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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…
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 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.…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Cruise ship arrives in Ludington Friday morning By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief When Mason County Press published the editorial “Great Lakes cruise ships: Is Ludington missing the boat?” on June 7,…
WSCC News is a presentation of West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief VICTORY TOWNSHIP — For Makenna Ingle,…
