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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…
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…
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…
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…
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.,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.
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,…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — The American Patriot arrived in the Port of Ludington about three hours ahead of schedule Friday morning, entering the foggy harbor just after the SS Badger arrived from its overnight crossing from Manitowoc, Wisconsin. The 243-foot cruise ship docked at the west seawall of Waterfront Park at about 6:45 a.m. It had been scheduled…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor LUDINGTON — A 67-year-old Free Soil man who crashed into a Riverton Township barn, sparking a fire, faces two methamphetamine/ecstasy possession charges. Fred Arthur Christmas was arrested on one count of methamphetamine/ecstasy possession following the July 21 crash. The 11:48 a.m. crash involved a Chevrolet Cruz that was northbound on Stiles Road. Christmas appeared to…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. LUDINGTON — A 23-year-old Iowa man passed out in the grass in the area of Loomis and Gaylord streets was arrested by Ludington police officers for disorderly conduct Friday, Aug. 7, around 5 a.m., according to Ludington Police Chief Chris Jones. Police responded…
The following is activity reported by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office, Ludington Police Department and Oceana County Sheriff’s Office on Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026. Among the more significant calls in Mason County, Mason County sheriff’s deputies investigated two breaking and entering complaints in Pere Marquette Township and Ludington, responded to a malicious destruction of property complaint in Hamlin Township, handled…
The following births have been reported: Jacob Henry Gerbers, the son of Anna and Justin Gerbers of Custer, was born on Thursday, Aug. 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…
