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Freighter Sam Laud makes early morning stop in Ludington

October 25, 2026

This MCP Shipping Report is presented by Great Lakes Boat Blog by Rob Alway. Please consider subscribing to www.greatlakesboatblog.com for an exclusive page about the story of the maritime industry past and present.  By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — The MV Sam Laud arrived in Ludington about 4 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 25, to unload a portion of its cargo of…

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Recent death: Laura Jean Tranovich, 53, of Custer

October 25, 2026

  Laura Jean Tranovich, 53, of Custer, died on Saturday, October 24, 2026. Arrangements by Grace Funeral Home and Cremation Services, www.GraceCremations.com. Listing of 2026 deaths. Listing of 2025 deaths. Listing of 2024 deaths. Listing of 2023 deaths. Listing of 2022 deaths. Listing of 2021…

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Recent death: Marion J. Dufon, 91, of Fountain

October 25, 2026

Marion J. Dufon, 91, of Fountain, died on Saturday, October 24, 2026. Funeral arrangements by Wyman Funeral and Cremation Services – Stephens Funeral Home in Scottville. Listing of 2026 deaths Listing of 2025 deaths. Listing of 2024 deaths. Listing of 2023 deaths. Listing of 2022…

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Recent death: Martha M. Ely, 72, of Walhalla

October 25, 2026

Martha M. Ely, 72, of Walhalla died on Friday, October 23, 2026. Funeral arrangements by Wyman Funeral and Cremation Services – Stephens Funeral Home in Scottville. Listing of 2026 deaths…

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Victims in Friday’s deadly crash identified

October 24, 2026

SHERMAN TOWNSHIP — The Mason County Sheriff’s Office has identified the two victims who passed away following a three-vehicle crash Friday, Oct. 23, at the intersection of US 31 and…

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VIDEO: MCC marching band earns first place at West Shore Invitational

October 24, 2026

Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central School District in partnership with Mason County Press. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief NORTON SHORES — The Mason County Central High School…

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Capt. Wallace Van Dyke: From the pilothouse to the maritime museum

October 24, 2026

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…

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October 24, 2026

Dear Mason County Press and Oceana County Press readers, Every day, Mason County Press and Oceana County Press work to keep you informed about what’s happening in our communities. From…

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Two Bear Lake women killed in three-vehicle US 31 crash

October 24, 2026

SHERMAN TOWNSHIP — Two Bear Lake women, ages 69 and 28, were killed Friday afternoon in a three-vehicle crash at US 31 and Sugar Grove Road. According to Mason County…

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Stearns family opposes renewed paid parking proposal at Stearns Park

October 23, 2026

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Descendants of the family for whom Stearns Park is named are opposing the City of Ludington’s latest proposal to charge visitors to park at…

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County officials tour facilities as they consider future space, security needs

October 23, 2026

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Members of the Mason County Board of Commissioners, the county’s Facilities Management and Planning Study Group, and county staff toured several county-owned properties Friday,…

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Great Lakes Boat Blog: Telling the stories of the ships and people of the Great Lakes

October 23, 2026

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief Nearly 15 years ago, I launched Mason County Press in an effort to bring another news source to our area. Those of you who regularly follow…

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Dense fog advisory in effect until 10 a.m. Friday

October 23, 2026

The National Weather Service in Grand Rapids has issued a dense fog advisory for Oceana, Mason, Clare and Osceola counties until 10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 23. Visibility will be ¼…

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79th District Court felony arraignments, published Oct. 23, 2026

October 23, 2026

LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned on felony charges in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Victor Clarence Adamczak, year of birth 1973*, felony firearm and receiving and concealing firearms.…

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Traffic Alert: Multiple vehicle crash, US 31 and Sugar Grove Rd.

October 23, 2026

SHERMAN TOWNSHIP — 4:50 p.m.: Report of a multi-vehicle crash at US 31 and Sugar Grove Road. US 31 has been closed in that vicinity.  

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Ludington to revisit paid parking at Stearns Park, waterfront lots

October 22, 2026

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — In another effort to make up for lost revenue, Ludington City Council is now re-exploring charging non-residents for parking at Stearns Park and several…

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Manistee Harbor Tours to offer final cruises of season with fall color tours

October 22, 2026

  By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief MANISTEE — Manistee Harbor Tours will wrap up its 2026 sailing season with special fall color cruises aboard the Princess of Manistee this weekend and…

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Ludington library to show ‘The Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ for teens

October 22, 2026

LUDINGTON — The Mason County District Library will show “The Super Mario Galaxy Movie” on Friday, Nov. 6, at the Ludington Library. The movie and lunch will begin at 12:30…

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Stojic appointed new Sandcastles Children’s Museum executive director

October 22, 2026

LUDINGTON — Kelli Stojic has been named executive director of Sandcastles Children’s Museum, effective Nov. 1. Stojic has served on the museum’s board of directors since 2019, including leading the…

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WSCC offers free trial week for community fitness classes

October 22, 2026

VICTORY TOWNSHIP — West Shore Community College will offer a free trial week for its community group fitness classes Oct. 25-31, giving participants an opportunity to try a variety of…

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Partnership seeks funding for 24 classroom libraries

October 22, 2026

West Shore School News is presented by West Shore Educational Service District in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. LUDINGTON — A partnership among several west Michigan…

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