By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency research vessel Lake Guardian departed the Port of Ludington this morning, continuing its annual spring monitoring of the Great Lakes. The vessel arrived in Ludington Monday evening. According to the app Marine Traffic its destination is Detroit. However, the vessel appears to have taken a westerly course across Lake…
A service for Russell Ronald Frank, 87, of Branch, who died on Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2025, will be held, with military honors, on Saturday, April 25 at Walkerville Wesleyan Church at noon, with visitation beginning at 11 a.m. at the church. Read Mr. Frank’s obituary here. Arrangements by Grace Funeral Home and Cremation Services, www.GraceCremations.com. Listing of 2026 deaths. Listing…
AMBER TOWNSHIP — Roadwork on the US-10-31 corridor between the US 31 bypass and Brye Road is scheduled to begin Monday, April 13, according to the Michigan Department of Transportation. MDOT is investing approximately $6.8 million to resurface the roadway and improve drainage. Lane closures and traffic shifts will be in place throughout construction. Motorists traveling between Ludington and Scottville…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. LUDINGTON — K-9 Stella with the Mason County Sheriff’s Office located methamphetamine during a cell check at the Mason County Jail Sunday, April 5, around 5:30 p.m. “A warrant is being requested for an inmate related to the suspected meth that was smuggled…
SCOTTVILLE — The Scottville Clown Band is accepting scholarship applications for middle and high school students planning to attend summer performing arts programs. The band will award over $15,000 in scholarships for 2026 through its Raymond Schulte Memorial Scholarship program, continuing its long-standing mission of supporting youth music education. The application period began April 1 and runs through May 7,…
SCOTTVILLE — The City of Scottville is again making space available for a seasonal farmers market, inviting organizers to host weekend markets in a portion of the city’s west parking lot behind Main Street businesses. The market would feature farm-fresh fruits and vegetables, flowers and other locally produced goods. Organizers and vendors are required to obtain a permit from the…
SHERMAN TOWNSHIP — The Mason County chapter of Armed Women of America is marking eight years of operation, providing firearm safety education and training for women in the area. The organization, formerly known as The Well Armed Woman, is a national nonprofit with more than 300 chapters focused on education, training and support for women gun owners. The Mason County…
PENTWATER TOWNSHIP, Oceana County — A 27-year-old Scottville man was arrested for aggravated assault after allegedly assaulting a 22-year-old Scottville man in the Wishing Well convenience store parking lot Sunday, April 5, shortly after 10:30 a.m. “A baseball bat was involved in the incident,” said Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. “Someone had been struck by a vehicle, and the subject…
CUSTER TOWNSHIP — A portion of Reek Road is closed due to flooding, according to the Mason County Road Commission. Reek Road, south of First Street at Indian Bridge, has been closed to all traffic after water covered the roadway, officials said in a news release issued Monday, April 6. Motorists are advised to seek alternate routes and avoid the…
GRANT TOWNSHIP/VICTORY TOWNSHIP — Townline Road between Quarterline Road and US-31 will be reduced to one lane in various locations beginning Wednesday, April 8, as the Mason County Road Commission conducts roadwork. The project will include tree removal and culvert replacements in both Grant and Victory townships, according to a road commission press release. Officials said the work is expected…
Kevin D. Duncil, 56, of Scottville passed away on Thursday, April 2, 2026. Kevin was born on December 31, 1969 in Ludington, the son of Eugene and Connie (Goosen) Duncil and graduated from Mason County Central High School with the class of 1989. On September 17, 1994, he married the love of his life Christine (Harris) in Belfair, Washington and they have…
PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — AFFEW (A Few Friends of the Environment of the World) will host its annual Earth Day Celebration on Saturday, April 25, from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at United Methodist Church, 5810 E. Bryant Rd. The event, themed “Our Power, Our Planet,” will feature a full day of environmental education, family activities and community engagement. Organizers…
LUDINGTON — Area teens are invited to celebrate spring with a hands-on activity at the Ludington library, 217 E. Ludington Ave., later this month. The Mason County District Library Ludington Branch will host a do-it-yourself seed bomb workshop featuring native Michigan flowers on Tuesday, April 21, in the library’s multi-purpose room. The program begins at 3:30 p.m. Participants will create…
The following births have been reported: Abneir Mikkel Shetterly, the son of Aubrey and Logan Shetterly of Ludington, was born on Sunday, March 29, 2026 Unless indicated, births occurred at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital. List of 2026 births List of 2025 births __________________________________ Please Support Local News Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email news alerts for…
Kimberly Mae Koslow, 55, of Ludington, passed away on Monday, March 30, 2026. Kimberly was born on September 23, 1970, the daughter of Judi (Aves) Perrin, and stepfather, Robert Perrin. She was a 1988 graduate of Mason County Eastern High School. For nearly 18 years she was married to David Koslow, sharing three beautiful children together. Kimberly loved the Lord…
Patricia Ada Kipen, 81 of Ludington, passed away in the comfort of her home on Monday, March 30, 2026. Born on January 21, 1945, in Ludington, Patricia was the daughter of Glen Bowden and Barbara (Henry) Hall. Patricia graduated from Wyoming Park High School in 1963, where she began to shape a life of caring and commitment to others. She…
MANISTEE — The Manistee Catholic Central Schools Foundation has announced the 2026 Doris and Ed Polcyn Graduate Scholarship, offering financial support to alumni continuing their education. Alumni of Manistee Catholic Central School who are enrolled full- or part-time in undergraduate or graduate programs at accredited colleges or universities, as well as those attending accredited trade schools or registered apprenticeship programs,…
PUBLIC NOTICE Mason County Housing Repair Program Requests for Proposals Mason County is requesting proposals for services related to its Housing Repair Program, which provides assistance to low- to moderate-income homeowners for housing repairs. The County is seeking qualified providers for the following services: Inspections Cost estimation and bidding Environmental reviews required to meet federal program requirements Request for Proposal…
A celebration of life will be held for Sue Ann Boroff on Sunday, May 17 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the American Legion Post 179, 2327 Wilson Ave. SW, Grand Rapids. Sue Ann (Hosner) Boroff of Hudsonville, formerly of Ludington, passed away on Saturday, February 28, 2026. Click here to read her obituary.
Employment: Housing Programs Director IMMEDIATE OPENING – Full Time: FiveCAP, Inc., a locally-based not for profit organization is seeking qualified applicants with construction knowledge and experience to assist in the management of housing programs for low-income residents of Mason, Manistee, Lake and Newaygo counties. Primary duties include: Oversight of client service, inspectors and contractors, program compliance, job tracking and reporting,…
LUDINGTON — The Mason County Finance, Personnel and Rules Committee will meet Tuesday, April 7, to consider a range of county business, including millage renewals, budget planning and service contracts. The meeting is scheduled for 9 a.m. in the Mason County Courthouse meeting room, 304 E. Ludington Ave. Among the key items are two millage renewal requests that will impact…
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