By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief On Monday, my friend Dave and I decided to take our kids on a “mini cruise” on the S.S. Badger. A mini cruise is a one-day trip over to Manitowoc and back. Our wives both had work obligations and we decided it was a great treat for the kids before they return to school. Whether you…
Mason County is under a severe thunderstorm warning until 2:45 p.m. According to the National Weather Service, at 1:50 p.m. a severe thunderstorm was located near Scottville moving east at 45 mph. Wind gusts of 60 mph and penny size hail are possible.
LUDINGTON — Stearns Park and the Ludington State Park will soon each have a new life saving device that is intended to be used in case of swimmer emergencies. The Emergency, Integrated, Lifesaving Lanyard (EMILY), is a high-tech piece of equipment designed to swiftly reach individuals in water emergencies and bring them to safety. Its manufacturer website describes it as…
Robert “Bob” John Tanis, 76, of Ludington, passed away Sunday August 18, 2024. Bob was born October 13, 1947, the son of Burton and Mary (Collins) Tanis. He graduated from Ludington High School in 1965. On August 22, 1987, Bob married the love of his life, Patricia “Pat” Crozier-Tanis. He worked for Consumers Energy for 38 years as a lineman…
Donna Joan Boulee, 93, of Ludington, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, August 26, 2024. Donna was born on January 28, 1931, in Owosso, the daughter of Harry and Goldie (Olmstead) Smith. She was married to the love of her life, Alfred Boulee, and raised four children. Donna attended Western Michigan College of Education (now Western Michigan University)…
John Steven Ray, 63, of Ludington, passed away Sunday, August 25, 2024, at SKLD of Whitehall. He was born May 8, 1961, in Chicago, the son of John M. and Jean (Skogsberg) Ray. John was employed at Haworth Inc. in Ludington for 14 years until his retirement in 2014 due to cancer. In his spare time, John was an avid outdoorsman who…
Willow Jean Harrington, the daughter of Skylar Jabrocki and Tyler Harrington of Muskegon, was born on Monday, August 26, 2024. Unless indicated, births occurred at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital. List of 2024 births List of 2023 births Please Help Support Local News Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email news alerts for $10 a month. The…
Employment: Third Grade Teacher Mason County Central Schools has an opening for a Third Grade Teacher for the 2024-2025 school year. See details and apply online at www.mccschools.org. Job ID: #600 Application deadline: Sept. 10, 2024 at 4 p.m. EOE This is a paid posting. Posted until Sept. 9, 2024.
MASON COUNTY — Summer may be fading away soon, but the temperatures are rising. The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for Tuesday, Aug. 27, from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. for a large portion of Michigan’s Lower Peninsula, including Mason County. Heat index values up to 105 degrees are expected, affecting portions of central, south central, southwest,…
WEARE TOWNSHIP, Oceana County — A 72-year-old man riding a bicycle on Oceana Drive near Hogan Road was killed when he was hit by an SUV Monday, Aug. 26, shortly before 8:30 a.m., according to the Michigan State Police, Hart post. “MSP Hart Post troopers are investigating an SUV vs. bicycle fatal crash that occurred around 8:25 a.m. this morning,”…
BRANCH TOWNSHIP —A 53-year-old Manistee man was tased by a Mason County sheriff’s deputy after he allegedly ran at the deputy’s patrol car, swinging an ax at him Sunday night, Aug. 25, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The incident arose while deputies were transporting two suspects that they had just arrested to the Mason County Jail in an…
The following is recent police activity in Mason County: Thursday, Aug. 22, 2024: 2:22 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), a report will be forwarded to the Mason County Prosecutor’s Office seeking a warrant against a 42-year-old Ludington woman following a traffic stop for possession of methamphetamine, Ludington Avenue and Staffon Street, City of Ludington. 5:30 a.m., (MCSO), car/deer crash, no…
MASON COUNTY — The Mason County Sheriff’s Office made 49 traffic stops, resulting in five arrests and three tickets during a traffic safety initiative on US 10 and US 31 Friday afternoon and evening, Aug. 26, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. It was the second initiative after the sheriff’s office conducted a similar one the previous Friday, Aug.…
Richard Felix Rybka Sr., 89, of Baldwin, died on Sunday, August 25, 2024. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com. Listing of 2023 deaths. Listing of 2022 deaths. Listing of 2021 deaths. Listing of 2020 deaths. Listing of 2019 deaths __________ Please Support Local News Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email news alerts for…
Photos by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — The MV Northern Venture arrived in Ludington harbor Sunday evening, attracting many spectators. The 508-foot ship arrived from Sarnia, Ontario. The Northern Venture features four cargo holds sloped at 50 degrees with large gates to improve cargo flow. It’s self-discharging machinery consists of 40 hydraulic gates, two tunnel conveyors, two transfer conveyors to…
Photos by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Members of Ludington Fire Department spent the weekend practicing various rescue techniques with an emphasis on high-rise rescue. On Saturday, firefighters practiced on the roof of OJ DeJonge Middle School and also at the Donald Baldwin Community Pool. On Sunday, they practiced rappelling from the west water tower. _______________ Please Support…
LUDINGTON — A 31-year-old man faces a mandatory minimum prison term of 25 years if he’s convicted of a charge of first-degree criminal sexual conduct — victim under age 13. Jose Elias Chavez, who is free on bond, appeared in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court Tuesday Aug. 20, for a pretrial hearing with his attorney Horia Neagos. The alleged CSC…
By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Sebastian Aaron James Cooper, 19; first-degree criminal sexual conduct (victim under the age of 13), two counts of domestic violence, and assaulting/resisting/obstructing a police officer; arrested Aug. 17 by Mason County Sheriff’s Office; arraigned Aug. 19; preliminary hearing: Sept. 4; bail:…
LUDINGTON — Lake Michigan Carferry has cancelled the Sunday morning crossing of the S.S. Badger due to a required engine repair. The ship is expected to sail on schedule Sunday evening, departing Ludington at 8:45 p.m. This is the second cancellation of the service for the summer due to mechanical issues, which is fairly typical. The ship’s sailing was also…
Photos by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — As a photographer and carferry history buff, I am always in pursuit of a unique image of the S.S. Badger. Seeing it depart Ludington at sunset only happens this time of year (it actually now leaves about 12 minutes after sunset), at 8:45 p.m.. Sunset tonight is at 8:33 p.m. This summer the…
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