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LUDINGTON — The Cartier Mansion Bed & Breakfast, 409 E. Ludington Ave., has come in second place in the Newsweek Readers’ Choice Award for Best Historical B&B in America for 2025. The achievement marks the second consecutive year the mansion has received a top honor. Built in 1905, the Cartier Mansion is a stunning example of neoclassical architecture and is…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — New phases of the water main reconstruction project have begun with work beginning along East State Street (US 10). The street is expected to be closed, between Main Street and Columbia Avenue, on Tuesday, Sept. 2 with a detour route of State Street, Columbia Avenue, Broadway Avenue. The route coincides with the city’s designated…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. LUDINGTON — A 54-year-old Ludington man was arrested by Ludington police officers on an aggravated stalking warrant Wednesday, Aug. 20, around 10:30 p.m. in the 100 block of East Fifth Street, according to Ludington Police Chief Chris Jones. The man was lodged in…
Carole “Gus” Jeanne Strall, 85, of Ludington, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 16, 2025. Born on May 1, 1940, in Ludington, Carole was the daughter of the late Elmer and Alberta (Gray) Gustafson. Carole graduated from Ludington High School, Class of 1958. She married John Strall on Jan. 10, 1970. Carole was an administrative assistant at Farm Bureau Insurance…
Henry Wilfrid Copenhaver Jr., 68, of Ludington, passed away on Friday, August 8, 2025. Henry, lovingly referred to as Hank, was born on March 23, 1957, in Peru, Indiana. He was the son of the late Henry Wilfrid Copenhaver and Carlene Rose (Nickelsen) Copenhaver. Hank graduated from Ludington High School in 1976 and spent much of his life in the…
LUDINGTON — Cartier Mansion Bed & Breakfast, 409 E. Ludington Ave., was again nominated for the Newsweek Readers’ Choice Award for Best Historical B&B in America for 2025. This marks the second consecutive year of recognition, following its win in 2024. Built in 1905, the Cartier Mansion is an example of neoclassical architecture and is listed on the National Register of Historic…
LUDINGTON — A 48-year-old Scottville man was sentenced Tuesday, Aug. 19, in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court to 60 months to 15 years in prison for multiple counts of criminal sexual conduct, according to court records. Charles Bernard Robinson was convicted by a jury, May 27, of three counts of second-degree CSC and one count of fourth-degree CSC. Robinson was…
The following is police activity in Mason County Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2025: The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. 6:40 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), car/deer crash, no injury, Fountain Road east of Amber Road, Victory Township. 7:05 a.m., (MCSO), car/deer crash, no injury, Stiles Road south of Fisher Road,…
Florence Mary Houk, 102, of Ludington died peacefully at Ludington Woods on Monday, August 18, 2025, with family by her side. Florence Mary was born in Caseville Township, Huron County, on November 17, 1922, to her parents Harold Richard (Dick) and Winafred (Newton) Gwinn. During the Great Depression, she grew up in Elkton, Traverse City, and Cadillac, before moving to…
Donald L. Burns, 82, of Ludington, died Thursday, August 14, 2025, at MediLodge of Ludington. He was born February 26, 1943, in Coopersville, the son of Edward and Dorothy (Ferguson) Burns. Don worked for many years as an electrician and was a member of IBEW Local 498. In his spare time Don enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping and NASCAR. Don is…
Rosemarie Gliszcinski, 98, of Ludington, died on Monday, August 18, 2025. A Mass from the Order of Christian Funerals will be held on Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2025, at 11 a.m. at St. Simon Catholic Church, with Rev. Wayne B. Wheeler Jr. presiding. Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. until the time of mass. Arrangements by Grace Funeral Home…
Project Bid Notice Northbound US-31 over Riley-Thompson Road (S08 of 61075) bridge rehabilitation, in Dalton Township, Muskegon County, Michigan. Bids are due By September 26, 2025 at 10 a.m. See complete contract at this link: https://masoncountyroads.com/project-bid-notice-northbound-us-31-over-riley-thompson-road-s08-of-61075-bridge-rehabilitation-in-dalton-township-muskegon-county-michigan/ This is a paid posting. Published until Sept. 25, 2025
Employment Opportunity: Electrical Inspector, Mason County Mason County is seeking an independent contractor to provide Electrical Inspection services. The contractor will be responsible for electrical inspections, plan review, and enforcement of electrical codes. This contractor must have excellent communication skills and a desire to work with the public. A minimum of two years experience as a licensed journey worker or…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The Pere Marquette Township Fire Department will celebrate its 50th anniversary during a public open house on Saturday, Aug. 23 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the fire station, 1040 S. Pere Marquette Highway. The public will have an opportunity to meet the firefighters, tour the station, and see the department’s…
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 Monday, Aug. 18, 2025: 2:21 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), one-vehicle crash, no injury, US 31 north of Townline Road, Free Soil Township. 6:38 a.m., (MCSO), alarm activation, Amber Township. 7:02 a.m., (MCSO), car/deer crash,…
Judge John R. Carney Jr., 78, of Ludington, died on Tuesday, August 19, 2025. A celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, September 20, 2025, from noon to 3 p.m. at Grace Funeral Home. Arrangements by Grace Funeral Home and Cremation Services, formerly Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.GraceCremations.com. Listing of 2025 deaths. Listing of 2024 deaths.…
Owen “Ole” Fredrick O’Brien, 80, of Scottville, passed away on Sunday, August 17, 2025. A true original, Owen lived life on his own terms. He loved fishing in all seasons, with a special passion for ice fishing, always striving to be the first guy out on the ice each year. He also enjoyed shooting pool, dancing, and washing it all…
Frederick Eugene Thomas, 79, of Scottville, died on Monday, August 18, 2025. Visitation will be held on Thursday, September 4, 2025 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Grace Funeral Home. A memorial service will be held on Friday, September 5, 2025 at noon at Grace Funeral Home with visitation starting at 11 a.m. Frederick will be laid to rest…
Employment: Special Education Supervisor West Shore Educational Service District has a position vacancy for a Special Education Supervisor. Master’s degree; Full approval in at least one (1) area of special education; three (3) years experience in special education; must be able to satisfy R340.1772 of the Michigan Administrative Rules for Special Education for Supervisor of Special Education Approval. To…
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…
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