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This Great Lakes History Log is presented by Filer Credit Union, the Port of Ludington Maritime Museum and Sable Points Media. Masters of the PM Steamers Stories of Ludington’s cross-lake rail fleet captains and other port mariners By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief Captain Joseph Russell had a remarkable career that consisted of many historical milestones. The first ship he sailed on was the acclaimed schooner…
SHELBY TOWNSHIP, Oceana County — A 39-year-old South Boardman was arrested Wednesday, Dec. 31, following a vehicle chase, after he allegedly stole a vehicle from a Manistee County crash scene. The chain of events began about 10:39 a.m. on US 31 near Fox Farm Road in Filer Township when three vehicles were involved in a crash. The crash involved a…
LUDINGTON — JCI Ludington (formerly the Ludington Area Jaycees) recently awarded grants to eight local non-profit organizations. The funds were raised through sales at the Ludington Area Jaycees’ Mini Golf located at Stearns Park. Organizations receiving grants included: Custer VFW Gold Post #5096 Auxiliary, $1,000 toward an American with Disabilities Act-compliant restroom renovation. Staircase Youth Services, $1,000 toward conducting family…
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 Mason County Sheriff’s Office: Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025 – 1:25 a.m.: A 48-year-old Manistee man was cited for driving while license suspended, first offense, following a traffic stop at Hansen and Bean roads, Custer Township. – 2:25…
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. Senna Rose Marins de Oliveira, the daughter of Madison Davis and Halleck Lucas de Oliveira of Shelby, was born on Tuesday, December 30, 2025. Bentley Alan Evans, the son of Daisy and Andrew Evans of Bear Lake,…
Charles Frederick Hayes, 90, of Ludington, passed away on Thursday, December 25, 2025. Charlie was born on February 7, 1935, in Kalamazoo, the son of the late Frederick and Marjorie (Tessman) Hayes. He was a 1952 graduate of Kalamazoo Central High. He received his associate degree from Western Michigan University and later was drafted in the United States Army. He…
Allen Perry Mears, 55, of Ludington, died on Tuesday, December 30, 2025. Memorial contributions may be directed to Grace Funeral Home and Cremation Services to assist the family in covering the final expenses. Arrangements were entrusted to Grace Funeral Home and Cremation Services, www.GraceCremations.com. Listing of 2025 deaths. Listing of 2024 deaths. Listing of 2023 deaths. Listing of 2022…
LUDINGTON — Ludington Police Chief Chris Jones issued a statement today regarding an incident that occurred last year involving an off duty Ludington police officer. Jones said the incident occurred about 2:11 a.m. on June 1, 2024 when an LPD officer, Noah Noble, pulled over a vehicle on suspicion of operating a vehicle while intoxicated (OWI). In a disciplinary memorandum…
‘What truly set Mark apart was how deeply he cared for the victims of crime.’ — Mason County Prosecuting Attorney Beth Hand LUDINGTON — Mason County Chief Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Mark E. Webb passed away, Dec. 24. “Mason County has lost a dedicated public servant and a valued friend with the passing of Chief Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Mark E. Webb,…
MASON COUNTY — Several west Michigan counties, including Mason and Oceana, are included in a winter weather advisory issued by the National Weather Service, which remains in effect until Thursday, Jan. 1, at 7 a.m. Snow accumulation of 3-6 inches is expected. “Winds gusting as high as 35 mph on Wednesday could lead to blowing snow and poor visibility at…
MCP Sports Coverage is presented by: Smith & Eddy Insurance, VanderHaag Car Sales & Rentals, Mission Graphics, Squires Chiropractic, Fresh Coast Foam and Baker Ford Ludington. MONTAGUE — Female members of the Ludington Orioles wrestling team participated in the Lady Mat Cat Wrestling Invitational on Sunday, Dec. 28 at Montague High School. Katy Gable and Christina Braun earned wins while…
James Gable went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 23, 2025. Jim was born in Huntington, Indiana, to Arthur E. and Edna (Zimpleman) Gable on August 15, 1948. He moved with his family from Indiana in 1958 to Jungle Haven Resort on Sauble Lake in Irons where he spent his childhood. He attended Mason County Central High School…
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 Mason County Sheriff’s Office: Friday, Dec. 26, 2025: 5:48 p.m., car/deer crash, no injury, US 10 east of Jackson Road, Pere Marquette Township. 8:06 p.m., two-vehicle crash, no injury, Jebavy Drive and Johnson Road, Pere Marquette…
Dewayne Robert “Bob” Englebrecht, 88, of Ludington, former Mason County sheriff, died on Tuesday, December 30, 2025. Funeral arrangements at Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services in Scottville. 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 __________ Receive daily MCP and…
Joyce Ellen Stong, 81, of Ludington, died on Thursday, December 25, 2025. A memorial service will be held on Friday, January 16, 2026, at 2 p.m. at Grace Funeral Home, with visitation beginning at 1 p.m. at the funeral home. Arrangements were entrusted to Grace Funeral Home and Cremation Services, www.GraceCremations.com. Listing of 2025 deaths. Listing of 2024 deaths.…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Former Ludington Area School District superintendent Kyle Corlett, who resigned earlier this month, will be paid a severance of $425,327.08. He will be paid in two installments, the first during the first regular payroll in January 2026 and the second during the first regular payroll in January 2027. Corlett resigned effective Dec. 7…
Video and photos by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — The bomb cyclone hitting Michigan Monday, Dec. 29, put on a show at the Ludington shoreline. The storm brought 17 foot waves, 28 mph northwesterly winds, gusting to 45 mph, causing waves to easily crash over the 57-foot-tall North Ludington Breakwater Lighthouse. The storm also has brought lake effect snow with…
The following are closed on Monday, Dec. 29, 2025: Caritas Food Pantry, Custer Hesperia Community Library The Ladder Community Center, Shelby Ludington Area Senior Center Mason County Meals on Wheels Oceana County Council on Aging in Hart Pere Marquette Township offices Sandcastles Children’s Museum, Ludington Scottville Area Senior Center ____________________ Please Support Local News and Sports coverage Receive daily MCP…
WSCC News is a presentation of West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — West Shore Community College is inviting members of the community to jump-start their New Year’s fitness goals with a free week of fitness classes, beginning Monday, Jan. 5, at the college’s Recreation Center. From Jan. 5 through Jan. 11, community members…
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: Saturday, Dec. 27, 2025: 2:31 a.m., a 22-year-old Ludington woman was arrested following a domestic disturbance, 100 block of West Filer Street, City of Ludington. She was lodged in the Mason County Jail.…
MCP Sports Coverage is presented by: Smith & Eddy Insurance, VanderHaag Car Sales & Rentals, Mission Graphics, Squires Chiropractic, Fresh Coast Foam and Baker Ford Ludington. MONTAGUE — Three Mason County Central wrestlers placed at the Lady Mat Cat Invitational held Sunday, Dec. 28 at Montague High School. “The Lady Mat Cat invitational is one of the premier girls’ tournaments…
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