Women Who Care donates to Community Cats TNR

May 15, 2025

Women Who Care of Mason County recently presented a check in the amount of $8,845 to Community Cats TNR. The Community Cats TNR mission is to work with compassionate individuals, local governments and other volunteers/community members to achieve population decline of unaltered, free-roaming, feral, and/or abandoned domestic cats through education and the use of a humane technique known as trap/neuter/return (TNR).…

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Safe containing $3,000 stolen in break-in

May 15, 2025

SHERIDAN TOWNSHIP — A safe containing $3,000 cash was stolen during a breaking and entering of house in the 2200 block of 34th Street, said Sgt. Michael Cuevas of the Michigan State Police, Hart post. The break-in, which was reported May 3 at 11 a.m., is still under investigation. _______________________ Please Support Local News Receive daily MCP and OCP news…

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Severe thunderstorms expected Thursday evening

May 15, 2025

The National Weather Service in Grand Rapids has issued a hazardous weather outlook alert as a line of severe thunderstorms is expected to hit west Michigan Thursday, evening, May 15. “A line of severe thunderstorms will move through this evening with large hail, damaging downburst winds and tornadoes possible,” states NWS. “Thunderstorms Friday evening could bring some hail and gusty…

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Police news, published May 15, 2025

May 15, 2025

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com.  The following is activity of the Ludington Police Department Tuesday, May 13, 2025: 10:25 a.m., a 35-year-old Ludington man was contacted in the 200 block of East Filer Street and was found to have an active warrant for failure to appear in Mason…

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Feasibility study for a multigenerational community center available

May 15, 2025

LUDINGTON — After more than two years of study, a final report on the feasibility of developing a community recreation facility to serve Mason County residents of all ages has been completed. The 125-page report, prepared by PROS Consulting, is available for review and to be used by public and private leaders, organizations, and entrepreneurs considering recreational projects in the…

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Boat Blog: Spartan/Spartan II tug/barge back home in Ludington

May 14, 2025

MCP Boat Blog is a presentation of the Mason County Historical Society’s Port of Ludington Maritime Museum, ludingtonmaritimemuseum.org, located at 217 S. Lakeshore Dr., Ludington. Documenting west Michigan’s commercial and recreational maritime industry.  By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief Wednesday, May 14, 2025 LUDINGTON — I’ve been trying to catch the Spartan/Spartan II tug/barge for the past month. The Marine Traffic app…

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Recent births, published May 14, 2025

May 14, 2025

The birth announcements are a presentation of West Shore Bank, providing service to Mason, Oceana, Manistee, Muskegon, Benzie, and Grand Traverse counties; www.westshorebank.com.  Haven Reign Hoeker, the daughter of Madison Estepp and Kendan Hoeker of Mears, was born on Tuesday, May 13, 2025. Unless indicated, births occurred at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital.  List of 2024 births List of 2023 births  …

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Recent death: Sally Louise (Porter) Currier, 71, of Ludington

May 14, 2025

Sally Louise (Porter) Currier, 71, of Ludington, died on Tuesday, May 13, 2025. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com. 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 Receive daily MCP and OCP…

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Recent death: Clifford Reed, 83, of Scottville

May 14, 2025

Clifford Reed, 83, of Scottville, died on Tuesday, May 13, 2025. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 17 at Beacon Ministries with Rev. Tammy Bacon officiating.  Honor Guard services will be performed by the Edwin Ewing American Legion Post 76 of Ludington and the United States Air Force.  Burial will take place later at Brookside Cemetery in…

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Obituary: Clifford J. Reed, 83, of Scottville

May 14, 2025

Clifford J. Reed, 83, of Scottville, passed away on Tuesday, May 13, 2025.  Clifford was born on August 7, 1941 in Macomb, Illinois, the son of Clarence C. and Dorothy P. (Barclay) Reed and served his country during the Vietnam Conflict with the United States Air Force.  On April 25, 1963, he married Maureen C. Quinn in Bethesda, Maryland and they celebrated…

