Raymond E. Galinski, 93, of Ludington, died Friday, March 13, 2026, at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital. He was born August 28, 1932, in Chicago, the son of Stanley and Eva (Pepolowski) Galinski. A full obituary will be posted later this week. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m., Thursday, March 26, 2026, at St. Simon Catholic Church…
The following closings and cancellations have been reported to MCP and OCP for Monday, March 16, 2026. This list may be updated. Schools: Covenant Christian School, Ludington Hart Public Schools Fountain Child Development Center Ludington Area Catholic School Ludington Area School District Mason County Central School District including Victory Early Childhood Center Mason County Eastern School District Pentwater Public Schools…
MASON COUNTY — A winter weather advisory issued by the National Weather Service is in effect for several west Michigan and northern Lower Peninsula counties. There is a storm warning for “tip of the mitt” counties and a blizzard warning for the Upper Peninsula. Locally, total snow accumulation of 2-5 inches is predicted with winds gusting as high as 45…
Bruce L. Gillett, 66, of Ludington, died on Saturday, March 14, 2026. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 21 at Calvary Baptist Church in Ludington (Pere Marquette Township). Visitation will be on Friday, March 20, from 4 to 6 p.m., and on Saturday morning from 10 a.m. until time of services, all at Calvary Baptist…
Sally Ann Barnett, 72, of Branch, died on Thursday, March 12, 2026. Funeral arrangements by Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services 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 __________ Receive daily MCP and OCP…
RIVERTON TOWNSHIP — A blade broke off a wind turbine in the Consumers Energy Lake Winds Energy Park Friday evening. Personnel from Riverton Fire Department and the Mason County Sheriff’s Office were initially dispatched to close roadways as the blade was rotating. west, north-west winds were reported at 23 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. Consumers Energy personnel were…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor LUDINGTON — A 36-year-old man who worked as a builder based out of Mason County’s Grant Township and his 35-year-old wife are charged with multiple felonies in a building contractor fraud case in 79th District Court. Daniel James Siefka and Lydia Ruth Siefka are each charged with: one count of conducting a criminal enterprise, one…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor LUDINGTON — A 31-year-old man pleaded no contest to conspiracy to commit armed robbery and fourth-offense habitual offender in Mason County’s 51 Circuit Court Thursday, March 12. Tyler Austin Hendrickson conspired with Travis William Malone, 31, to commit the armed robbery, said Mason County Prosecuting Attorney Beth Hand. Malone had also conspired with Rob Roger…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor LUDINGTON — A former Shelby High School teacher and varsity boys soccer coach has been charged in Mason County’s 79th District Court with a felony of second-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC) stemming from a Nov. 7, 2021 incident, according to court records. Jairo Humberto Coronado, 41, was sentenced to 30 days in jail and two…
SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central Schools will close early today due to power outages. Superintendent Jeff Mount reported that three of the district’s four Scottville buildings have lost power this morning. Victory Early Childhood Center in Victory Township was closed as well, due to a power outage. Students will be provided lunches. Scottville Elementary will dismiss at 11:20 a.m. and…
LUDINGTON — The following were arraigned recently in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies Dylan Scott Berean, 24, assault with a dangerous weapon. Offense date: Feb. 24, 2026. Agency: Michigan State Police. Bail: $5,000/personal recognizance (PR). Preliminary exam: April 1 at 1:30 p.m. Christopher Lee Gasparas, 45, third-offense domestic violence. Offense date: Jan. 23, 2026. Agency: Mason County Sheriff’s Office…
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: Thursday, March 12, 2026: 12:50 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), car/deer crash, no injury, Fountain Road east of Jebavy Drive, Hamlin Township. 7:06 a.m., (MCSO), retail fraud, Wesco, City of Scottville. A male suspect…
Public Bid Notice: City of Ludington 2026 Annual Contracts The City of Ludington will be accepting bids for the following 2026 annual contracts: Fertilization & Weed Control Mowing – City Properties Mowing – Code Enforcement Bids will be accepted until Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at 2 p.m. Please submit bid in a sealed envelope clearly marked with the service contract you are bidding on…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — The Ludington City Council recently approved an underwater inspection of the seawall at Waterfront Park as the city prepares to potentially accommodate cruise ships this summer. The inspection will cost $4,200, which will be split between the City of Ludington and the Ludington Area Visitors and Convention Bureau. “The purpose of the inspection is…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Three men, each with local ties, are vying for the position of the next superintendent of Ludington Area School District. During a special meeting on Tuesday, the Board of Education selected three applicants, out of 19, based on assistance from Michigan Leadership Institute. Two of the candidates are graduates of West Shore Community College…
MASON COUNTY — A high wind warning has been issued by the National Weather Service for a large portion of Michigan’s Lower Peninsula, including Mason County, that is in effect Friday, March 13, from 2 a.m. to 8 p.m. Gusts up to 60 mph are expected. “Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines,” states NWS. “Widespread power outages…
LUDINGTON — During the latest presentation of the Mason County Historical Society’s 2026 speaker series Wednesday Jerry Berg of the Military History Academy discussed various weapons and battlefield tactics that were used during the American Revoluntionary War. The Speaker Series is one of many events planned by the Mason County Historical Society to celebrate America’s Semiquincentennial. Visit masoncountymihistory.org to see a…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor LUDINGTON — A 32-year-old Custer woman who led police on a high-speed chase with a motorcycle last fall received an 11-month delayed sentence in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, March 10. Katlin Marie Hammond pleaded guilty Jan. 13 to two felony counts of third-degree fleeing a police officer and a misdemeanor of reckless driving,…
SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Recreation is now registering for youth summer leagues in baseball, softball and t-ball. The program is open for area children ages 4-15 and is administered through Mason County Central Schools. The cost is $40 per child, t-ball and $50 per child for all other leagues. Registration takes place online at www.masoncountyrec.org. The registration deadline is April…
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: Monday, March 9, 2026: 7 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), car/deer crash, no injury, Custer Road north of Freeman Road, Free Soil Township. 7:09 p.m., (MCSO), two-vehicle rear-end crash, no injury, Pere Marquette Highway…
Dorothy May Engstrom, the daughter of Alexandria and David Engstrom of Manistee, was born on Wednesday, March 11, 2026. Unless indicated, births occurred at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital. List of 2026 births List of 2025 births __________________________________ Please Support Local News Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email news alerts for $10 a month. Your contribution will…
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