SCOTTVILLE — The Mason County Road Commission will invest more than $4.4 million in road improvement projects during the 2026 construction season, including major reconstruction work on South Jebavy Drive and West Vandyke Road. The projects are outlined in the Mason County Road Commission’s 2026 Primary Road Projects brochure, which highlights six major infrastructure efforts planned across the county. The…
Photos submitted by Wayne Dewyer LUDINGTON — Attempts to recover the sunken commercial fishing boat Sandy have continued this week. Late Wednesday evening, crews were successful getting the bow of the boat out of the water. The boat sank earlier this spring in a channel…
HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — The Jebavy Drive Bridge will close to all traffic beginning June 1 as the Mason County Road Commission begins a preventative maintenance and rehabilitation project expected to continue through Aug. 1. The detour route will use Jagger Road, M-116 and Bryant Road,…
SHERMAN TOWNSHIP — A 25-year-old Fountain woman was arrested Tuesday, May 19, around 9:40 p.m. for operating while intoxicated following a traffic stop at Sugar Grove and Custer roads where…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor LUDINGTON — A jury found a 38-year-old woman guilty of kidnapping—custodial interference, more commonly known as parental kidnapping, in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court Thursday,…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor LUDINGTON — A 39-year-old woman was sentenced to prison in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, May 19, for 10 felony counts in connection to…
LUDINGTON — City of Ludington residents will have an opportunity next month to learn more about identifying and treating invasive plant species during a public workshop and neighborhood walk hosted…
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. PENTWATER — 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. WHITEHALL — Mason County Central…
The following births have been reported: Lillian Marie Schwass, the daughter of Taylor and Lucas Schwass of Scottville, was born on Monday, May 18, 2026. Beckett Alan Graham, the son of Ashleigh…
AMBER TOWNSHIP — A 77-year-old Dorr, Mich. woman received minor injuries in a vehicle crash Friday, May 15, around 11:15 a.m. on US 31 near Johnson Road, said Michigan State…
LUDINGTON — Mason County District Library will host West Shore Community College faculty and staff for an introduction and panel discussion on artificial intelligence on Thursday, June 18, at 6…
Joan Kay (Hulet) Carey, 81, of Ludington, died on Thursday, May 21, 2026. Arrangements by Grace Funeral Home and Cremation Services, www.GraceCremations.com. Listing of 2026 deaths. Listing of 2025…
Thomas Raymond Klotz, 63, of Suttons Bay, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, May 9, 2026. He was born in Ludington to Charles and Harriet Klotz on November 6, 1962. Tom…
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS The Mason County Treasurer is seeking bids for building demolition and site clearing work located at 2280 N. Benson Rd., Fountain, MI 49410. Bids shall be received…
NOTICE OF DEMOLITION AND BLIGHT CLEANUP PROPERTY NUMBER: 012-033-031-00PROPERTY ADDRESS: 2280 N. Benson Rd.Fountain, MI 49410 As of April 1, 2026, this property has been foreclosed. It is now owned…
LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned on felony charges in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Destiny Marie Harris, 32, methamphetamine/ecstasy possession, possession of a narcotic or cocaine less than…
LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court: Zayne Orion Batterson, 24, pleaded no contest March 24, 2026 to assault with intent to do great…
SUTTONS BAY — Remington Smith collected three hits in four at-bats Wednesday as Mason County Eastern swept Suttons Bay in a non-conference varsity softball doubleheader, winning 14-2 and 23-17. In…
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. HOLTON — Mason County Central…
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. FRUITPORT — The Mason County…
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