LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned on felony charges in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Korissa Michele Bates, 22, receiving and concealing weapons. Offense date: March 30, 2025. Agency: Mason County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO). Bail: $5,000/personal recognizance. Probable cause hearing: Sept. 30 at 1 p.m. Brandon Charles Blattner, 35, methamphetamine/ecstasy possession. Offense date: Oct. 20, 2025. Agency: MCSO. Bail:…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is recent police activity in Mason County: Friday, Sept. 25, 2026: 8:15 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), car/deer crash, no injury, Kinney Road west of Scottville Road, Riverton Township. Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026: 5:36 a.m., (MCSO), car/deer crash, no injury, Fountain…
The following birth has been reported: Eloise Ann Stohr, the daughter of Olivia and Riley Stohr of Ludington, was born on Friday, Sept. 25, 2026. Unless indicated, births occurred at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital. List of 2026 births List of 2025 births __________________________________ Please Support Local News Coverage For generations, local newspapers were supported by subscriptions. Today, while Mason County…
Mason County Central School District is hiring two Upper Elementary Instructional Assistants. To learn more and apply, visit www.mccschools.org and search Job ID No. 690. Application deadline is Oct. 10, 2026. This is a paid posting. Published until Oct. 10, 2026.
This Great Lakes History Log is presented by Filer Credit Union, the Port of Ludington Maritime Museum and Sable Points Media. Masters of the Ludington Steamers Stories of Ludington’s cross-lake rail fleet captains and other port mariners By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief When Capt. William James Barnett died suddenly at his home in Kenosha, Wisconsin, on April 10, 1936, he was remembered as more than…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — The Nov. 3 recall election involving Hamlin Township Trustee Johnaine Gurzynski has been canceled following Gurzynski’s unexpected death Wednesday, Sept. 23. Mason County Clerk Cheryl Kelly announced Friday that she had canceled the call to election for the trustee position. Gurzynski, 68, had been scheduled to face challengers Pat Barcelli and Cynthia Tanner,…
The MCP Boat Blog is presented by the Port of Ludington Maritime Museum. Story and photos by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Earlier this week, I was flying my drone over Pere Marquette Lake photographing the tug Olive L. Moore and barge Menominee while the pair was unloading aggregate at the Rieth-Riley Great Lakes Materials terminal. Since I already had…
VICTORY TOWNSHIP — The Mason-Lake Conservation District will host a second stakeholder meeting next month as part of an effort to form a Lincoln River Watershed Council and develop priorities for the future of the watershed. The meeting will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 3, at Victory Township Hall. Community members, organizations, municipal representatives and others…
PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The Mason County Board of Commissioners will review a proposed $18.427 million 2027 General Fund budget during a special meeting Tuesday, Sept. 29. The meeting will begin at 7 p.m. in the conference room of the Mason County Airport terminal. The budget discussion is scheduled as a work session, according to the meeting agenda. The proposed…
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Johnaine Gurzynski, a devoted wife, loving mother, proud grandmother, and dedicated community servant, passed away unexpectantly on Wednesday, September 23, 2026 in the arms of her husband and love of her life. Johnaine was born on Nov. 1, 1957, the daughter of Reggie and Betty Flewelling. She was the beloved wife of Tom Gurzynski for 47 years, with whom she…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is activity of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office Thursday, Sept. 24, 2026: 7 a.m., car/deer crash, no injury, Victory and Anderson roads, Victory Township. 8:10 a.m., car/deer crash, no injury, Fountain Road west of Victory Corner Road, Victory Township. 6:43 p.m.,…
Harry Richard Smith, known as Dick, 90, passed away on September 20, 2026, surrounded by his family, following a brief illness. Dick was born in Ludington, on May 17, 1936, to Beatrice Young Smith and Harry Gordon Smith. Dick spent his entire life in Ludington. He attended Ferris State College before enlisting in the United States Army and serving 3…
John Gilbert Coughlan, 77 of Ludington, passed away in the comfort of his home on Thursday September 24, 2026. Born on October 1, 1948, in Bayshore Long Island, New York, John was the son of Gilbert Weir and Gertrude Florence (Schehl) Coughlan. He graduated from Ludington High School with the class of 1969. John worked at Great Lakes Castings for…
Olive Catherine Davis, 88, lifelong resident of Eden Township passed away on Wednesday, September 23, 2026. Olive was born on June 18, 1938 in Eden Township, the daughter of Thomas J. and Viola Matilda Bryan and graduated from Custer High School. On September 26, 1959, she married the love of her life, Melvin L. Davis in a ceremony officiated by her uncle,…
Richard Clyde Lemke, 67, of Ludington, passed away on Monday, September 21, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer and pneumonia. Richard was born on October 9, 1958, the son of the late Clyde and Marjorie Lemke. He enjoyed spending time at the Marina watching the Badger come in and out of port. He also spent time with his family…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Mason County Undersheriff Derrek Wilson said becoming sheriff was never part of his original career plan. But after more than two decades with the Mason County Sheriff’s Office, including eight years as undersheriff, Wilson said he wants to continue the direction of an agency he has helped lead alongside Sheriff Kim Cole. Wilson is…
EDEN TOWNSHIP — Two people suffered minor injuries Thursday morning in a car-tractor crash near the intersection of Marrison and Ordway roads. According to the Mason County Sheriff’s Office, a Dodge Challenger driven by a 46-year-old Fountain woman rear-ended an Allis-Chalmers D15 tractor driven by a 49-year-old Custer man. The crash occurred about 6:49 a.m. Emergency personnel from Custer Fire…
LUDINGTON — The 2026 Ludington Homecoming Court has been selected. Ludington High School will celebrate homecoming spirit week from Sept. 28 to Oct. 3. Highlights of the week will include the homecoming football game Friday, Oct. 2 when the Orioles will take on the Montague Wildcats. The homecoming dance will take place Saturday, Oct. 3. Contributed photo. Please Support Local…
Sara Catherine Christensen age 51 of Scottville, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 22, 2026 while surrounded by her loving family after a courageous battle with cancer. Sara was born January 18, 1975 in Ludington, the daughter of Nels and Sandra (Schilling) Christensen and graduated from Mason County Central High School with the class of 1993. Sara was a devoted mother,…
PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Emergency personnel were dispatched to Abrahamson’s Towing, 3311 S. Brye Rd., Wednesday afternoon for a fire inside the businesses’ building. Personnel from Pere Marquette Fire Department and Riverton Fire Department extinguished the fire about 30 minutes after initial dispatch, about 3:45 p.m. Also on scene were Mason County Sheriff’s Office and Life EMS. Firefighters on scene…
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