Mason County voters will decide whether to renew the county’s additional road patrol services millage during the Tuesday, Aug. 4, primary election. The proposal asks voters to renew up to 0.2980 mill, or about 29.8 cents for every $1,000 of taxable value, for eight years, from 2026 through 2033. The millage provides funding for additional road patrol services through the…
LUDINGTON — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is scheduled to begin maintenance dredging of Ludington Harbor on Thursday, July 9. The project is expected to continue through Aug. 17, weather permitting. The annual dredging operation is intended to maintain safe navigational depths within the…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. LUDINGTON — A 46-year-old Fountain man was arrested after “he was alleged to have caused a disturbance at the Mason County Courthouse” Tuesday, July 7, at 11 a.m.,…
Voters in Mason and Oceana counties will decide the future of the Mason-Oceana 911 operating millage during the Tuesday, Aug. 4, primary election. The proposal asks voters to renew the…
LUDINGTON — The Rotary Club of Ludington has donated $10,000 to the Ludington Petunia Parade’s Watering Truck Capital Campaign, helping the organization move closer to its goal of purchasing a…
BALDWIN — The Lake County Modelers & Flyers Association’s summer flying season continues this weekend with the West Michigan RC Expo, Thursday, July 9 through Saturday, July 11, at the…
Dean Devoie Lasley, 83, of Ludington, passed away on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital following a brief illness. For more than 50 years, Dean was a…
David LeRoy Lilleberg, 90, of Custer, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 30, 2026 in his home with his wife, Edith, by his side. David was born to the late…
By Mark Varenhorst, MCP writer LUDINGTON — Having worked on several articles about the Mason County Sheriff’s Office over the past year, I found myself thinking that I needed to…
This MCP Boat Blog is presented by the Port of Ludington Maritime Museum, www.masoncountymihistory.org. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — The Norwegian-flagged tanker Prime returned to the Port of Ludington Tuesday,…
LUDINGTON — Motorists, bicyclists and pedestrians should expect a temporary road closure on South Rath Avenue today, Tuesday, July 7, as a private contractor performs work in the area. According…
LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned on felony charges in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Tyler Jo Fink, 30, interfering with electronic communications. Offense date: June 8, 2026. Agency:…
A 90th birthday celebration will be held of Dale Sutton on Saturday, July 11, 1-4 p.m. at his home, 2207 S. Tuttle Road, Scottville (Custer Township). Friends, neighbors, and former…
SHERMAN TOWNSHIP — The Fin & Feather Club of Mason County will host a concealed pistol license (CPL) class and a Michigan Department of Natural Resources hunter safety class during…
LUDINGTON — The Mason County District Library Ludington branch will host the CogNition Mobile Planetarium for one day on Monday, July 13, offering visitors an opportunity to explore the stars…
Pat McCarthy, 57, of Ludington, died on Thursday, July 2, 2026. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, Aug. 15, 2026, at noon, at Grace Funeral Home,…
Dean Devoie Lasley, 83, of Ludington, died on Wednesday, July 1, 2026. Visitation will be held on Friday, July 10, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Beacon Cremation…
The following births have been reported: Teller James Campbell, the son of Courtney and Kevin Campbell of Scottville, was born on Monday, July 6, 2026. Unless indicated, births occurred at Corewell…
This Great Lakes History Log is presented by Filer Credit Union and the Port of Ludington Maritime Museum. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — One of the most rewarding parts…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor BRANCH TOWNSHIP — The Michigan State Police Sixth District Bomb Squad safely removed a homemade pipe bomb from a home in the 600 block of…
GRANT TOWNSHIP — A 55-year-old Pentwater man was cited for his 12th driving while license suspended offense following a traffic stop at Federal Park and LaSalle roads Sunday, July 5,…
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