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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…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole has submitted a letter to the Mason County Board of Commissioners formally announcing his retirement after more than 41 years with the Mason County Sheriff’s Office. The letter has been sent to commissioners and is expected to be formally submitted to the board at its next meeting, Tuesday, Oct.…
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 LUDINGTON — When William H. LaFleur was placed in command of Pere Marquette 19 in April 1904, he was only 34 years old.…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Voters in the City of Ludington will elect a new mayor during the Nov. 3 General Election, choosing between current Fourth Ward Councilor Cheri Stibitz and Carol Hoekstra. Stibitz and Hoekstra advanced from the Aug. 4 primary election, which included three candidates. According to unofficial results, Stibitz received 823 votes, Hoekstra received 507 and…
The following birth has been reported: Henry Jack Powers, the son of Amanda and Joshua Powers of Custer, was born on Tuesday, Sept. 22, 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…
Irene Wagner passed away peacefully on Monday, September 21, 2026 at the age of 98 after living a very blessed life. She was married for 62 years to the love of her life, Bernie, and was an amazing wife and mother whose life was defined by her clever wit, lively spirit, and selfless devotion to the people she loved. Those…
Donald Ralph Bates, 96, of Branch passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 19, 2026. Don was born on June 4, 1930 in Deer Lake, the second of eight children born to Ralph and Elma (Britton) Bates. Don was in high school when his mother died and the children were split up and grew up in separate families. Don lived with the Millers…
SEIU Local 517-M Union Position. The City of Ludington is seeking a Maintenance Relief Operator for its Water Treatment Plant. Responsibilities include plant and equipment maintenance, repairs, water sampling/testing, facility maintenance, and operating the water treatment plant as assigned. The position participates in a rotating on-call schedule and must be available for nights, weekends, holidays, and emergency call-ins. Minimum Qualifications:…
Free Soil Township resident Joey Stankowski, a former standout Mason County fastpitch softball player and Mason County Central High School alumnus, will be inducted into the USA Softball Michigan Fastpitch Hall of Fame Saturday, Sept. 26, in Midland. Stankowski, 63, is in his sixth year teaching social studies and science to third- through fifth-grade students at Walkerville Public Schools. His…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — Eight candidates are seeking five seats on the Scottville City Commission in the Nov. 3 General Election, including three current commissioners and two former commissioners. Five candidates are seeking three full four-year terms. They are Jamie Daws, Mackenna Kokx, Diane Point, Joseph A. Seabolt and Dixie Spore. Voters may select up to three. Daws,…
SUMMIT TOWNSHIP — A 25-year-old Evert, Mich. man was arrested early Monday morning, Sept. 21, following a crime spree that involved attempting to kick in a residential door at one location; wielding a knife at the US 31 rest area; and fighting with Mason County sheriff’s deputies, said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The attempted breaking and entering was reported…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A 61-year-old Marietta, Ga. man was arrested for operating while intoxicated following a single-vehicle crash on Marquette Highway south of US 10 Monday, Sept. 21, at 8:48 a.m., said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. No one was injured. He…
By Kate Krieger Watkins, MCP Contributing Writer LUDINGTON — Ludington Area School District will host its Bound to Soar career and college expo Wednesday, Sept. 23, at Ludington High School. The event will be open to the public from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. in the high school gymnasium. It is the first time the district has offered the expo after…
LUDINGTON — The Friends of the Mason County District Library will host a presentation and discussion about intellectual freedom at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 29, at the Ludington branch of Mason County District Library. Amber Sheerin of the Michigan Library Association will be the presenter. The program will focus on the role libraries play in protecting access to information and…
Richard Clyde Lemke, 67, of Ludington, died on Monday, September 21, 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…
The following birth has been reported: Easton Richard MacDonald, the son of Isabella Clem and Elisha MacDonald of Ludington, was born on Sunday, Sept. 20, 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…
Mason County Central School District is hiring a Seventh Grade Boys Basketball Coach for the 2026-2027 season. For details and to apply go to www.mccschools.org. Job ID: 686. Application deadline is Oct. 2, 2026.
Mason County Central School District is hiring a Seventh Grade Girls Basketball Coach for the 2026-2027 season. For details and to apply go to www.mccschools.org. Job ID: 687. Application deadline is Oct. 2, 2026.
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