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Working the Lakes: Undaunted/PM41; 5-year inspection

October 15, 2025

This 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 STURGEON BAY, Wis. — Late in the evening on Monday, Oct. 6, 2025, the articulated tug/barge Undaunted/Pere Marquette…

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American Cruise Lines launches first all US cruises on the Great Lakes

October 15, 2025

GUILFORD, Conn. — Domestic U.S. Great Lakes cruises are now available. In response to guest demand, American Cruise Lines is proud to announce the debut of three Great Lakes itineraries for the 2026 cruise season. These brand-new cruises, sailing May through August 2026, will be…

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Michigan Association of County Clerks oppose RankMiVote ballot proposal

October 15, 2025

The Michigan Association of County Clerks has submitted the following resolution to be published as a letter to the editor. Letters to the editor are opinion editorials submitted by readers. Letters to the editor are a long tradition in American journalism. The views and opinions…

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51st Circuit Court sentences, published Oct. 15, 2025

October 15, 2025

LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced this week in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court: – Richard Paul Brown, 35, pleaded guilty Aug. 19 to assaulting/resisting/obstructing police and fourth-offense habitual offender…

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Police news, published Oct. 15, 2025

October 15, 2025

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com.  The following is Mason County Sheriff’s Office activity Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025: 1:37…

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Recent births, published Oct. 15, 2025

October 15, 2025

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.  Tobias Jrue Roller, the son of Kalisha and…

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Obituary: Judy Louise Amador, 65, of Houston, Texas, formerly of Ludington

October 15, 2025

Judy Louise Amador, 65, passed away on Thursday, September 11, 2025, in Houston, Texas. She was born on August 2, 1960, in Ludington to her late father Arturo Amador and…

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Recent death: Gary David Green, 68, of Pentwater

October 15, 2025

  Gary David Green, 68, of Pentwater, died on Tuesday, October 14, 2025. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, October 25, 2025 at 1 p.m. at Grace Funeral…

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The shipwrecks of 1929: Wisconsin sinks on eve of Great Depression

October 14, 2025

Part 3: S.S. Wisconsin By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief The last four months of 1929 were a deadly time for Lake Michigan shipping. At least four shipwrecks claimed the lives of…

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MCC clubs consolidate fundraising efforts

October 14, 2025

Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central School District in partnership with Mason County Press. SCOTTVILLE — Several Mason County Central teams and clubs are joining together this…

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West Shore Bank employees give back during bank holiday

October 14, 2025

LUDINGTON — West Shore Bank recently took advantage of the Columbus Day federal holiday to bring all employees together for a full day of learning, collaboration, and giving back to…

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Woman banned from Wesco allegedly steals bottle of liquor

October 14, 2025

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com.  SCOTTVILLE — A warrant is being sought for a 33-year-old Scottville woman “after…

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Obituary: Patricia P. Buckley, 93, of Branch

October 14, 2025

Patricia “Patsy” P. Buckley, 93, of Branch, a beloved mother, grandmother, and respected community member, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 12, 2025.  Patsy was born in Illinois in 1932, the…

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Employment: Utilities Maintenance Technician I 

October 14, 2025

Employment: Utilities Maintenance Technician I  West Shore Community College seeks an outstanding individual to assist in the Facilities Maintenance area wherever required, including performing general repairs in maintaining building components and mechanical systems, custodial duties, mail pickup and…

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Riemer suing Ludington over construction stop order

October 13, 2025

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — A lawsuit filed against the City of Ludington on behalf of Dr. Andrew Riemer’s real estate company, ASR Real Estate, LLC, was filed today…

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The shipwrecks of 1929: Sinking of Milwaukee was worst car ferry disaster

October 13, 2025

Great Lakes History Log is presented by Filer Credit Union with offices in Manistee, Ludington, East Lake, and Bear Lake and the Mason County Historical Society, which operates the Port…

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Man arrested for OWI after allegedly running over passenger who fell out of car

October 13, 2025

BRANCH TOWNSHIP — A 49-year-old Custer man was arrested for operating while intoxicated after allegedly running over a 62-year-old man’s leg Sunday night, Oct. 12, at Walhalla and Reid roads,…

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LES students pledge to stop bullying

October 13, 2025

LUDINGTON — Last week Kevin Kimes of Lock Out USA presented an anti-bullying assembly, Not in My School, to Ludington Elementary School. Kimes created the program while serving as Mason…

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13-year-old apprehended by police after crashing vehicle

October 13, 2025

CUSTER TOWNSHIP — A 13-year-old boy was apprehended by troopers from the Michigan State Police Hart post Saturday, Oct. 11, around noon after he allegedly “operated a vehicle that resulted…

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Recent death: Ida Verda (Case) Ramsey, 83, of Ludington

October 13, 2025

  Ida Verda (Case) Ramsey, 83, of Ludington, died on Sunday October 12, 2025. Arrangements by Grace Funeral Home and Cremation Services, formerly Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.GraceCremations.com.…

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Obituary: Deborah Diane Kaminski, 72, of Fountain

October 13, 2025

Deborah Diane (Shoup) Kaminski, beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away on Friday, October 10, 2025, at the age of 72. Born on February 27, 1953, she lived a life…

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