By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief CUSTER — Construction on a new chemical storage facility for the Mason County Road Commission is underway with the facility expected to be completed by Sept. 30. The building is located on a 90-acre site in the 1900 block of East US 10 on the west side of the village. It is the first phase of…
PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A 50-year-old Fountain man was killed in a crash on South Lakeshore Drive near Patterson Road Monday, Aug. 4, shortly before 9 p.m., according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. “On Monday, Aug. 4, 2025, at 8:47 p.m., emergency crews were…
This Great Lakes Boat Blog is presented by Hankwitz Heating & Cooling, 609 S. Washington Ave., Ludington; 231-843-2809. By Mark Varenhorst, MCP Contributor We all enjoy our time on the lakes and rivers in Michigan. Many groups or organizations take part in maintaining and protecting…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following activity of the Ludington Police Department Monday, Aug. 4, 2025: 8:37…
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…
PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The Twisted Sticks Radio Controlled (RC) Club will hold its fifth Public Expo event Saturday, Aug. 9 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Hull Field,…
Mark Allen Steigenga, 75, of Ludington, passed away peacefully Sunday morning, August 3, 2025 with his family by his side. He was born June 10, 1950 in Grand Rapids, son…
Photos by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The 86th Western Michigan Fair began today, Monday, Aug. 4, with a few livestock shows and the Great Lakes Stakes Harness…
SCOTTVILLE — The show must go on! Even though this year’s Scottville Fall Celebration has been cancelled, due to water main/street construction in town, the Scottville Clown Band the Western…
This Great Lakes Boat Blog is presented by The Chuck Wagon Pizza. Photos and story by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — The MV Northern Venture made its 2025 debut to…
Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central School District in partnership with Mason County Press. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — The Mason County Central School District Board…
Women Who Care of Mason County and Men Who Care of Mason County will each meet, separately, on Tuesday, Aug. 5. Women Who Care of Mason County will meet at the…
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 over the weekend: Friday, Aug.…
Michael M. Magee Jr. “And in Your book were all written the days that were ordained for me when as yet there was not one of them.” Psalm 139:16 For…
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This Great Lakes Boat Blog is presented by House of Flavors Restaurant of Ludington. Photos and story by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — The Port of Ludington was visited Sunday…
PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The 86th Western Michigan Fair begins Monday, Aug. 4, with the midway opening Tuesday, Aug. 5. The week will be filled with a variety of events…
LUDINGTON — One fish, two fish, no fish… Explore native fishing history with a presentation of “Michigan Fisherman and the Tragedy of the Grayling,” presented by historian Jerry Berg of…
The video edition of our latest Great Lakes History Log podcast is now available. If you would prefer to listen to the audio podcast, please click here. Please be sure…
Video by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — The 51st Western Michigan Old Engine & Tractor Show, held at the Western Michigan Old Engine Club show grounds at Scottville Riverside Park,…
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