This Great Lakes Boat Blog is presented by Manistee Harbor Tours, operator of the Princess of Manistee. Book your cruise at www.manisteeharbortours.com. Story and photos by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — The MV Calumet arrived in the Port of Ludington Wednesday evening just before sunset. Making its first visit of the shipping season to Ludington, the vessel came from Burns Harbor,…
RIVERTON TOWNSHIP — Richard Stepka has been identified by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office as the man who died as the result of a motorcycle crash that occurred in Riverton Township sometime between Monday, May 25 and Tuesday, May 26. Emergency crews were dispatched Tuesday, at 12:30 p.m. to the area of Stiles and Marrison roads in Riverton Township for…
LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced Tuesday, May 26, in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court: Stephen Lee Storm, 46, pleaded guilty April 7 to second-offense possession of cocaine, heroin or another narcotic and was sentenced May 26 to six months in jail with credit for two days served; 18 months probation; and $198 in fines and costs. In a second…
MCP/OCP Sports Coverage is presented by: Baker Ford Ludington, Fresh Coast Foam, Mission Graphics, Quick-Way, Inc., Smith & Eddy Insurance and Michelle and Andrew Thomas. LUDINGTON — Ludington’s girls soccer season came to an end Wednesday night with a 3-2 loss to Reeths-Puffer in a Division 2 district semifinal at Ludington High School. The Orioles trailed 1-0 at halftime before…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor LUDINGTON — A 48-year-old Grand Rapids woman was arrested by Mason County sheriff’s deputies after she reportedly showed up late for a court hearing and tested positive for drugs Tuesday morning, May 26, at the Mason County Courthouse, said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. Mara Lee Teran was charged with contempt of court and sentenced…
MCP/OCP Sports Coverage is presented by: Baker Ford Ludington, Fresh Coast Foam, Mission Graphics, Quick-Way, Inc., Smith & Eddy Insurance and Michelle and Andrew Thomas. BIG RAPIDS — The Ludington varsity boys golf team came up just short of a state finals berth Tuesday, finishing fifth at the Division 2 Region 7 tournament at Katke Golf Course in Big Rapids.…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is Mason County Sheriff’s Office activity Tuesday, May 26, 2026: 12:19 a.m., a 35-year-old Ludington woman turned herself in at the sheriff’s office on an outstanding misdemeanor assault warrant issued by the Ludington Police Department, City of Ludington. She was lodged…
Joan K. (Hulet) Carey, 81, of Ludington, went home to be with her Lord on Thursday, May 21, 2026. Joanie was born on June 10, 1944. She will be lovingly remembered for her bubbly spirit, sweet heart, and genuine love for people. Known for warmly calling everyone “hun” or “honey,” Joan had a special way of making others feel welcomed,…
Terry Lee Segelstrom, 63, of Ludington, formerly of Hart, passed away on Monday, May 25, 2026. Terry, also known as Lee, was born in Muskegon on Jan. 26, 1963, the son of the late George and Margaret (Smith) Segelstrom. In January of 1984, he married Pamela (Kanouff) Segelstrom. Lee had a passion for drawing, a love for hard rock music,…
Diane Kay Ryan passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 17, 2026, at the age of 79, leaving behind a lifetime of memories, laughter, and love that will forever remain in the hearts of those who knew her. Born on May 31, 1946, in Ludington, Diane was the daughter of Willard Leroy Paasch and Marjorie May Schmock. She proudly served her…
Richard Allen Miller, 85, of Ludington, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 23, 2026. Born July 13, 1940 in Ludington, Richard was the son of the late Emery and Margaret (Ott) Miller. He graduated from Mason County Eastern High School in 1958. On March 14, 1959, he married Ruth Irene Rozell and they shared 55 years together before Ruth’s passing…
RIVERTON TOWNSHIP — Emergency crews were dispatched Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at 12:30 p.m. to the area of Stiles and Marrison roads in Riverton Township for a single-vehicle motorcycle crash. Emergency personnel located the driver, the lone occupant of the motorcycle, deceased at the scene. Investigators believe the crash occurred during the night but was not discovered until Tuesday afternoon.…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — The former Scottville schoolhouse was reduced to rubble Tuesday as demolition crews brought down the last standing portions of the historic 138-year-old building at 209 N. Main St. Excavators spent the day tearing apart the remaining structure, leaving behind piles of brick, wood and debris that now cover much of the site. Cleanup work…
LUDINGTON — Women Who Care of Mason County recently presented donations totaling more than $18,000 to two area nonprofit organizations serving residents in Mason, Lake and Oceana counties. The local women’s philanthropic group donated $9,520 to Mason County Life Recovery and $8,985 to Communities Overcoming Violent Encounters, known as COVE. Women Who Care of Mason County raises money each quarter…
CUSTER — A cornhole tournament fundraiser aimed at helping light the MCE School ball field is scheduled for Saturday, June 20, at St. Mary’s Field. The event begins at 1 p.m. and will feature two tournaments under the theme “Two tournaments, one bright idea.” The first tournament is a Bring Your Own Partner competition with a $40 entry fee per…
MCP/OCP Sports Coverage is presented by: Baker Ford Ludington, Fresh Coast Foam, Mission Graphics, Quick-Way, Inc., Smith & Eddy Insurance and Michelle and Andrew Thomas. CUSTER — Mason County Eastern split a West Michigan D League softball doubleheader with Bear Lake on Tuesday at St. Mary’s Field in Custer, winning the opener 3-1 before falling 8-7 in walk-off fashion in…
MCP/OCP Sports Coverage is presented by: Baker Ford Ludington, Fresh Coast Foam, Mission Graphics, Quick-Way, Inc., Smith & Eddy Insurance and Michelle and Andrew Thomas. SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central’s junior varsity softball team closed out its season Tuesday with a doubleheader sweep of Reed City at Spartan Community Field, winning 17-6 and 22-2. The Spartans finished the season with…
MCP/OCP Sports Coverage is presented by: Baker Ford Ludington, Fresh Coast Foam, Mission Graphics, Quick-Way, Inc., Smith & Eddy Insurance and Michelle and Andrew Thomas. KENT CITY — Mason County Central turned in its best regional performance in several years Monday at the MHSAA Division 3 Regional 14 boys golf tournament at The Falls at Barber Creek. Host Grand Rapids…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is police activity in Mason County over the weekend: Friday, May 22, 2026: 11:29 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), larceny, 4800 block of West US 10, Pere Marquette Township. 3:16 p.m., (MCSO), alarm activation, Pere Marquette Township. 9:28 p.m., (MCSO), car/deer…
Charlotte Mae Shanks, 89, of Ludington, found Peace with the Lord on May 23, 2026, in her daughter’s home with her family surrounding her with love. She was born in Hardin, Montana to Rodney Spencer and Edna (Carper) Baker on August 25, 1936. Her “Daddy” stepfather Donas Brokaw was the largest part of her growing up. She loved him and…
The following births have been reported: Brian Michael Sheffield III, the son of Kari and Brian Sheffield II of Fountain, was born on Friday, May 22, 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…
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