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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. Ludington Ave. Doors will open at 6 p.m. for the event, which will include dinner, Mason County trivia, a silent auction, cultural experience auction items, a historical costume contest, games,…
LUDINGTON — The City of Ludington, along with the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy, is investigating reports of an unidentified odor on the city’s west side. The city recently received complaints of odors in the area of West First Street, west of…
SHERMAN TOWNSHIP — The Fin & Feather Club of Mason County will be offering a concealed pistol license (CPL) class on Friday, Sept. 4 from 6 to 9:30 p.m. and Saturday, Sept. 5, all day, with live range shooting in the afternoon. The entire class…
Mason County District Library will wrap up its “Unearth a Story” 2026 Summer Reading Program with two dinosaur-themed events next week at its Ludington and Scottville branches. Dinosaur Day will…
The following births have been reported: Kendall Elisabeth Hasty, the daughter of Shelby and Ryan Hasty of Shelby, was born on Thursday, Aug. 20, 2026. Finnian Percival Hansen, the son of Savannah…
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…
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…
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…
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…
