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Scottville school district was built by those who wanted a better future By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — In 1877 the concerned citizens of Sweetland (now known as Scottville) met on a woodpile at what is now the southwest corner of Main and State streets. The group included Harry Melsom, C.W. Jones, J.C. Mustard, James Sweetland, John Winters, Andrew Neil,…
Ludington kicks off sesquicentennial year By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Ludington became a city on March 22, 1873. Tonight, the year-long celebration began with a Sesquicentennial Kickoff Event and Reception at Emmanuel Lutheran Church. Mayor Mark Barnett served as master of ceremony. Keynote speaker Jim Jensen, president of the Mason County Historical Society, gave a presentation on some of…
History: Scottville’s Emma Bishop broke barriers for female teachers. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. Presented by Mason County Historical Society in partnership with Mason County Press. Emma Bishop Loomis was a true pioneer woman. She moved from New York state to the wilderness of northwestern Michigan, to the town that is now Scottville when she was 34-years-old, a single (widowed) woman…
The origins of Ludington carferries nearly killed the town’s namesake. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief This year marks the City of Ludington’s 150th anniversary, known as a sesquicentennial. Lots of celebrations are being planned. Throughout the year, MCP, in partnership with the Mason County Historical Society, will be featuring stories about Ludington’s past. The City of Ludington and the cross-lake carferries…
E.B. Ward’s South Mill, Fourth Ward, in 1893 Ludington Sesquicentennial festivities to kick off on March 22 LUDINGTON — The city of Ludington will celebrate its sesquicentennial (150th anniversary) this year with a series of activities and events throughout the year to honor its past and future – from historic tours, to music concerts, to a birthday street party with…
