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Barry “Troy” Graham, 56, of Ludington, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, Aug. 30, 2026, in Norfolk, Va. He was born Oct. 25, 1969, in Saginaw, the son of Barry and Valry (Weber) Graham. After graduating from East Kentwood High School in 1987, Troy moved to California to begin his career in car sales. In 1997, he moved to Texas, where…
The following birth has been reported: Aurora Dawn Smith, the daughter of Jadyn and Joshua Smith of Fountain, was born on Tuesday, Sept. 1, 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…
Donald Martin Denton, 59, of Pentwater, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, in Ann Arbor. Born on Oct. 13, 1966, in Saginaw, Don was the son of William H. and Jacquline M. (Belanger) Denton. He graduated from Chesaning High School in 1984. Known for his happy, easy-going nature, Don was a friend to all, always seen with a…
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 Monday, Aug. 31, 2026: 7:44 a.m., car/deer crash, no injury, Custer Road south of Millerton Road, Sherman Township. 8:32 a.m., a 53-year-old Ludington woman turned herself in to the Mason County Sheriff’s Office on an…
David Wayne Berndt, 59, of Norton Shores, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, Aug. 29, 2026, leaving behind a family who loved him deeply and a community he proudly served. Dave was the beloved husband of Tamara Berndt. The two met in 2017, bonding on their first date over Mexican food and a shared appreciation for work stories. They married in…
Virginia May Underwood, 95, of Ludington passed away on Sunday. Aug. 16, 2026, at Royal View Retirement Community in Mecosta. Virginia May O’Connell was born on July 26, 1931, in Galesburg to John R. O’Connell and May (Keith) O’Connell. She was a 1949 graduate of Ludington High School. She married Richard Underwood on June 23, 1951. Richard preceded her in…
Susan Marie Jabrocki, a devoted mother, grandmother, sister and friend, departed this world peacefully on Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026. Born on Nov. 12, 1943, in the serene town of Frankfort, Susan was the cherished daughter of Doris Elaine Cady and Elmer (Jack) Derby. Susan’s life was a rich tapestry of love, family, and passion. In 1963 she married Robert (Sam)…
GRANT TOWNSHIP — A 37-year-old Millington, Tenn. man was arrested for operating while intoxicated after he ran off road, nearly rear-ending a Mason County Sheriff’s Office patrol car that was parked roadside on US 31 near LaSalle Road where a deputy was working radar in the area Sunday, Aug. 30, around 10 p.m., said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. He…
LUDINGTON — A 19-year-old Free Soil woman was arrested by Mason County sheriff’s deputies on charges of fleeing and eluding police and resisting and obstructing police following after Mason County sheriff’s deputies were alerted of a high-speed reckless driver, who was traveling westbound on US 10 near Stiles Road Saturday, Aug. 29, just after 5 p.m., according to Mason County…
PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A 55-year-old Pentwater man was arrested Saturday, Aug. 29, shortly after 11:30 p.m. at the Comfort Inn & Suites on West US 10 after a Mason County sheriff’s deputy “spotted the man, knowing he had warrants and attempted to arrest him,” said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. “The subject fled on foot through the lobby of…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. GRANT TOWNSHIP — A thief or thieves broke into a cash box at a roadside stand in the 600 block of West Hoague Road and stole money, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The larceny was reported Friday, Aug. 28 at 1:41…
LUDINGTON — A portion of New William Street will be temporarily closed Tuesday, Sept. 1 while City of Ludington crews make repairs to the water system. The work will take place in the 600 block of New William St. and is expected to be completed by the end of the day. New William Street will be closed from Tinkham Avenue…
Ludington Beverage is looking for an energetic, dependable, and relationship-driven Sales Representative to join our team. This position is responsible for managing and growing a combination of on-premise and off-premise accounts throughout an assigned territory while representing our portfolio of beer, wine, mixed spirits, and non-alcoholic beverages. For more information and a full description, please visit: https://ludingtonbeverage.com/careers. This is a paid…
Are you dependable, self-motivated and energetic? Do you have a strong work ethic? If you answered yes to these questions, come work with us! We are looking for a Beverage Product Merchandiser. Responsibilities include maintaining available shelf stock of beer and other fine Ludington Beverage products upon delivery and other key buying periods for our local (Ludington/Manistee) grocery and convenience…
This Great Lakes History Log is presented by Filer Credit Union, the Port of Ludington Maritime Museum and Sable Points Media. Editor’s Note: Until now, the Masters of the PM Steamers series has focused on the captains of the vessels in Ludington’s cross-lake railroad ferry fleet. Today, we introduce the first feature about those who were nearly as important to the operation of the…
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. Photos and story by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — The arrival of the 630-foot MV Calumet created a busy maritime scene Thursday evening as the freighter, the SS Badger and dozens of salmon-fishing boats converged near the Ludington harbor…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — The Mason County treasurer removed the former Foster Elementary School property from Thursday’s tax-foreclosure auction after the Ludington City Council adopted a new housing overlay for the property three days before the scheduled sale. The two-parcel property, which includes the former school building and the playground property across Foster Street, is now scheduled to…
This Great Lakes History Log is presented by Filer Credit Union, the Port of Ludington Maritime Museum and Sable Points Media. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief On Saturday, Aug. 22, I made what amounted to a maritime pilgrimage to Kewaunee, Wis., a small city whose history is inseparably connected to the development — and eventual end — of railroad carferry service across Lake Michigan. Kewaunee…
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 Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026: 7:51 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), car/deer crash, no injury, Fountain Road east of Custer Road, Sherman Township. 10:34 a.m., (MCSO), gas drive-off, $42.06 in fuel stolen, Express Mart US 10,…
AMBER TOWNSHIP — U-Win Motorsports recently donated $1,950 to Lakeshore Food Club as part of the business’s yearlong 25th-anniversary community-giving campaign. U-Win Motorsports has pledged to donate $25 from every repair work order completed during the promotion to nonprofit organizations serving the area. Lakeshore Food Club, located at 920 E. Tinkham Ave. in Ludington, is a nonprofit, supermarket-style food pantry…
LUDINGTON — Ludington High School has been named to the U.S. News & World Report Best High Schools list for the 10th consecutive year. The school has consistently ranked among the top 10% of Michigan public high schools, according to Ludington Area School District officials. U.S. News evaluates more than 25,000 schools annually, ranking them based on academic performance, college…
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