The Mason County District Library will host a program on bees today, July 28 at the Ludington library and Wednesday, July 30 at the Scottville library. Both free programs begin at 1 p.m. The program will feature beekeepers Candace Casados and Tim Fournier. The Ludington library is located at 217 E. Ludington Ave. in Ludington. The Scottville library is located…
The following is police activity in Mason County over the weekend: Friday, July 25, 2025: 8:13 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), a 52-year-old Eaton Rapids man was arrested for domestic assault following a 911 call, 7300 block of East Barothy Road, Branch Township. 1:22 p.m., (MCSO), hit-and-run crash, no injury, 4400 block of West Decker Road, Victory Township. A vehicle…
LUDINGTON — The Mason County National Night Out and Prepare Fair will be held on Tuesday, Aug. 5 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Loomis Street Boat Launch. Local first responders will be at the event with various demonstration. They will also discuss with participants about preparing for an emergency. The event will include food trucks and ice cream.…
Terry Lee Simons, 73, of Ludington, died on Sunday, July 27, 2025. 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. Listing of 2023 deaths. Listing of 2022 deaths. Listing of 2021 deaths. Listing of 2020 deaths. Listing of 2019 deaths __________ Please Support…
SUMMIT TOWNSHIP — A 40-year-old Carson City, Mich. man died of a probable drowning Saturday evening following an incident in Bass Lake. Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole said emergency crews were called to the 7100 block of South Lakeshore Drive for a report of a person who had fallen off a jet ski and was floating face down in the…
Photos by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Waterfront Park was packed Saturday evening, July 26, for the first of two West Shore Bank Rhythm & Dunes concerts. The free community concert featured the tribute band Monsters of Yacht, along with the Mason County Central High School marching band as its warm-up. On Saturday, Aug. 2, Klay N the Mud will…
SHELBY — Shelby State Bank, in partnership with Great Start Collaborative and the Community Foundation for Oceana County’s Read Early, Read Often program, will soon offer literacy corners in each of its 10 branches. Studies have shown that having books in a child’s home significantly impacts their future literacy as much as the education levels of their parents, and literacy…
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 Thursday, July 24, 2025: 10:19 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), a 33-year-old Hart man was arrested on an outstanding Mason County failure to appear warrant following a traffic stop, West Shore Community College parking lot,…
Margaret Jane McKee, 64, of Fountain, formerly of Battle Creek, passed away on Monday, July 21, 2025. Maggie was born on March 12, 1961, the daughter of Evie Cress. She attended Battle Creek High School. She was employed as an in-home care giver, in Des Moines, Iowa, for six years. Known as a fruit loop by her family members, she…
This MCP Great Lakes Boat Blog is a presentation of House of Flavors Restaurant of Ludington and the Mason County Historical Society’s Port of Ludington Maritime Museum. By Mark Varenhorst, MCP Contributor In my first article on the Mason County Sheriff’s Office Marine Unit I spent quite a bit of time with Dep. Mike Fort (who is in charge of the unit)…
Around the County is a presentation of Preferred Credit Union, www.preferredcu.org, located locally at 266 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington. LUDINGTON — By the end of next week two new games will be featured at the playground area on the south end of Stearns Park. The 9 Square in the Air and Gaga Ball games were funded through a Mason County Youth…
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. Benjamin Charles Albus, the son of Elizabeth and Jordan Albus of Hart, was born on Tuesday, July 22, 2025. Unless indicated, births occurred at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital. List of 2024 births List of 2023 births __________________________________…
William “Bill” Wilde, 69, of Manistee, passed away on Wednesday, July 16, 2025. Bill was born on April 9, 1956, the son of Herschel Wilde, and Suzanne (Stone) Boucher. He worked with his father in his younger years repairing and doing installations on cranes and hoists and retired in 2017. He enjoyed fishing and hunting and repairing small engines, and…
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: Tuesday, July 22, 2025: 2:08 p.m., (Ludington Police Department), a 35-year-old Ludington was cited for driving while license revoked following a traffic stop, Washington Avenue and Lowell Street, City of Ludington. Wednesday, July 23,…
Norma Jean Grimes, 83, of Branch, passed away on Wednesday, July 23, 2025. Norma was born on June 27, 1942 in Hammond, Indiana the daughter of Albert J. and Helen (Winkler) Dinelli and graduated high school in Calumet City, Illinois. On September 2, 1977 she married Theodore Grimes at St. Victor’s Parish in Calumet City and they celebrated 33 years…
SCOTTVILLE — The Mason-Lake Conservation District’s Native Plant Sale is now open for orders. The annual sale offers a variety of Michigan grown native flowers, grasses, and garden kits that help support pollinators, birds, and healthy soil. Plants are available in several formats, including individual quarts, single species flats of 38 (available for nearly all species), and pre-designed garden kits.…
PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Families and curious young minds are invited to experience 4-H Acres of Adventure, an engaging four-day special interest (SPIN) blub at the Western Michigan Fair from August 5-8. Hosted by Michigan State University Extension, the free-to-join 4-H program offers daily themed activities with all materials provided—making it easy for kids to dig into learning, creativity, and…
The 1876 killing of Luther Foster is Mason County, Michigan’s oldest unsolved murder. Download our latest Great Lakes History Log podcast here. This Great Lakes History Log is presented by Filer Credit Union with locations in Manistee, East Lake, Bear Lake, and Ludington and the Mason County Historical Society, which operates Historical White Pine Village, the Port of Ludington Maritime…
CUSTER — Mason County Eastern Preschool will hold a Sweet Summer Celebration on Monday, July 28 from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at the MCE Elementary playground. The event is open to currently enrolled preschool families, giving them an opportunity to connect with teachers and friends before the new school year begins. Families interested in enrolling their child in MCE’s free…
Employment: High School Principal, Hart Public Schools Hart Public Schools is currently seeking to hire a High School Principal. Minimum of a Master’s Degree in Education or Administration. At least five years of teaching experience at the secondary level. Cultivate and grow a positive school climate with staff and students Collaborate and engage staff in the School Improvement Process Collaborate…
Debbie Fouts, 72, of Scottville, passed away suddenly at home on Jul 21, 2025. Debbie was born on June 10, 1953 in Charlotte, to Mable Norris. She grew up in the Lansing area as an only child and was doted on by all who met her. Debbie met her future husband, Barry Fouts, while in junior high school. Though life…
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