Robert “Bob” Joseph Thurow passed away peacefully on March 19, 2026 at his home in Sebring, Florida surrounded by his family. Bob was born on December 19, 1941 in Scottville to Genevieve (Gerbers) and Ranold Thurow. He graduated from Mason County Central High School in 1960 and went on to Central Michigan University to play football for one year. Bob…
LUDINGTON — The Stage Left Theatre Company is accepting applications for its annual scholarship program, now in its fourth year. Applicants must be accepted into an educational program related to theater, such as acting, set design, lighting, costuming or choreography. Eligible programs may include camps,…
Timothy Kevin Hoyer, 68, of Ludington, died on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at home. He was born September 22, 1957, in Ludington, the son of Carl and Cleola (Knudsen) Hoyer. Cremation has taken place and a celebration of Timothy’s life will be held later this…
LUDINGTON — Ludington High School inducted 54 students into the National Honor Society during a ceremony held Tuesday, March 17, at L.F. Peterson Auditorium. The induction ceremony marked the 71st…
Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central School District in partnership with Mason County Press. SCOTTVILLE — The following Mason County Central Middle School students have been named…
LUDINGTON — The Ludington High School Jazz Ensemble earned the highest possible rating at the Michigan School Band and Orchestra Association (MSBOA) State Jazz Festival, receiving straight Division I ratings…
SCOTTVILLE — The Scottville City Commission will consider a proposed employment agreement with the city manager and the resignation of a Downtown Development Authority leader when it meets Monday. The…
LUDINGTON — The Ludington City Council will consider establishing a new clean energy financing program and approving a multi-year employee training contract when it meets Monday, March 23, the city’s…
LUDINGTON — The following were arraigned recently in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies Tex Howard Bebee, 40, delivery/manufacture of methamphetamine. Offense date: March 6, 2026. Agency: Ludington Police Department…
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: Thursday, March 19, 2026:…
AMBER TOWNSHIP — The Amber Township Board of Trustees will consider road construction projects, utility franchise agreements and ordinance updates when it meets Monday. The board will meet at 6:30…
SCOTTVILLE — The Mason-Lake Conservation District is seeking public input on conservation priorities in Mason and Lake counties through a new survey. The district is conducting the survey as part…
Robert Joseph Thurow, 84, of Scottville, died on Thursday, March 19, 2026. An obituary will be published at a later date. Listing of 2026 deaths Listing of 2025 deaths. Listing…
LUDINGTON — A local talent show will help raise funds for a major roof replacement project at Sandcastles Children’s Museum. Ludington’s Got Talent will take place at 6 p.m. Friday,…
BOYNE CITY — Great Lakes Energy’s People Fund is accepting letters of interest and grant applications from nonprofit organizations for its spring 2026 grant cycle. Letters of interest are due…
Dean Alan Cooper, the son of Ryleigh and Cody Cooper of Branch, was born on Thursday, March 19, 2026. Azalea Itzel Luna Sanchez, the daughter of Kaitlynn Parmelee and Jose Sanchez of…
State of Michigan 51st Judicial Court – Family Division, Mason County Case No. 24-73-NA To Nikita Nickelson In the matter of Gary Nickelson: A hearing regarding ADJUDICATION AND TERMINATION OF…
State of Michigan 51st Judicial Court – Family Division, Mason County Case No. 24-73-NA To Michael Nickelson In the matter of Gary Nickelson: A hearing regarding ADJUDICATION AND TERMINATION OF…
Elma Jean Heuschele, 84, of Baldwin died on Thursday, March 19, 2026. Funeral arrangements by Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services in Scottville. Listing of 2026 deaths Listing of 2025 deaths.…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — The articulated tug-barge (ATB) Undaunted/Pere Marquette 41 set sail for the first time this season Thursday evening out of its home port of Ludington,…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — The Ludington Area School District Board of Education spent the last two evenings interviewing three candidates who are vying for the position of the…
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