The following births have been reported: Logan Dain Levine, the son of Brianna and Skyler Levine of Idlewild, was born on Monday, Aug. 10, 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…
Mason County Central School District is hiring an Educational Assistant, at its Spartan Academy, for the 2026-2027 academic year. For details and to apply, click on www.mccschools.org. Job ID #682. The application deadline is Aug. 21, 2026. This is a paid posting. Published until Aug. 21, 2026.
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — “Fast and furious” is how Travis Walker describes his first six weeks as superintendent of Ludington Area School District. Walker began his new position July 1 and has spent much of the summer learning the district, getting to know staff, filling key administrative positions and preparing for the return of students and teachers. “It’s…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The 87th annual Western Michigan Fair continues today, Wednesday, Aug. 12, at the Mason County Fairgrounds with Kids’ Day, livestock shows, carnival rides and TNT Bump & Run Racing. The fair opened Tuesday and continues through Saturday, Aug. 15. This year’s fair has a patriotic theme celebrating the 250th anniversary of the…
LUDINGTON — Ludington will be among communities across Michigan taking part in Flame of Hope Week when a Community Run benefiting Special Olympics Michigan is held Wednesday, Sept. 16. Registration will begin at 5:30 p.m. at Waterfront Park, with the run beginning at 6 p.m. The event will start and finish at the park. The Ludington event is open to…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor LUDINGTON — A 55-year-old man was recently sentenced in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court to one year in jail for a conviction of assault with a dangerous weapon and fourth-offense habitual offender. Mark Edmund Scheuer pleaded “guilty but mentally ill” to the charge, June 18, according to court records. Judge Susan K. Sniegowski also ordered…
LUDINGTON — A 36-year-old man was sentenced in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Aug. 4, to three to 10 years in prison for felony convictions of third-offense domestic violence and two counts of assaulting/resisting/obstructing police, according to court records. Bronson Wade Jordan received credit for 133 days served in jail. Judge Susan K. Sniegowski sentenced Jordan to concurrent terms…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor LUDINGTON — A man with an extensive history of domestic violence was sentenced in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court, Aug. 4, to 57 months (4.75 years) to 10 years in prison for three counts of third-offense domestic violence, one count of assault with a dangerous weapon and third-offense habitual offender, according to court records. Kody…
PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Construction preparations begin this week on a 1.1-mile paved, all-access, nonmotorized multiuse trail linking Mason County Campground through Mason County Picnic Area to the Consumers Energy Lake Michigan overlook area. Contracts between local contractor Petersen & Sons LLC of Riverton Township and Mason County were signed Monday by Janet Andersen, chair of the Mason County Board…
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 Capt. Esten Bahle spent more than four decades on the Great Lakes, guiding vessels through one of the most significant periods of change in maritime history. Beginning his career aboard sailing schooners and ending it on some of the…
BALDWIN — The Land Conservancy of West Michigan will celebrate 50 years of conservation work with a guided paddle on the Pere Marquette River on Saturday, Aug. 29. The paddle is the third and final event in the conservancy’s outdoor Explorathon series, which highlights its work protecting natural areas throughout west Michigan. Guided groups will launch from Bowman Bridge River…
LUDINGTON — The Ludington Police Department is warning riders and parents that officers will take enforcement action against people who operate coaster toys and similar devices in violation of city ordinance. Police said the department continues to receive complaints and has observed people operating the devices in unsafe ways or in areas where their use is prohibited. The department said…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is recent police activity in Mason County: Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026: 12:30 a.m., (Michigan State Police), a 60-year-old Summit Township man was cited for failure to report an accident following a crash on South Pere Marquette Highway, Pere Marquette Township. The…
The City of Ludington will repair a section of its sanitary sewer system on Loomis Street beginning Thursday, Aug. 20. Work is scheduled to begin at 6 a.m. on Loomis Street between South Robert Street and South Rath Avenue. The repairs are needed to address a sunken portion of the roadway and maintain the reliability and integrity of the municipal…
West Shore Educational Service District has a position vacancy for a Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP) Lead Teacher. To view a complete job posting, please visit our website at www.wsesd.org. Send cover letter, resume and credentials to: Human Resources, West Shore ESD, 2130 W. US 10, Ludington, MI 49431 or via email to: humanresources@wsesd.org until filled. The West Shore ESD offers…
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.
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.
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
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…
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,…
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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