RIVERTON TOWNSHIP — Emergency crews were dispatched Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at 12:30 p.m. to the area of Stiles and Marrison roads in Riverton Township for a single-vehicle motorcycle crash. Emergency personnel located the driver, the lone occupant of the motorcycle, deceased at the scene. Investigators believe the crash occurred during the night but was not discovered until Tuesday afternoon.…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — The former Scottville schoolhouse was reduced to rubble Tuesday as demolition crews brought down the last standing portions of the historic 138-year-old building at 209 N. Main St. Excavators spent the day tearing apart the remaining structure, leaving behind…
LUDINGTON — Women Who Care of Mason County recently presented donations totaling more than $18,000 to two area nonprofit organizations serving residents in Mason, Lake and Oceana counties. The local women’s philanthropic group donated $9,520 to Mason County Life Recovery and $8,985 to Communities Overcoming…
CUSTER — A cornhole tournament fundraiser aimed at helping light the MCE School ball field is scheduled for Saturday, June 20, at St. Mary’s Field. The event begins at 1…
MCP/OCP Sports Coverage is presented by: Baker Ford Ludington, Fresh Coast Foam, Mission Graphics, Quick-Way, Inc., Smith & Eddy Insurance and Michelle and Andrew Thomas. CUSTER — Mason County Eastern…
MCP/OCP Sports Coverage is presented by: Baker Ford Ludington, Fresh Coast Foam, Mission Graphics, Quick-Way, Inc., Smith & Eddy Insurance and Michelle and Andrew Thomas. SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central’s…
MCP/OCP Sports Coverage is presented by: Baker Ford Ludington, Fresh Coast Foam, Mission Graphics, Quick-Way, Inc., Smith & Eddy Insurance and Michelle and Andrew Thomas. KENT CITY — Mason County…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is police activity in Mason County over the weekend: Friday, May…
Charlotte Mae Shanks, 89, of Ludington, found Peace with the Lord on May 23, 2026, in her daughter’s home with her family surrounding her with love. She was born in…
The following births have been reported: Brian Michael Sheffield III, the son of Kari and Brian Sheffield II of Fountain, was born on Friday, May 22, 2026. Unless indicated, births occurred…
A funeral service for Joan Carey will be held on Saturday, June 6 at 2 p.m. at St. Simon Catholic Church with Rev. Wayne B. Wheeler, Jr. presiding. Visitation will…
Employment: Bus Driver West Shore Educational Service District has a position vacancy for a full-time Bus Driver. To view a complete job posting, visit our website at www.wsesd.org Send cover…
SHERMAN TOWNSHIP — Fire destroyed a garage in the 800 block of East Sugar Grove Road Monday afternoon. Fire departments were called to the scene at 2:38 p.m. Responding Mason…
SCOTTVILLE — Emergency personnel were dispatched to a water emergency on the Pere Marquette River Monday afternoon. Initial dispatch reports stated up to seven people had capsized from kayaks on…
Editor’s Note: Several holidays exist to honor our veterans and active duty military personnel, Veterans Day on Nov. 11, and Armed Forces Day, May 17. But, Memorial Day is set…
This Great Lakes History Log is presented by Filer Credit Union and the Port of Ludington Maritime Museum. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief As I continue my quest to research and…
Photos by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central School District in partnership with Mason County Press. SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central High School graduated…
Photos by Jeff Kiessel, MCP contributor LUDINGTON — Ludington High School graduated 144 seniors on Friday during the commencement ceremony held at Hawley Gymnasium. ______________________________ Please Support Local News…
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It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Michael Muralt, formerly of Ludington, who passed away on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, in Bradenton Fla. Michael was born…
Charlotte Mae Shanks, 89, of Ludington, died on Saturday, May 23, 2026, surrounded by her loved ones. Arrangements by Grace Funeral Home and Cremation Services, www.GraceCremations.com. Listing of 2026…
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