here for more details and to RSVP. Read his obituary here. _________________________…
LUDINGTON — A 24-year-old Wayland man died Saturday morning in downtown Ludington following an accident involving electric lines and a boom lift. According to a press release from Ludington Police Department, emergency personnel were dispatched to the intersection of Ludington Avenue and Robert Street at 10:16 a.m. for what was reported as an unknown emergency. “The initial report was that…
This MCP Maritime History Blog is presented by Filer Credit Union and Mason County Historical Society’s Port of Ludington Maritime Museum. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief The Goodrich Transportation Co., later known as the Goodrich Transit Co., operated for over 80 years and, at one time, was the largest passenger and freight service on the Great Lakes, operating mainly on Lake…
LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced Tuesday, June 24, in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court: – Michael Lee Terryn, 52, pleaded no contest April 29 to a felony of third-degree fleeing and eluding police and misdemeanors of driving while license suspended and open intoxicants and was sentenced June 24 to two to 40 years in prison with credit for 353…
PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Entrepreneurs with innovative business ideas have an opportunity to secure $5,000 in startup funds by participating in the seventh Momentum 5×5 Pitch Competition, which makes its return to on Monday, August 11. All applications are due by July 11. From all entries, five finalists will be selected to present their business ideas to a panel of…
The Mason County Sports Hall of Fame has announced the recipients of the 2025 Life Lesson Awards, two from each of the county public high schools. Alex Tyndall and Lucy Shoup of Mason County Eastern High School, Nyvaeh Wendt and Jaxon Munoz from Mason County Central High School, and Reese Willis and Maksim “Maks” Flanery from Ludington High School, each…
WSCC News is a presentation of West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press. VICTORY TOWNSHIP –The Muddy Fox Trot, a family-friendly 5K mud run with a boot camp style obstacle course, returns and will be celebrating its 10th year on the West Shore Community College campus on Saturday, July 19, with course flights starting at as early as 9:30 a.m. …
After a long battle with dementia, Deb Wright, 76 of Ludington, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Saturday, June 21, 2025. Deb was born in Bethesda, Md. to Louis and Virginia Darr, and the family later moved to Arlington, Va. where she attended elementary school and high school. She attended college at James Madison University in Virginia and graduated…
Loretta Rita Barber went to be with her husband Buz (Harold) Barber on Tuesday June 24, 2025. She was born August 21, 1928 in Ludington to Stanley and Julia (Ramsc) Tomczak. She was always happy and smiling. Loretta was born and lived in the same house until her death. Loretta and Buz were married September 17, 1949. Loretta graduated from…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is activity of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office Wednesday, June 25, 2025: 10:06 a.m., a 48-year-old Ludington man was cited for driving while license suspended following a traffic stop, US 10 and Jebavy Drive, Pere Marquette Township. 8:20 p.m., a 52-year-old…
The birth announcements are a presentation of West Shore Bank, providing service to Mason, Oceana, Manistee, Muskegon, Benzie, and Grand Traverse counties; www.westshorebank.com. Sawyer Robert Williams, the son of Madisyn Williams and Josiah Fenner of Ludington, was born on Friday, June 20, 2025. Unless indicated, births occurred at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital. List of 2024 births List of 2023 births …
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor LUDINGTON — A 27-year-old Ludington man who briefly escaped from police custody at the Mason County Courthouse last fall was sentenced to three prison terms in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, June 24. Jesse Allen Totten pleaded guilty last April in three files to charges of: escape awaiting trial for a felony, meth possession,…
By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Katie Marie Wicks, 34; third-degree child abuse and assault with a dangerous weapon; arrested May 16 by Mason County Sheriff’s Office; arraigned June 19; preliminary hearing: July 9; bail: $5,000 personal recognizance. -Gavin David Newman, 25; delivery/manufacturing a controlled substance —…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Long-time car ferry/shipping veteran Chuck Leonard has been put in charge of all Interlake Maritime Services in Ludington, which include Lake Michigan Carferry, operator of the SS Badger. Leonard, a Ludington native, is also general manager of Interlake Logistics Solutions, a division of Interlake Maritime Services, that operates the tug/barge Undaunted/Pere Marquette 41, formerly…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — The Ludington State Park was packed with visitors today as it re-opened since being close for repairs on Sept. 3, 2024. Just after 1 p.m. there was a steady line of vehicles waiting to enter the park with many parking lots full. The 83 degree air temperatures attracted many people to the Lake…
LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced Tuesday, June 17, in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court: – Roger Ray Hambley, 64, pleaded guilty March 11 to methamphetamine/ecstasy possession and was sentenced June 17 to 13 months to 20 years in prison with credit for 266 days served in jail and $198 in fines and costs. – Rebecca Lee Reamer, 44, pleaded…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is activity of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office Tuesday, June 24, 2025: 10:33 a.m., a 36-year-old Ludington man was cited for driving while license suspended following a traffic stop, Hesslund and Lenz roads, Pere Marquette Township. 1:40 p.m., alarm activation, Amber…
Photo by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — The SS Badger departs Ludington Tuesday evening. The 72-year-old carferry began double sailings last week, leaving Ludington at 8:45 p.m. (EDT) and arriving in Manitowoc, Wis. at 11:45 p.m. (CDT). It departs Manitowoc at 1:30 a.m. (CDT) and arrives back in Ludington at 6:30 a.m. (EDT). It’s daytime sailings are 9 a.m. (EDT)…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SHERIDAN TOWNSHIP — Firefighters from three departments spent several hours on the scene of a house fire in the 5300 block of North Griffin Road near Ford Lake Monday evening, attempting to stop a slow moving fire in a lakefront home. Fountain Area Fire Department was initially called to 5328 N. Griffin Rd. at 7:03 p.m.…
‘A search of the vehicle revealed two backpacks containing a large amount of drugs, including approximately 4 ounce of methamphetamine, over 7 grams of cocaine, fentanyl, buprenorphine, suspected psilocybin mushrooms, an assortment of prescription pills, a digital scale, packing material and two cell phones. The vehicle was a virtual drug store.’ By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor LUDINGTON — A jury…
LUDINGTON — The City of Ludington is in the process of updating its Five Year Recreation Plan and is inviting the public to participate in a series of community input sessions throughout July and early August. The sessions are an opportunity for residents and park users to share their ideas, priorities, and feedback about recreational needs and opportunities in Ludington.…
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