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Editor’s Note: Several holidays exist to honor our veterans and active duty military personnel, Veterans Day on Nov. 11, and Armed Forces Day, May 17. But, Memorial Day is set aside to remember those who gave the ultimate sacrifice for our nation. In today’s article, we remember Sgt. Leroy Draby of Free Soil who died in Vietnam in 1967. By…
This Great Lakes History Log is presented by Filer Credit Union and the Port of Ludington Maritime Museum. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief As I continue my quest to research and tell the stories of the captains of the Ludington railroad shipping fleet, I find myself…
Photos by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central School District in partnership with Mason County Press. SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central High School graduated 87 seniors Friday evening at the MCC High School gymnasium. It was the 123rd high…
Photos by Jeff Kiessel, MCP contributor LUDINGTON — Ludington High School graduated 144 seniors on Friday during the commencement ceremony held at Hawley Gymnasium. ______________________________ Please Support Local News…
MCP/OCP Sports Coverage is presented by: Baker Ford Ludington, Fresh Coast Foam, Mission Graphics, Quick-Way, Inc., Smith & Eddy Insurance and Michelle and Andrew Thomas. WHITECLOUD — Mason County Eastern…
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Michael Muralt, formerly of Ludington, who passed away on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, in Bradenton Fla. Michael was born…
Charlotte Mae Shanks, 89, of Ludington, died on Saturday, May 23, 2026, surrounded by her loved ones. Arrangements by Grace Funeral Home and Cremation Services, www.GraceCremations.com. Listing of 2026…
MUSKEGON — Miss Ludington Area 2026 Ashley McPike will compete for the title of Miss Michigan 2026 during the Miss Michigan Scholarship Program Preliminary Competition June 18-20 at the Frauenthal…
GRANT TOWNSHIP — A 38-year-old Free Soil woman was arrested Thursday, May 21, by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office on charges related to child abuse and possession of methamphetamine following…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The Mason County Sheriff’s Office and Ludington Police Department reported the following activity:…
Anthony “Tony” Nelson Cole, 55, of Ludington, passed away on Saturday, May 16, 2026. Tony was born on Feb. 12, 1971, in Ludington, the son of Charles and Cheryl Cole.…
Neta Jean Jewett, known affectionately to all as “Jean,” passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at the age of 95. A resident of Ludington, Jean was born on…
The following births have been reported: Iris Kena Dougherty, the daughter of Biorna and Michael Dougherty of Ludington, was born on Thursday, May 21, 2026. Unless indicated, births occurred at Corewell…
Employment: High School Principal Mason County Central School District is hiring a High School Principal for the 2026-2027 school year. For details and to apply go to www.mccschools.org. Job ID…
Employment: LRE Special Education Paraprofessional-Ludington West Shore Educatoinal Serivce District has a position vacancy for a Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) Special Education Paraprofessional. High School diploma required; 2 years experience…
SCOTTVILLE — The Mason County Road Commission will invest more than $4.4 million in road improvement projects during the 2026 construction season, including major reconstruction work on South Jebavy Drive…
Photos submitted by Wayne Dewyer LUDINGTON — Attempts to recover the sunken commercial fishing boat Sandy have continued this week. Late Wednesday evening, crews were successful getting the bow of…
HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — The Jebavy Drive Bridge will close to all traffic beginning June 1 as the Mason County Road Commission begins a preventative maintenance and rehabilitation project expected to…
SHERMAN TOWNSHIP — A 25-year-old Fountain woman was arrested Tuesday, May 19, around 9:40 p.m. for operating while intoxicated following a traffic stop at Sugar Grove and Custer roads where…
MCP/OCP Sports Coverage is presented by: Baker Ford Ludington, Fresh Coast Foam, Mission Graphics, Quick-Way, Inc., Smith & Eddy Insurance and Michelle and Andrew Thomas. SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central…
MCP/OCP Sports Coverage is presented by: Baker Ford Ludington, Fresh Coast Foam, Mission Graphics, Quick-Way, Inc., Smith & Eddy Insurance and Michelle and Andrew Thomas. COOPERSVILLE — The Ludington Orioles…
