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Weekend police report, published Dec. 22, 2025

December 22, 2025

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: Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025: 9:29 p.m., (Michigan State Police), a 56-year-old Ludington man was arrested for operating while intoxicated and open intoxicants following a vehicle crash, Victory Corner Road and Victory Drive,…

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Obituary: Robert ‘Rocky’ Rakowski, 87, of Grant Township

December 22, 2025

Robert J. “Rocky” Rakowski, 87, of Grant Township, died Thursday evening, December 18, 2025 at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City. He was born on October 15, 1938 at the family homestead in Grant Township, the son of the late John and Anna (Kubiak) Rakowski.…

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Obituary: Shirley Bernice Klinefelter, 98, of Custer

December 22, 2025

Shirley Bernice Klinefelter, 98, of Custer, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, December 17, 2025. Born February 12, 1927, in St. Clair Shores, Shirley was the daughter of the late Edward Louis and Viola Elizabeth (Champin) Forton. She attended St. Clair Shores High School. Shirley worked…

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Recent death: Otto Kurt Heimann, 70, of Hart

December 22, 2025

Otto Kurt Heimann, 70, of Hart, died on Saturday, December 20, 2025. Arrangements were entrusted to Grace Funeral Home and Cremation Services, www.GraceCremations.com.   Listing of 2025 deaths. Listing of…

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Detroit inspects the Pere Marquette 17

December 21, 2025

This Great Lakes History Log is presented by Filer Credit Union and the Port of Ludington Maritime Museum. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief Editor’s note: I think one my favorite things…

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Plans underway to dry dock City of Milwaukee museum ship

December 21, 2025

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief MANISTEE — The Society for the Preservation of the SS City of Milwaukee and USCGC Acacia recently announced its plans to place the historic SS City…

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Varsity Girls Wrestling: MCC’s Wilson places sixth at Meert invite

December 21, 2025

MCP Sports Coverage is presented by: Smith & Eddy Insurance, VanderHaag Car Sales & Rentals, Mission Graphics, Squires Chiropractic, Fresh Coast Foam and Baker Ford Ludington.  PLAINWELL — Mason County…

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Obituary: Stanley Lee Armstrong, 90, of Ludington

December 21, 2025

Stanley Lee Armstrong, 90, of Ludington, died Thursday, December 18, 2025, at home.  He was born March 7, 1935, in Marietta, Ohio, the son of Carl and Mary (Hupp) Armstrong.…

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Ludington Writers accepting submissions for publications, scholarships

December 21, 2025

LUDINGTON — Ludington Writers will be accepting submissions for its publications “Making Waves: A West Michigan Review” and “Beach Combing” beginning Jan. 1 to April, 2026. Both publications invite writers and artists…

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Varsity Boys Basketball: Orioles win cross-county rivalry against Spartans

December 20, 2025

MCP Sports Coverage is presented by: Smith & Eddy Insurance, VanderHaag Car Sales & Rentals, Mission Graphics, Squires Chiropractic, Fresh Coast Foam and Baker Ford Ludington.  SCOTTVILLE — The Ludington…

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Co-op Hockey: Badgers lose to Kalamazoo United

December 20, 2025

MCP Sports Coverage is presented by: Smith & Eddy Insurance, VanderHaag Car Sales & Rentals, Mission Graphics, Squires Chiropractic, Fresh Coast Foam and Baker Ford Ludington.  VICTORY TOWNSHIP — The…

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Employment: Media Sales Representative

December 20, 2025
Employment: Media Sales Representative

Employment: Media Sales Representative Media Group 31 LLC is seeking an advertising sales person for Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. This is a commission-based, contracted position with lots…

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Varsity Girls Basketball: Spartans defeat Holton

December 20, 2025

MCP Sports Coverage is presented by: Smith & Eddy Insurance, VanderHaag Car Sales & Rentals, Mission Graphics, Squires Chiropractic, Fresh Coast Foam and Baker Ford Ludington. HOLTON — It was a…

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Girls Varsity Basketball: Orioles score a win over Oakridge

December 20, 2025

MCP Sports Coverage is presented by: Smith & Eddy Insurance, VanderHaag Car Sales & Rentals, Mission Graphics, Squires Chiropractic, Fresh Coast Foam and Baker Ford Ludington.  MUSKEGON — The Ludington…

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Ludington fleet captain Duddleson skippered the famed L.C. Waldo during the 1913 storm

December 19, 2025

This Great Lakes History Log is presented by Filer Credit Union and the Port of Ludington Maritime Museum. Masters of the PM Steamers By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief In the historical…

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West Shore Bank raises over $20,000 in Spirit of Giving initiative

December 19, 2025

LUDINGTON — West Shore Bank and its customers recently raised $20,034.61 in its annual Spirit of Giving initiative.  Funds raised are donated to local nonprofit charitable organizations to assist families…

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Boys Varsity Basketball: Spartans defeat Holton

December 19, 2025

MCP Sports Coverage is presented by: Smith & Eddy Insurance, VanderHaag Car Sales & Rentals, Mission Graphics, Squires Chiropractic, Fresh Coast Foam and Baker Ford Ludington.  SCOTTVILLE — Mason County…

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Varsity Boys Basketball: Orioles top Oakridge

December 19, 2025

MCP Sports Coverage is presented by: Smith & Eddy Insurance, VanderHaag Car Sales & Rentals, Mission Graphics, Squires Chiropractic, Fresh Coast Foam and Baker Ford Ludington.  MUSKEGON — The Ludington…

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High School Girls Basketball: MCE teams defeat Big Rapids Crossroads

December 19, 2025

MCP Sports Coverage is presented by: Smith & Eddy Insurance, VanderHaag Car Sales & Rentals, Mission Graphics, Squires Chiropractic, Fresh Coast Foam and Baker Ford Ludington.  PENTWATER — Mason County…

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Police news, published Dec. 19, 2025

December 19, 2025

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following police activity took place on Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025: – 7:45 a.m.,…

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Chief Norman Tafelski, 66, of Ludington

December 19, 2025

Norman Joseph Tafelski, 66, of Ludington, died Thursday, December 18, 2025, at Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids after a four and half year battle with cancer.  He was…

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