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By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief RIVERTON TOWNSHIP — The Riverton Fire Department will hold its annual Pancake Breakfast on Saturday, May 10 from 7 a.m. to noon at Riverton Township Hall, 2122 W. Hawley Rd. The event is a major fundraiser for the fire department with proceeds helping to offset costs not covered by the Mason County Rural Authority’s millage. This…
VICTORY TOWNSHIP — Community Cats TNR, a local, non-profit organization, in partnership with Country Veterinary Clinic, has trapped, neutered, and returned 1,700 Community Cats as of April 4, 2025. Cat number 1,700 is a young black male. He was neutered and vaccinated by Dr. Alex Alvarado, DVM of the Country Veterinary Clinic, 2750 N. Stiles Rd. During the past 13…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SUMMIT TOWNSHIP — The employees of Gustafson’s Greenhouse, 5053 W. Kistler Rd., have been busy this week planting the 32,400 red, white and blue petunias that will become the Ludington Petunia parade. The Ludington Petunia Parade was started in 1987 by Ellery and Sue Sabin. It is a non-profit organization that is funded by private donations.…
By Joan Young, MCP Contributing Writer Mike Terrell has been an outdoor writer in northern Michigan for 45 years, and he not only talks the talk, he walks the walk. If there is a trail to explore, he’s probably walked, skied or bicycled it. And he paddles, too! His newest book, “On the Trails of Northern Michigan,” is collected from…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — The Mason County Historical Society is expanding its services through the creation of a new position of full-time museum engagement manager. The goal of the job is to elevate visitor experiences, developing engaging marketing strategies and enhancing community connections, according to Rebecca Berringer, executive director of Mason County Historical Society (MCHS). Additionally, the position…
