The following births have been reported: Ophelia Leilani Ross, the daughter of Taylor Conder and Jerison Ross of Scottville, was born on Monday, October 26, 2026. Elizabeth Marie Beetz, the daughter of Lacie and Ethan Beetz of Ludington, was born on Tuesday, October 27, 2026. Unless indicated, births occurred at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital. List of 2026 births List of 2025 births…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Ludington City Council discussed a proposal to charge for parking at Stearns Park and several other waterfront locations during its regular meeting Monday, Oct. 26, revisiting an issue that generated significant public opposition when it was last considered in 2023. Councilors discussed various components of the proposal, including whether Mason County residents who live…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is recent Ludington Police Department activity: Friday, Oct. 23, 2026: 12:13 p.m., a 42-year-old Ludington man was arrested on a warrant, 300 block of North Delia Street, City of Ludington. He was lodged in the Mason County Jail. Monday, Oct. 26,…
Thomas Kintner, 75, of Custer, formerly of Dimondale, passed away on Wednesday, September 23, 2026. Born on March 25, 1951, in Flint to Ezra and Marjory (Lannon) Kintner, Tom lived a life that left a lasting smile. A 1969 graduate of Flint Southwestern High School, Thomas was known for his witty, dry sense of humor, a gift that those who…
Karla Marie Liebermann, 63, of Branch, passed away on Friday, October 23, 2026. Karla was the daughter of Karl and Ruth Libermann; life partner of Kenneth Merdzinski; sister of Jerrica Lee, Richard (Julie) Liebermann, and Robert Liebermann; aunt of Nicolette (Wayne) Price, Isabel Price, and Neal Lee. Karla enjoyed the simple and beautiful pleasures in life: a well-made hot cup…
Mason County Central School District is hiring a Girls Varsity Wrestling Assistant Coach. For details and to apply go to www.mccschools.org. Job ID: 692 Application deadline: Nov. 6, 2026. This is a paid posting. Published until Nov. 6, 2026.
Roger Alan Weinert, 79, of Ludington, died on Sunday, October 25, 2026. Arrangements by Grace Funeral Home and Cremation Services, www.GraceCremations.com. Listing of 2026 deaths. Listing of 2025 deaths. Listing of 2024 deaths. Listing of 2023 deaths. Listing of 2022 deaths. Listing of 2021 deaths. Listing of 2020 deaths. Listing of 2019 deaths __________ Please Support Local News Coverage…
Shipwreck is still visible offshore near Manistee This Great Lakes History Log is presented by Filer Credit Union, Mason County Historical Society, and Great Lakes Boat Blog. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief MANISTEE — Shortly before 10 p.m. Nov. 8, 1933, Capt. Louis Strahan was steering the wooden steam freighter T.S. Christie toward Manistee harbor when it ran aground in a snowstorm…
Editorial by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief For the third time in less than a decade, the City of Ludington is considering charging people to park at Stearns Park and other waterfront locations. And for the third time, it is a bad idea. The latest proposal calls for a $15 daily parking fee or a $75 annual pass, with free parking for…
SHERMAN TOWNSHIP — The Mason County Sheriff’s Office has released additional details about the three-vehicle crash that killed two Bear Lake women and seriously injured three other people Friday, Oct. 23, at the intersection of US 31 and Sugar Grove Road. According to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole, preliminary findings indicate a 2014 Chrysler Town & Country minivan, driven by…
SANDUSKY, Ohio — Five members of the Flipstar Gymnastics competitive team opened the 2026-2027 season at the Flipping at the Point Monster Meet at Cedar Point last weekend, earning 25 top-10 medals, including 10 top-three podium finishes. The five gymnasts were among more than 80 members of the Flipstar competitive team. The meet took place early in the competitive season…
LUDINGTON — A 29-year-old man was sentenced to two to 20 years in prison for convictions of first-degree retail fraud and using a computer to commit a crime in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Oct. 20. Isaiah Lord Thomas Flax pleaded guilty to the charges Sept. 1. Flax, who was prosecuted as a fourth-offense habitual offender, has prior convictions…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is Mason County activity of the Hart Post of the Michigan State Police: Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2026: 2:56 p.m., missing mushroom hunters were found in the Manistee National Forest after about an hour and a half search, Cooper Creek Road near…
LUDINGTON — Downtown Ludington businesses will kick off the holiday shopping season Saturday, Nov. 7, with the inaugural Shop Your Community Day, an event that will benefit Mason County nonprofit organizations while offering shoppers opportunities to win prizes. The event will take place from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Participating downtown businesses will donate 10% of their qualifying sales that…
The following birth has been reported: Isaiah Hernandez Rocha, the son of Regina and Victor Hernandez of Hart, was born on Friday, October 23, 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…
Karla Marie Liebermann, 63, of Branch, died onFriday, October 23, 2026. Services are pending. Arrangements by Grace Funeral Home and Cremation Services, www.GraceCremations.com. Listing of 2026 deaths. Listing of 2025 deaths. Listing of 2024 deaths. Listing of 2023 deaths. Listing of 2022 deaths. Listing of 2021 deaths. Listing of 2020 deaths. Listing of 2019 deaths __________ Please Support Local…
This MCP Shipping Report is presented by Great Lakes Boat Blog by Rob Alway. Please consider subscribing to www.greatlakesboatblog.com for an exclusive page about the story of the maritime industry past and present. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — The MV Sam Laud arrived in Ludington about 4 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 25, to unload a portion of its cargo of…
Laura Jean Tranovich, 53, of Custer, died on Saturday, October 24, 2026. Arrangements by Grace Funeral Home and Cremation Services, www.GraceCremations.com. Listing of 2026 deaths. Listing of 2025 deaths. Listing of 2024 deaths. Listing of 2023 deaths. Listing of 2022 deaths. Listing of 2021 deaths. Listing of 2020 deaths. Listing of 2019 deaths __________ Please Support Local News Coverage…
Marion J. Dufon, 91, of Fountain, died on Saturday, October 24, 2026. Funeral arrangements by Wyman Funeral and Cremation Services – Stephens Funeral Home in Scottville. Listing of 2026 deaths Listing of 2025 deaths. Listing of 2024 deaths. Listing of 2023 deaths. Listing of 2022 deaths. Listing of 2021 deaths. Listing of 2020 deaths. Listing of 2019 deaths __________ Please…
Martha M. Ely, 72, of Walhalla died on Friday, October 23, 2026. Funeral arrangements by Wyman Funeral and Cremation Services – Stephens Funeral Home in Scottville. Listing of 2026 deaths Listing of 2025 deaths. Listing of 2024 deaths. Listing of 2023 deaths. Listing of 2022 deaths. Listing of 2021 deaths. Listing of 2020 deaths. Listing of 2019 deaths __________ Please…
SHERMAN TOWNSHIP — The Mason County Sheriff’s Office has identified the two victims who passed away following a three-vehicle crash Friday, Oct. 23, at the intersection of US 31 and Sugar Grove Road. Sheila Fay Gruber, 69, and Meghan Rose Evans, 28, both of Bear Lake, were pronounced dead at the scene. The two were mother and daughter. According to…
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