Dean Devoie Lasley, 83, of Ludington, died on Wednesday, July 1, 2026. Visitation will be held on Friday, July 10, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, Pere Marquette Chapel, 309 S. Washington Avenue, Ludington followed by a funeral service beginning at 1 p.m. A Celebration of Life will be held following the funeral…
The following births have been reported: Teller James Campbell, the son of Courtney and Kevin Campbell of Scottville, was born on Monday, July 6, 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 alerts for…
This Great Lakes History Log is presented by Filer Credit Union and the Port of Ludington Maritime Museum. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — One of the most rewarding parts of serving as a director of the Mason County Historical Society is sharing Mason County’s history with people who have a personal connection to it. A couple weeks ago, I…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor BRANCH TOWNSHIP — The Michigan State Police Sixth District Bomb Squad safely removed a homemade pipe bomb from a home in the 600 block of Benson Road Friday afternoon, July 3, said MSP Sgt. Michael Cuevas. “It was taken off the scene and disposed of in a safe location,” said Sgt. Cuevas. “It was explosives…
GRANT TOWNSHIP — A 55-year-old Pentwater man was cited for his 12th driving while license suspended offense following a traffic stop at Federal Park and LaSalle roads Sunday, July 5, shortly before 7 p.m., said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. _____________________________ Please Support Local News and Sports Coverage Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email news alerts…
VICTORY TOWNSHIP — A 31-year-old Scottville man was arrested by a Mason County sheriff’s deputy who was canvassing a neighborhood after a resident reported the theft to two dirt bikes from his property in the 2900 block of North Gordon Road Sunday evening, July 5, said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. “The complainant reported the theft of two dirt bikes…
PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Police are seeking a warrant for the arrest of a 21-year-old Fountain man on charges of home invasion, damaged property, assault, larceny and child endangerment after he allegedly “kicked a door in at a residence,” said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The incident occurred Friday, July 3, in the 6700 block of Ann Street, said Sheriff…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. RIVERTON TOWNSHIP — A 72-year-old Pharr, Texas man received minor injuries after he reportedly fell asleep while driving; crossed the centerline; and struck a mailbox on Scottville Road south of Chauvez Road Saturday, July 4, shortly before 6:30 p.m., said Mason County Sheriff…
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: Thursday, July 2, 2026: 4:31 p.m., a 19-year-old Ludington man was arrested for public intoxication and carrying a concealed weapon, 100 block of South Harrison Street, City of Ludington. He was lodged in…
LUDINGTON — The City of Ludington will begin two roadway utility repair projects this week that are expected to cause temporary traffic disruptions in different parts of the city. Beginning Tuesday, July 7, at 8 a.m., the City of Ludington Utility Maintenance Department will perform temporary repairs to sanitary sewer and water utility structures at the intersection of Robert and…
Joan “Joanie” Edith (Ziemkowski) Schwass, passed away on Friday, July 3, 2026. She was 92. Joanie was born on September 15, 1933, to Harry and Claudia (Laird) Ziemkowski. She graduated from Ludington High School in 1951. After graduating Joanie was accepted into the nurse training program at Hackley Hospital in Muskegon where she began a lifelong career in the medical…
A memorial service for Lyle Hanson will be held on Friday, July 10, 2026, at noon at Grace Funeral Home, with visitation beginning at 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Lyle Ellis Hanson, 91, of Fountain, formerly Saline, died on Tuesday, May 12, 2026. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be directed to Custer VFW Gold Bar Post, 2022…
The following births have been reported: Immanuel Gene Dancz, the son of Christine and Matthew Dancz of Manistee, was born on Thursday, July 2, 2026. Camden Roy Russell, the son of Saylor Weber and Jarek Russell of Fountain, was born on Saturday, July 4, 2026. Unless indicated, births occurred at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital. List of 2026 births List of 2025…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — More than 1,100 people gathered Friday at Historic White Pine Village to celebrate the Mason County Historical Society museum’s 50th anniversary, honoring five decades of preserving the county’s history while looking ahead to its future. Admission for the event was sponsored by West Shore Bank, allowing the historical society to open the…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is activity of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office Thursday, July 2, 2026: 6:11 a.m., warrant arrest, Mason County Sheriff’s Office, City of Ludington, a 39-year-old Ludington man turned himself in on an outstanding failure-to-appear traffic warrant. 12:29 p.m., two-vehicle hit-and-run crash,…
Rose (Motyka) Forman, 103, of Ludington, passed away on Thursday, July 2, 2026. Rose was born on Feb. 12, 1923, in Amber Township, Mason County and was the proud daughter of Polish immigrants Joseph and Agnes (Zasadnia) Motyka. She celebrated the extraordinary milestone of becoming a centenarian in 2023, marking a century richly lived and deeply cherished. Rose attended Eagle…
This MCP Boat Blog is presented by the Port of Ludington Maritime Museum, www.masoncountymihistory.org. Photos by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — The Pere Marquette 41 barge passes the Port of Ludington Maritime Museum Thursday afternoon as the barge and its tug, the Undaunted, departed Ludington en route to Manistee. The barge is the former legendary City of Midland 41 carferry. Built…
LUDINGTON — Motorists, bicyclists and pedestrians should expect traffic disruptions Saturday, July 4, as portions of downtown Ludington close for the JCI Ludington Freedom Festival parade and evening fireworks celebration. The City of Ludington announced that US-10/Ludington Avenue between Madison Street and Lakeshore Drive, along with Lakeshore Drive to Tinkham Avenue, will be closed to through traffic beginning at 1…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is activity of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office Wednesday, July 1, 2026: 6:41 a.m., car/deer crash, no injury, Masten and Anthony roads, Logan Township. 12:10 p.m., two-vehicle crash, no injury, US 10 east of Brye Road, Amber Township. 12:16 p.m., two-vehicle…
Ford Adelbert Taylor, 74, of Ludington, passed away on Wednesday, July 1, 2026. Ford was born on March 14, 1952 in Ludington, the son of Adelbert and Clare (Huff) Taylor and graduated from Mason County Eastern High School with the class of 1970. In 1986, he married Karolyn Wollschlager in Ludington and they would have celebrated 40 years together this month. Ford…
Betty M. Gambicki, 98, of Ludington, passed away on Sunday, June 21, 2026. Betty was born on July 2, 1927, in Petoskey, to the late Bernard and Evelyn Blair. Her family moved to Saginaw where she graduated from Saginaw High. In 1948, she married Chester Cymbal and they started a family. In the early 1960s, they moved to Ludington and…
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