West Shore School News is a presentation of West Shore Educational Service District in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. AMBER TOWNSHIP — West Shore Educational Service District officials, staff and family members gathered Tuesday, Sept. 8, to dedicate a tree in memory of longtime board member and president Vince Greiner. Greiner, a Hart farmer, business leader…
LUDINGTON — The Ludington Petunia Parade has exceeded its fundraising goal to purchase a newer watering truck used to maintain more than 32,400 petunias planted throughout the city each year. The Petunia Parade board launched the Watering Truck Capital Campaign to replace its existing truck…
PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Historic White Pine Village will host a Michigan Logging Encampment from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3. The event will feature lumbering and logging activities highlighting Michigan’s late 19th-century logging era. Costumed educators from the Traveling Lumberjack and Logging…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is Mason County Sheriff’s Office activity over the weekend: Friday, Sept.…
RIVERTON TOWSHIP — The Mason County Sheriff’s Office will offer a free community safety training program Monday, Sept. 21, focusing on how to respond during violent incidents. The “Surviving Violent…
LUDINGTON — The following were arraigned recently on felony charges on Mason County’s 79th District Court: Stephen Tadeusz Lewandowski, 40, two felony counts of assault with a dangerous weapon and…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is Ludington Police Department activity over the weekend: Friday, Sept. 11,…
Patricia Ann “Patty” Ferwerda, 69, passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2026, at Ludington Woods. Born January 8, 1957, in Grand Haven, to Joseph and Edith Ferwerda, Patty lived a…
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 By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief The final order Capt.…
LUDINGTON — A 62-year-old Custer man accused of pointing a rifle at a farmer along a property line was arraigned Thursday, Sept. 10, in 79th District Court at the Mason…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Students from O.J. DeJonge Middle School gathered at Oriole Field Friday to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, joining…
CUSTER TOWNSHIP — A 62-year-old Custer man was arrested by Mason County sheriff’s deputies after he reportedly pointed a rifle at another man who was operating a farm tractor along…
GRANT TOWNSHIP — A 23-year-old Kingsley man was arrested on charges of assault by strangulation, interfering with a telecommunications device and domestic violence following a 911 call reporting an assault…
VICTORY TOWNSHIP — West Shore Community College will host a closing event for its current exhibition, “Go, Color. Go!,” featuring works by Jamey Barnard. The event will take place Thursday,…
LUDINGTON — The Mason County Historical Society will celebrate local history and the work of its museums during its annual gala Sept. 26 at the Stearns Hotel Ballroom, 212 E.…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A 19-year-old Ludington man received minor injuries after the…
LUDINGTON — UAW Local 1464 and the Great Lakes Castings Veterans Committee will hold the End of Summer Toy Run Sunday, Sept. 20, to benefit Toys for Tots. The rain-or-shine…
Richard L. Skinner, 75 of Branch, formerly of Clio, passed away in the comfort of his home on Monday, Sept. 7, 2026. Richard, lovingly known as Rick, was born on…
WALHALLA — 1:59 p.m.: Emergency crews have been dispatched to the intersection of US 10 and Walhalla Road for a two vehicle crash with injuries.
Patricia Ann Ferwerda, 69, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2026, at Ludington Woods Assisted Living. She was born Jan. 8, 1957, in Grand Haven, the daughter of Joseph and Edith…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central School District officials contacted law enforcement Thursday after two school buses experienced mechanical problems during afternoon routes. Superintendent Jeff Tuka notified…
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