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By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Former Scottville City Clerk Kelse Rae Lester waived her right to a preliminary examination Wednesday, Sept. 30, in 79th District Court, allowing the felony case against her to move to Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court. Mason County Prosecutor Beth Hand said Lester appeared in district court Wednesday and waived the preliminary examination. The case…
The following opinion editorial is paid content. Paid for by the Committee to Elect Kim Cole. Editor’s Note: Kim Cole is the Republican candidate for the Michigan’s 32nd Senate District, which includes all of Mason, Manistee, Benzie and Oceana counties, along with portions of Muskegon…
Winnie Anna Barnett, 93, of Ludington, died on Tuesday, September 29, 2026. A visitation will be held on Monday, October 5, 2026, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Grace Funeral Home. A Mass from the Order of Christian Funerals will be held on…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief HAMLIN TOWNSHIP – For Mike Hankwitz, a lifetime in football did not end when the final whistle blew on his more than 50-year college coaching career.…
This Great Lakes History Log is presented by Filer Credit Union, the Port of Ludington Maritime Museum and Sable Points Media. Masters of the Ludington Steamers Stories of Ludington’s cross-lake rail fleet captains and…
West Shore School News is a presented by West Shore Educational Service District in partnership with Mason County Press. AMBER TOWNSHIP — Students in the West Shore Educational Service District…
LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced Tuesday, Sept. 29, in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court: Geoffrey Allen George, 43, pleaded guilty July 17 to two counts of using a computer…
Thomas and Janice Van Nortwick were married October 1 , 1966 in Ludington at the St. John’s church in Ludington’s Fourth Ward. They have made home in Riverton Township where…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. SHERIDAN TOWNSHIP — A 32-year-old Fountain man was arrested Tuesday, Sept. 29, around…
LUDINGTON — JCI Ludington (formerly Ludington Area Jaycees) will host its third annual Mini Golf Trick-or-Treat event Sunday, Oct. 11 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Jaycee Mini Golf…
Alan Hubbard Nichols passed away at the age of 82 on Friday, September 25, 2026. In his final days, he was surrounded by his close family and many visitors. Alan…
Michael John Stalter, 70, of Custer, died on Tuesday, September 29, 2026. Arrangements by Grace Funeral Home and Cremation Services, www.GraceCremations.com. Listing of 2026 deaths. Listing of 2025 deaths.…
The world lost a bright light when Ethan Vanderberg, 23, was taken from us suddenly on Thursday, September 24, 2026, due to a tragic vehicle accident while enroute to his…
The MCP Boat Blog is presented by the Port of Ludington Maritime Museum. Photo by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — The SS Badger departed for Manitowoc, Wis. in thick fog…
Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central School District in partnership with Mason County Press. By Kate Krieger Watkins, MCP Contributing Writer SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central High…
LUDINGTON — Ludington Elementary School first-grade teacher Sarah Kaminski has received an Excellence in Education award from the Michigan Lottery. Kaminski was selected for the weekly award, which includes a…
By Kai Taylor, MCP Sportswriter MADISON, WISCONSIN – This September 14, two recent graduates of Mason County Central completed their first full Ironman race in Madison, Wisconsin. Drake McKay and…
Baldwin Community Schools is seeking a dependable and safety-conscious bus driver to transport students participating in college coursework, athletics, field trips and other district-sponsored activities. The position includes transporting students…
Dianne L. Gibbons passed away peacefully at her home near Wolf Lake early Tuesday, morning, Tuesday, September 29, 2026 one day before her 83rd birthday. Dianne was born on September 30,…
Baldwin Community Schools is seeking an elementary administrative assistant to provide administrative, clerical and operational support for the elementary school. The position serves as a primary contact for students, parents,…
West Shore Educational Service District has a vacancy for a MiSTEM Director. Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of relevant STEM experience required. To view a complete job posting, please visit…
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