Employment: K-2 Instructional Assistant

August 11, 2026

Mason County Central School District is hiring a K-2 Instructional Assistant for the 2026-2027 school year. For details and to apply, go to www.mccschools.org. Job ID# 681 Application deadline: Aug. 25, 2026. This is a paid posting. Published until Aug. 25, 2026. 

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Employment: Middle School Special Education Teacher

August 11, 2026

Mason County Central School District is hiring a Middle School Special Education Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. For details and to apply, go to www.mccschools.org. Job ID# 680 Application deadline is Aug. 20, 2026. This is a paid posting. Published until Aug. 20, 2026. 

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Employment: JV Softball Coach

August 11, 2026

Mason County Central School District is currently hiring a Junior Varsity Softball Coach. For details and to apply, go to www.mccschools.org. Job ID# 678. Application deadline: Aug. 20, 2026. This is a paid posting. Published until Aug. 20, 2026

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Employment: Receiving Clerk, Indian Summer

August 11, 2026

Indian Summer is seeking a dependable, self-motivated Receiving Clerk for a first-shift position at 3958 W. Chauvez Road in Ludington. The position involves storage and apple inventory tracking, driver dispatch tracking, coordinating forklift operations, maintaining and updating grower and receiver records, maintaining grower pricing records, answering phone calls and other duties. Applicants should have knowledge of Microsoft Office, strong communication…

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87th annual Western Michigan Fair opens Tuesday

August 10, 2026

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The 87th annual Western Michigan Fair begins Tuesday, Aug. 11, at the Mason County Fairgrounds, featuring five days of livestock shows, carnival rides, grandstand entertainment and agricultural exhibits through Saturday. This year’s fair carries a patriotic theme celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States and includes Veterans Appreciation Day on Tuesday,…

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Civil War veteran Charles Wolf Sr. served in two branches, then homesteaded in Amber Township

August 10, 2026

This Great Lakes History Log is presented by Filer Credit Union and the Mason County Historical Society. On Thursday, Aug. 13, the Mason County Historical Society will present a walking tour of Brookside Cemetery featuring some of the pioneers of Scottville and Amber Township. Among the many pioneers who founded those two communities was Charles Wolf Sr. Tickets are still…

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Two Flipstar gymnasts earn medals at AAU Junior Olympic Games

August 10, 2026

DES MOINES, Iowa — For the first time in Flipstar Gymnastics history, two athletes represented the Ludington-based program at the AAU Junior Olympic Games, with both bringing home multiple medals from the national competition in Des Moines, Iowa. Noah Moul and Abby Dodson qualified for the Junior Olympic Games after finishing among the top 10 gymnasts nationally in their respective…

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Weekend police news, published Aug. 10, 2026

August 10, 2026

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is weekend activity of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office: Friday, Aug. 7, 2026: 6:58 a.m., car/deer crash, no injury, Jagger Road west of Marilyn Drive, Hamlin Township. 7:55 a.m., car/deer crash, no injury, Lakeshore Drive south of Iris Road, Pere Marquette…

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Meth dealer sentenced to 14-40 years in prison

August 10, 2026

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor LUDINGTON — A 31-year-old man was sentenced to a concurrent term of 14-40 years in prison for a conviction of delivery/manufacture of methamphetamine in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Aug. 4, according to court records. Travis William Malone pleaded guilty to the charge and fourth-offense habitual offender right before a jury trial in his…

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LPD report, published Aug. 10, 2026

August 10, 2026

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is recent activity of the Ludington Police Department: Friday, Aug. 7, 2026: 4:53 a.m., a 23-year-old Eddieville, Iowa man was arrested for public intoxication, Loomis and Gaylord streets, City of Ludington. He was lodged in the Mason County Jail. 12:45 p.m.,…

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Rath Avenue lane closures will take place Tuesday

August 10, 2026

LUDINGTON — Motorists, bicyclists and pedestrians should expect a lane closure on South Rath Avenue Tuesday, Aug. 11, while contractors perform private work. The right-turn lane on South Rath Avenue between Ludington Avenue and West Loomis Street will be closed to through traffic from approximately 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., according to the City of Ludington. The city is encouraging…