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Employment: Utilities Maintenance Technician I

May 14, 2025

Employment: Utilities Maintenance Technician I Utilities Maintenance Technician I – West Shore Community College seeks an outstanding individual to assist in the Facilities Maintenance area wherever required, including performing general repairs in maintaining building components and mechanical systems, custodial duties, mail pickup and delivery, assisting in loading and unloading and delivery of packages. The Utility Maintenance Technician I reports directly…

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Employment: High School Art Teacher

May 14, 2025

Employment: High School Art Teacher This is a paid posting. Published until May 28, 2025. 

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Employment: High School Special Education Teacher

May 14, 2025

Employment: High School Special Education Teacher This is a paid posting. Published until May 28, 2025. 

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Employment: Middle School Math Teacher

May 14, 2025

Employment: Middle School Math Teacher Mason County Central School District is hiring a full time Middle School Math Teacher, grades 6-8, for the 2025-2026 school year. See details and apply at: www.mccschools.org. Job #620. Application deadline: May 27, 2025 This is a paid posting. Published until May 27, 2025. 

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VIDEO: Ludington North Breakwater Lighthouse sunset, May 13, 2025

May 13, 2025

Video by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Enjoy 30 seconds of tonight’s sunset over the Ludington North Breakwater Lighthouse, May 13, 2025. This video brought to you by Preferred Credit Union.   _______________________ Please Support Local News Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email news alerts for $10 a month. Your contribution will help us to continue…

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July 4 fireworks may not happen without more donations

May 13, 2025

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Independence Day in Ludington means the Ludington Area Jaycees Freedom Festival which features, among other events, the Grand Parade and the fireworks show on the lakeshore. But, this year’s fireworks show, observing the 249th birthday of the United States, may be in jeopardy. The Freedom Festival is completely funded through donations. The JCI Ludington,…

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Scottville Clown Band to perform Patriotic Concert at Ludington Waterfront Park

May 13, 2025

LUDINGTON — The Scottville Clown Band will perform its 2025 Patriotic Concert at Waterfront Park on Tuesday, June 24 beginning at 7 p.m. Traditionally, the annual concert has been held at the Scottville Clown Band Shell in Scottville. However, that facility is undergoing renovations this summer. The Patriotic Concert is a unique performance by the Clown Band. Rather than mixing…

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Accreditation team invites public comment about LPD

May 13, 2025

LUDINGTON — A team of assessors from the Michigan Law Enforcement Accreditation Commission will arrive Tuesday, May 20, to examine all aspects of the Ludington Police Department policies and procedures, management, operations, and support services, said Ludington Police Chief Christopher Jones. “Verification by the team that the Ludington Police Department meets the Michigan Law Enforcement Accreditation Commission’s ‘best practice’ standards…

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Dog owner ticketed for dog bite

May 13, 2025

LUDINGTON — A 64-year-old Ludington man was cited Monday, May 12, shortly before 8 a.m. by Ludington police after his dog bit another person in the 300 block of North Ferry Street, said Ludington Police Chief Christopher Jones. “The subject’s dog had bitten a person who had passed on the sidewalk,” said Chief Jones. The man was also cited for…

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Obituary: Frederick John Manning, 82, of Pentwater

May 13, 2025

Frederick John Manning, 82, of Pentwater, died peacefully at home surrounded by family on Tuesday, May 13, 2025.  He was born March 6, 1943, in Detroit, the son of Robert and Loreane (Godfrey) Manning. Fred graduated from Clarkston High School in 1961 and completed a bachelor of science in education degree at Central Michigan University in 1966.  In 1965, Fred…

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Obituary: Judy K. Miller, 82, of Pentwater

May 13, 2025

Judy K. Miller, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her adoring family in the early hours of Sunday, May 11, 2025. Born on Saturday, November 7, 1942 in southern Indiana, Judy spent her life filling the lives of those she met with warmth and love. Judy met and married…

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