SCOTTVILLE — The Scottville City Commission will consider adopting a code of conduct for elected and appointed officials when it meets Monday, Aug. 24. The proposed Code of Conduct for Elected and Appointed Officials comes to the commission at the recommendation of the city’s Personnel Committee. The committee is asking commissioners to adopt the document as an official city policy…
Story by Lori Schummer, Director of Public Relations and Customer Service, West Michigan Community Mental Health LUDINGTON — West Michigan Community Mental Health will bring its annual Walk of Hope back to Ludington in September, offering an evening focused on suicide prevention, mental health awareness…
SHERMAN TOWNSHIP — The NRA Foundation has awarded the Fin & Feather Club of Mason County a community grant to expand firearm safety, hunting and marksmanship education. The funding will support several community programs aimed at promoting firearm safety, responsible ownership and shooting skills among…
LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned on felony charges in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Jayson David LaPorte, 49, methamphetamine/ecstasy possession and felony firearm. Offense date: Aug. 14, 2026.…
The following births have been reported: Beckham Elise Franklin, the daughter of Katelyn and Bryce Franklin of Ludington, was born on Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026. Unless indicated, births occurred at Corewell…
West Shore Educational Service District has a position vacancy for a Health Occupations Paraprofessional-CTE. High School diploma required and 2 years experience working in health field preferred. To view a…
PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A temporary access road has been opened for businesses along South Jebavy Drive as work continues on a new water main. South Jebavy Drive is closed…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — Emergency personnel were dispatched to Stix Bar, 1963 N. Lakeshore Drive, Wednesday morning for a report of the building filling with smoke. The…
Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central School District in partnership with Mason County Press. SCOTTVILLE — Several hundred people gathered at Mason County Central High School Tuesday…
BRANCH TOWNSHIP — A 63-year-old Branch Township man was arrested on charges of felonious assault and domestic violence following an assault with a shovel on A Road Wednesday, Aug. 12,…
The culprit or culprits leave smelly items inside the mailboxes, such as urine, meat and fish. MASON COUNTY — The Hart post of the Michigan State Police is investigating a…
PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Walmart has partnered with the Mason County Sheriff’s Office school resource officers (SROs) to collect school supplies for local students and educators ahead of the new…
Melissa Lee Sunderman, 71, of Ludington, formerly of Farwell, died on Tuesday, August 18, 2026. Arrangements by Grace Funeral Home and Cremation Services, www.GraceCremations.com. Listing of 2026 deaths. Listing…
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: Monday, Aug. 17, 2026:…
Hamlin Township is seeking a qualified zoning administrator to administer and enforce the township’s zoning ordinance and applicable land-use regulations. The position is 32 hours per week and includes regular…
Indian Summer Co-Op is seeking dependable employees for lift operator and label crew positions in Ludington and Hart. LIFT OPERATOR — LUDINGTON Positions are available on first and second shifts…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor LUDINGTON — A 51-year-old man pleaded no contest to one count of first-degree criminal sexual conduct and two counts of second-degree CSC on the second…
VICTORY TOWNSHIP — On Monday, during its regular monthly meeting, the West Shore Community College Board of Trustees accepted the gift of eight works by pioneering American abstract artist and…
SUMMIT TOWNSHIP — District Health Department No. 10 and state environmental officials have confirmed a harmful algae bloom at Bass Lake in Mason County. The bloom was confirmed Monday, Aug.…
LUDINGTON — The City of Ludington will begin work later this month on a sanitary sewer replacement project in the alley between Ferry Street and Gaylord Avenue. The project will…
WSCC News is a presentation of West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — West Shore Community College is preparing for a new season of…
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