James “Jim” Louis DeRooy, 74, of Scottville, died Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at Oakview Medical Care Facility in Ludington. He was born March 3, 1951, in Ludington, the son of Joseph and Julia (VanBergen) DeRooy. Jim was a veteran of the Vietnam War, who served in the U.S. Navy. He was a life member of the Custer VFW Gold Bar…
Mack Emil Nickelson, 40, of Ludington, passed away on Tuesday, October 15, 2024. Mack was born to Howard (Bud) and Donna Nickelson on October 3, 1984. He graduated from Ludington High School after completing homeschooling, in 2003. He loved the outdoors! He painted many pictures of his home on the Lincoln River. He was self-taught playing his guitar and became…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SUMMIT TOWNSHIP — Multiple emergency agencies responded to what began as a dune grass fire that turned into a house fire Monday afternoon just north of the Mason-Oceana county line. Riverton Fire Department was initially called to Montgomery Drive south of the Bass Lake outlet near Lake Michigan at 12:50 p.m. for a reported dune grass…
Around the County is a presentation of Preferred Credit Union, www.preferredcu.org, located locally at 266 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington. Video by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief VICTORY TOWNSHIP — On March 14, 2025 fire destroyed two farm buildings in the 2800 block of North Peterson Road. One of those buildings was a barn owned by Fred and Cathi Bates, used as a sugar…
LUDINGTON — The Mason County Historical Society is making plans to expand its Ludington car ferries exhibit at the Port of Ludington Maritime Museum and it needs help from the public. The expanded exhibit will include an interactive kiosk that will tell the stories of those who have worked on the Ludington car ferries through a combination of text, audio,…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief MANISTEE — Would you like a unique overnight experience? Consider staying at the SS City of Milwaukee museum ship’s Boatel. The 360-foot-long City of Milwaukee is docked on Manistee Lake along US 31. The ship was built in Manitowoc, Wis. 1931 and operated most of its career for the Grand Trunk Railroad from Muskegon to Wisconsin.…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. LUDINGTON — A 52-year-old Ludington man was arrested after a Mason County sheriff’s deputy, who was conducting checks on persons on the sex offender registry, found that the suspect was not, nor had he ever, lived at a residence he listed in Sheridan…
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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. Johnny Justin Garza Jr., the son of Abigail and Johnny Garza of Shelby, was born on Saturday, May 31, 2025. Unless indicated, births occurred at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital. List of 2024 births List of 2023 births …
Great Lakes Boat Blog Great Lakes Boat Blog is a presentation of Filer Credit Union, with offices in Manistee, Ludington and Bear Lake, www.filercu.com and the Mason County Historical Society’s Port of Ludington Maritime Museum, ludingtonmaritimemuseum.org, located at 217 S. Lakeshore Dr., Ludington. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief Sunday, June 1, 2025 LUDINGTON — Ludington boat watchers got a treat Sunday morning…
This Maritime History Blog is a presentation of the Mason County Historical Society’s Port of Ludington Maritime Museum, ludingtonmaritimemuseum.org, located at 217 S. Lakeshore Dr., Ludington. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief The service of the SS Pere Marquette 16, the only wooden car ferry to operate in the Ludington fleet, was a mixture of historical significance — both good and bad.…
LUDINGTON — Stage Left Theatre Company has announced the cast and opening of ticket sales of its upcoming production of “Firebringer.” “Firebringer” is a comedic musical by StarKid Productions. It takes place in the stone age where a tribe of cave people discovers fire. The musical delves into themes of tradition versus progress, the transformative power of fire, and the…
Video by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief Sunset Friday, May 30, 2025 at Manistee North Pier Lighthouse. This video presented to you by Filer Credit Union For more photos, consider subscribing to our Daily Briefing. More information below. _________________ Please Support Local News Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email news alerts for $10 a month. Your contribution will…
Photos by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — A crowd gathered on the Ludington piers Friday to watch the Fish On for Freedom Welcome Home Parade. The 10th annual veterans fishing tournament began at 6 a.m. this morning and concluded at noon. Volunteer boat crews spent their morning taking veterans out for an excursion on Lake Michigan. The boat parade was…
Thunderstorms expected this evening The entire State of Michigan is under an air quality alert through 6 a.m. Saturday, May 31. “Air quality is expected to be poor as smoke from Canadian fires mixes down to the surface,” states NWS. “It is recommended that, when possible, you avoid strenuous outdoor activities, especially those with heart disease and respiratory diseases like…
By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies – Travis William Malone, 30; delivery/manufacturing a controlled substance — methamphetamine; arrested May 22 by Ludington Police Department; arraigned May 23; preliminary hearing: June 11; bail: $100,000 cash. – Nicole Lynn Kaiser, 36; possession of a controlled substance — methamphetamine/ecstasy; arrested…
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. Avery Hope Richert, the daughter of Bailey and Alexander Richert of Ludington, was born on Thursday, May 29, 2025. Unless indicated, births occurred at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital. List of 2024 births List of 2023 births __________________________________…
Caroline Marie Johnson, 91, of Ludington, died on Thursday, May 29, 2025. “Sweet Caroline” was born in Ludington to Michael and Anna (Gwiazdowski) Zywicki on August 14, 1933. She attended Saint Stanislaus and Saint Simon schools, graduating in 1951. The friendships Mom formed during those years were lifelong and rich in depth and loyalty. Caroline loved her family “To The…
Robert “Rob” Richard Conley Jr., 55, lost his battle with cancer and passed away peacefully with his wife by his side on May 27, 2025, in Custer. He was born on August 25, 1969, in Muskegon to Diana Zimmerman and Robert Conley Sr. Rob was a loving spouse, father, brother, grandfather and friend. He enjoyed working at Northwood Golf Course…
SHERMAN TOWNSHIP — The Fin & Feather Club of Mason County will be offering a concealed pistol license (CPL) class on Friday, June 6 from 6 to 9:30 p.m. and Saturday, June 7, all day, with live range shooting in the afternoon. The entire class will take place at the Fin & Feather Club’s grounds, 3276 N. Darr Rd. Class…
Employment: High School Drama Director Mason County Central School District is currently accepting applications for a High School Drama Director for the 2025/2026 school year. Drama background required Acting/directing experience preferred. For details and to apply, go to www.mccschools.org. This is a paid posting. Published until June 14, 2025.
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