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South Jebavy Drive construction begins

August 10, 2026

PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Construction began today on South Jebavy Drive south of U.S. 10 in Pere Marquette Township, with work expected to continue for about three months. Traffic will be maintained for businesses located on South Jebavy Drive during the project, although motorists should expect delays while traveling through the area. Hallack Contracting is serving as the prime contractor…

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Obituary: Patricia Ann Gulleff, 94, of Scottville

August 10, 2026

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Patricia Ann Gulleff at the age of 94. The first of seven children born to Russell and Ruby (Bush) Blucker, Patricia was born in Ludington, where she was a lifelong resident until moving to Scottville in 1969. On September 9, 1960, Patricia married the love of her life, Albert…

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Obituary: Ignacio ‘Nacho’ Saucedo, 79, of Ludington

August 10, 2026

Ignacio “Nacho” Saucedo passed away peacefully in his sleep Thursday August 6, 2026. Nacho was born in San Antonio, Texas on Oct. 13, 1946, the son of Jose and Seferina Saucedo. He attended John F. Kennedy High School. Nacho, seventh of 12 sons, grew up following crops with his family…from weeding fields in Missouri to harvesting beets in Indiana to…

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Memorial service scheduled for Pat McCarthy

August 10, 2026

A memorial service with military honors for Pat McCarthy will be held on Saturday, Aug. 15, 2026, at noon, at Grace Funeral Home, with visitation beginning at 10 a.m. at the funeral home. Pat McCarthy, 57, of Ludington, Michigan, passed away on Thursday, July 2, 2026. Read his obituary here. Arrangements by Grace Funeral Home and Cremation Services, www.GraceCremations.com.

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Bobbiann’s Daycare has openings

August 10, 2026

Bobbiann’s Daycare in Scottville has immediate openings available for families looking for quality childcare. The daycare currently has one opening available now, with additional openings beginning Sept. 7 for children from infancy through age 4. Bobbiann’s Daycare offers: • Play-based learning • A caring home daycare environment • DHS and Tri-Share accepted For more information or to schedule a visit,…

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American Patriot’s first Ludington visit a success, returns Friday

August 8, 2026

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — The first visit by the American Patriot to Ludington on Friday proved to be a success for both the area and its visitors, giving more than 100 cruise passengers an opportunity to experience Mason County while demonstrating the potential for Great Lakes cruise tourism to become a growing part of the local economy. Approximately…

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New dairy exhibit to teach fairgoers about agriculture at Western Michigan Fair

August 8, 2026

The 87th Western Michigan Fair opens Tuesday, Aug. 11 and will continue through Saturday, Aug. 15. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — As more family-owned dairy farms continue to disappear from Mason County, the Western Michigan Fair Association is introducing a new exhibit designed to teach fairgoers where milk and other dairy products come from. The interactive exhibit,…

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USGS research vessel Sturgeon visits Ludington

August 8, 2026

This MCP Boat Blog is presented by Manistee Harbor Tours, operator of the Princess of Manistee, and the Port of Ludington Maritime Museum, www.masoncountymihistory.org. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — The U.S. Geological Survey research vessel Sturgeon made a stop in Ludington on Friday after visiting Manistee the previous day. The 104-foot fisheries research vessel was docked behind the cruise ship American Patriot…

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Photo feature: American Patriot cruise ship

August 7, 2026

Photos by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — The American Patriot made its debut visit to Ludington Friday. Here are some photographs from the visit. The ship is scheduled to re-visit Ludington on Friday, Aug. 14. At this time the scheduled arrival time is 7:30 a.m.     _____________________ Please Support Local News Coverage For generations, local newspapers were supported by…

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Man pleads to CSC charges on second day of trial

August 7, 2026

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor LUDINGTON — A 41-year-old man with an extensive criminal history pleaded no contest to multiple charges, including four counts of third-degree criminal sexual conduct, in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court Thursday, Aug. 6, on the second day of his criminal trial. Shawn Ryan Borah also pleaded no contest to one count of domestic violence, one…

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