By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — The United States Coast Guard recently renewed its loan agreement of two Fresnel lighthouse lenses with the Mason County Historical Society. The lenses were originally used in Big Sable Point Lighthouse and Ludington North Breakwater Lighthouse and are on display at the Port of Ludington Maritime Museum, operated by the Mason County Historical Society.…
Video by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — The S.S. Badger made a rare evening arrival in Ludington Saturday, Aug. 16, returning from an afternoon shoreline cruise at Manitowoc, Wis. To the south, over Lake Michigan, is lightning from a passing storm. To add to the effects, though not heard in the video, was the sound of the fireworks 20 miles…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief AMBER TOWNSHIP — Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington is now Grace Funeral Home & Cremation Services. The funeral home, located at 3060 W. US 10-31, is under the same ownership, just a new name. “The change was part of a thoughtful rebranding to better reflect who we are and how we serve,” said owner Stephanie…
By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Christopher John Henry Lamb, 33; carjacking and unlawful driving away a motor vehicle; arrested Aug. 7 by Ludington Police Department; arraigned Aug. 7; preliminary hearing: Sept. 3; bail: surety (amount not listed). -Lee Charles Horacek, 43; accosting a child for immoral…
Letters to the editor are opinion editorials submitted by readers. Letters to the editor are a long tradition in American journalism. The views and opinions of the writer do not necessarily reflect those of Mason County Press, its staff or its parent company. For more information, please refer to MCP’s Letter to the Editor Policy. Dear Editor, On July 24, 2025,…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. LUDINGTON — A 51-year-old Ludington woman was cited for her eighth driving while license suspended offense following a traffic stop near Washington Avenue and Brother Street Friday, Aug. 15, shortly after 4:30 p.m., according Capt.Michael Haveman of the Ludington Police Department. “The female…
Lou Ann Sellon, 74 of Branch, formerly of Wellston, passed away on Sunday, August 10, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. Born September 12, 1950, in Grand Rapids, Lou was the daughter of Arthur and Ann (Peterson) Sellon. She graduated from Mason County Eastern, Class of 1969. Lou was cheerful and very kindhearted, always trying to help people out if she…
Elizabeth Marie Barnett, 84, of Groveland Township (Holly), died on Saturday, August 16, 2025. She was born on August 28, 1940 in Detroit, the daughter of Anna Marie and Joseph Nemec. Liz met and married Y. Jack Barnett in 1956, who preceded her in death. She was the loving mother of Mark (Lisa) Barnett, Beth (Mark Liley) Barnett and Amy…
Michael (Mike) Jewett, 69, formerly of Pentwater, lost his long battle with that damn cancer on Wednesday, July 16, 2025. A celebration of life will be held August 23, 2025 from 3 to 5 p.m. at Walicki Woods, 3455 N Stiles Road Ludington (Victory Township). Please grab your chair, your choice of beverage and join his family and friends in…
Video by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — The MV Manitowoc arrived late Saturday evening, Aug. 16, at Ludington. It unloaded half its cargo at the Rieth-Riley Ludington dock and then proceeded to Manistee to unload the rest. The self-unloading River Class vessel was built in 1973 by American Shipbuilding Co., Lorrain, Ohio for Union Commerce Bank and managed by Kinsman…
Photo by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief RIVERTON TOWNSHIP — Crews were changing blades earlier this week on some of the wind turbines in the Lake Winds Energy Park. ___________________ Please Support Local News Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email news alerts for $10 a month. Your contribution will help us to continue to provide you with…
By Joan Young, Contributing Writer The other day, I was relating to a friend the joys and woes of finding a number of creatures in and near my house, and she comfortingly reminded me that life is full of little animals. Indeed! For example, on the day in question, my kitchen counters were overrun with the little black “sugar ants.”…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Both drivers involved in a two-vehicle crash at US 10 and Jebavy Drive were transported to the hospital Thursday, Aug. 14, around 6:30 p.m., according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. A 28-year-old Ludington man and 66-year-old Flint woman…
Hugh “Hughie” Martin Ruggero, 69, of Ludington, passed away on Thursday, August 14, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. Hugh was born June 7, 1956, in Detroit, the son of the late Samuel and Sara (Adams) Ruggero. On September 18, 1976, Hugh married Kathy Ann Bolter and they shared over 48 years together. Being a jack-of-all-trades, Hugh wore many different hats.…
Please note that the visitation times have changed. Zeferino Villanueva Jr., 55, of Pentwater, died on Friday, August 15, 2025. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, August 21, 2025, at 2:30 p.m. at Grace Funeral Home, with visitation beginning at 1 p.m. at the funeral home. A graveside service will follow at 4 p.m. at Center Riverton…
On Friday, August 8, 2025, the world lost the most incredible woman, Kara Michelle Smedley. She will be loved and remembered forever as the wild, witty, tough-as-nails person she was. With a love for adventure, a devotion to raising her children well, a passion for riding her Harley in the mountains, and an incredible ability to make the best out…
Employment: Bus Driver, MCC Schools Mason County Central School District/METS as an opening for a Bus Driver. $500 sign-on bonus 4.58 hours per day at $18.75 per hour. 180 days per year; 20 paid days off. Paid training! Call 231-757-3711 or click here. This is a paid posting. Published until Aug. 31, 2025.
Employment: Student Aide Positions, Ludington Area School District Ludington Area School District has the following Student Aide positions available: Ludington Elementary School Student Aide (LES7) – 6 hours per school day: Title 4 hours. The job requires the individual be Highly Qualified. Work with staff to plan and facilitate literacy interventions for small groups of students according to literacy intervention…
This MCP Great Lakes History Blog is presented by Filer Credit Union and the Mason County Historical Society. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief In 1879, Capt. Frederick Kendrick was awarded the United States Gold Lifesaving Medal for his heroic act of saving 44 men from a sinking vessel off the shore of Ludington, near what is now the north end of…
The 1993 unsolved murder of 15-year-old Melissa Simmons of Scottville has haunted Mason County for over three decades. Editor-in-Chief Rob Alway discusses the murder in the latest Great Lakes History Log podcast. Click here to access the episode. You may subscribe to the Great Lakes History Log from most popular podcast apps including Apple Podcast and Spotify.
LUDINGTON — The Mason County Historical Society’s annual gala will celebrate the sesquicentennial of Ludington cross-lake service. The fund-raising event will be held on Saturday, Sept. 13 at the Stearns Hotel in downtown Ludington. Doors open at 6 p.m. with dinner served at 6:30 p.m. Dancing will be from 8:30 to 10 p.m. The event will also feature historical presentations…
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