Masters of the PM Steamers This Great Lakes History Log is presented by Filer Credit Union, the Port of Ludington Maritime Museum and Sable Points Media. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Few people have spent more time watching Lake Michigan carferries than Capt. Gregg Andersen. Long before he commanded the SS Badger, Andersen was a boy standing along the…
PENTWATER — A summer tradition dating back nearly eight decades returns to the Pentwater Village Green on Thursday, June 25, when the Pentwater Civic Band opens its 79th season with a free community concert. The weekly concerts will be held every Thursday from 7:30 to…
By Joan Young, MCP Contributor I’ve Been Workin’… er… Walkin’ on the Railroads Recently, my life has been overflowing with historic railroad opportunities. Not locally, but looming large was a quick trip to Indiana to see Big Boy, the largest steam locomotive ever built, on…
SCOTTVILLE — Members of the Mason County Central Class of 1981 are invited to attend their class reunion on Saturday, Aug. 1, 2026, at noon at the main pavilion in…
LUDINGTON — The Ludington Area School District Board of Education unanimously voted Monday to terminate the employment of Ludington Elementary School Principal Katie Eisinger following an investigation into issues involving…
BOYNE CITY — Several organizations serving Mason and Oceana counties received funding through Great Lakes Energy’s first round of 2026 People Fund grants, including awards supporting emergency medical services, youth…
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 Tuesday, June 16, 2026: 9:50…
Marilyn Foster Pinkerton, 84, of Green Valley Ariz. and Ludington, died on Tuesday, June 16, 2026. Arrangements by Grace Funeral Home and Cremation Services, www.GraceCremations.com. Listing of 2026 deaths.…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Interlake Port Services has received city approval to split its Ludington waterfront property, a move company documents state is intended to facilitate the sale…
LUDINGTON — Organizers of the JCI Ludington Freedom Festival are warning that a significant funding shortfall could jeopardize the future of one of the community’s longest-running traditions as preparations continue…
A 90th birthday celebration will be held of Dale Sutton on Saturday, July 1-4 p.m. at his home, 2207 S. Tuttle Road, Scottville (Custer Township). Friends, neighbors, and former students…
WSCC News is a presentation of West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — West Shore Community College is hosting “Go, Color. Go!,” an exhibition…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is recent police activity in Mason County: Friday, June 12, 2026:…
Milford Curtis Duchenois, 73, of Custer, passed away on Sunday, June 14, 2026. Milford was born on Oct. 10, 1952 in Grand Rapids, the son of Curtis and Dora Mae (Larr)…
This Great Lakes History Log is presented by Filer Credit Union, the Port of Ludington Maritime Museum and Sable Points Media. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief Over the weekend I ventured…
LUDINGTON — Monday’s Ludington Area School District Board of Education meeting will mark the final regular meeting for Interim Superintendent Mary Marshall, who was brought in six months ago to…
VICTORY TOWNSHIP — The West Shore Community College Board of Trustees recently completed its annual evaluation of President Scott Ward, praising his leadership and citing a series of accomplishments that…
LUDINGTON — Ludington Area School District’s Board of Education is expected to consider a new three-year school resource officer agreement with the Mason County Sheriff’s Office when it meets today,…
LUDINGTON — The Stage Left Theatre Company has announced the recipients of its 2026 Scholarship Program, awarding three $500 scholarships to students pursuing education and training in the performing arts.…
Meet Miss Ludington Area Garden Party planned July 17 LUDINGTON — The Miss Ludington Area Scholarship Program will host a “Meet Miss Ludington Area Garden Party” on Friday, July 17,…
Alvin R. VanSickle, 76, of Fountain, passed away on Wednesday, June 10, 2026. Alvin was born in Ludington on July 14, 1949, the son of Robert L. and Dorothy (Budzynski) VanSickle…
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