Michael (Mike) Jewett, 69, formerly of Pentwater, lost his long battle with that damn cancer on Wednesday, July 16, 2025. A celebration of life will be held August 23, 2025 from 3 to 5 p.m. at Walicki Woods, 3455 N Stiles Road Ludington (Victory Township). Please grab your chair, your choice of beverage and join his family and friends in…
Video by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — The MV Manitowoc arrived late Saturday evening, Aug. 16, at Ludington. It unloaded half its cargo at the Rieth-Riley Ludington dock and then proceeded to Manistee to unload the rest. The self-unloading River Class vessel was built in 1973 by American Shipbuilding Co., Lorrain, Ohio for Union Commerce Bank and managed by Kinsman…
Photo by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief RIVERTON TOWNSHIP — Crews were changing blades earlier this week on some of the wind turbines in the Lake Winds Energy Park. ___________________ Please Support Local News Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email news alerts for $10 a month. Your contribution will help us to continue to provide you with…
By Joan Young, Contributing Writer The other day, I was relating to a friend the joys and woes of finding a number of creatures in and near my house, and she comfortingly reminded me that life is full of little animals. Indeed! For example, on the day in question, my kitchen counters were overrun with the little black “sugar ants.”…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Both drivers involved in a two-vehicle crash at US 10 and Jebavy Drive were transported to the hospital Thursday, Aug. 14, around 6:30 p.m., according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. A 28-year-old Ludington man and 66-year-old Flint woman…
Hugh “Hughie” Martin Ruggero, 69, of Ludington, passed away on Thursday, August 14, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. Hugh was born June 7, 1956, in Detroit, the son of the late Samuel and Sara (Adams) Ruggero. On September 18, 1976, Hugh married Kathy Ann Bolter and they shared over 48 years together. Being a jack-of-all-trades, Hugh wore many different hats.…
Please note that the visitation times have changed. Zeferino Villanueva Jr., 55, of Pentwater, died on Friday, August 15, 2025. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, August 21, 2025, at 2:30 p.m. at Grace Funeral Home, with visitation beginning at 1 p.m. at the funeral home. A graveside service will follow at 4 p.m. at Center Riverton…
On Friday, August 8, 2025, the world lost the most incredible woman, Kara Michelle Smedley. She will be loved and remembered forever as the wild, witty, tough-as-nails person she was. With a love for adventure, a devotion to raising her children well, a passion for riding her Harley in the mountains, and an incredible ability to make the best out…
Employment: Bus Driver, MCC Schools Mason County Central School District/METS as an opening for a Bus Driver. $500 sign-on bonus 4.58 hours per day at $18.75 per hour. 180 days per year; 20 paid days off. Paid training! Call 231-757-3711 or click here. This is a paid posting. Published until Aug. 31, 2025.
Employment: Student Aide Positions, Ludington Area School District Ludington Area School District has the following Student Aide positions available: Ludington Elementary School Student Aide (LES7) – 6 hours per school day: Title 4 hours. The job requires the individual be Highly Qualified. Work with staff to plan and facilitate literacy interventions for small groups of students according to literacy intervention…
This MCP Great Lakes History Blog is presented by Filer Credit Union and the Mason County Historical Society. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief In 1879, Capt. Frederick Kendrick was awarded the United States Gold Lifesaving Medal for his heroic act of saving 44 men from a sinking vessel off the shore of Ludington, near what is now the north end of…
The 1993 unsolved murder of 15-year-old Melissa Simmons of Scottville has haunted Mason County for over three decades. Editor-in-Chief Rob Alway discusses the murder in the latest Great Lakes History Log podcast. Click here to access the episode. You may subscribe to the Great Lakes History Log from most popular podcast apps including Apple Podcast and Spotify.
LUDINGTON — The Mason County Historical Society’s annual gala will celebrate the sesquicentennial of Ludington cross-lake service. The fund-raising event will be held on Saturday, Sept. 13 at the Stearns Hotel in downtown Ludington. Doors open at 6 p.m. with dinner served at 6:30 p.m. Dancing will be from 8:30 to 10 p.m. The event will also feature historical presentations…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A 38-year-old Ludington man was arrested on a charge of assaulting/resisting/obstructing police after he allegedly attempted to run from a traffic stop in the 100 block of North Nelson Road Wednesday, Aug. 13, shortly after 2 a.m., according to…
WSCC News is a presentation of West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — West Shore Community College will host a campus connections event to kick-off the 2025 fall semester on Thursday, Aug. 21, from 4 to 7 p.m., at the main campus, with many activities taking place at the Schoenherr Campus Center. The event…
The birth announcements are a presentation of West Shore Bank, providing service to Mason, Oceana, Manistee, Muskegon, Benzie, and Grand Traverse counties; www.westshorebank.com. Jensen Allen-Michael Swisher, the son of Nichole and Nicholas Swisher of Kaleva, was born on Wednesday, August 13, 2025. Unless indicated, births occurred at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital. List of 2024 births List of 2023 births __________________________________…
Kenneth Steven Smith, 67, of Ludington, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Born on October 19, 1957 in Battle Creek, Michigan, to Robert and Miriam (Moore) Smith, Ken was one of nine siblings in a close and loving family. He grew up in Battle Creek and graduated from Lakeview High School. After graduation,…
Employment: Upper Elementary Student Success Specialist Mason County Central School District is hiring for the position of Upper Elementary Student Success Specialist. For details and to apply, click on www.mccschools.org, job ID #627. Application deadline is Aug. 22, 2025 at 4 p.m This is a paid posting. Published until Aug. 22, 2025.
Employment: K-12 Instructional Assistants Mason County Central School District is hiring for the position of K-12 Instructional Assistants. For details and to apply, click on www.mccschools.org, job ID #472. Application deadline is Aug. 22, 2025 at 4 p.m This is a paid posting. Published until Aug. 22, 2025.
Employment: Upper Elementary Instructional Assistant Mason County Central School District is hiring for the position of Upper Elementary Instructional Assistant. For details and to apply, click on www.mccschools.org, job ID #628. Application deadline is Aug. 22, 2025 at 4 p.m This is a paid posting. Published until Aug. 22, 2025.
Legal Notice: Safe Delivery of Newborn State of Michigan 17th Judicial Circuit Court Family Division 180 Ottawa Avenue NW Grand Rapids, MI 49503 Case #25-28591-NB SAFE DELIVERY OF NEWBORN To: Birthparents of a male infant born on June 8, 2025, and surrendered pursuant to MCL 712.1 on June 9, 2025, to Corewell Health Ludington Hospital in Ludington, Michigan. TAKE NOTICE:…
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