By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief CUSTER — The Mason County Road Commission broke ground Thursday afternoon on a new headquarters and maintenance facility on its 90-acre property in the village of Custer, beginning the next phase of a move from its longtime Scottville location. The ceremonial groundbreaking took place at the Road Commission property at 2055 E. US 10 and included…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief FREE SOIL TOWNSHIP — Thirteen years ago Wednesday, on Sept. 9, 2013, Michigan State Police Trooper Paul K. Butterfield II, 43, was killed in the line of duty after he was shot during a routine traffic stop on Custer Road north…
LUDINGTON — Two Ludington High School seniors have been named semifinalists in the 2027 National Merit Scholarship Program. Gabriel Grierson and Steele Stowe were among 535 Michigan students recognized by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation. Semifinalists represent approximately the top 1% of high school seniors…
LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court: Kayla Jean Johnson, 34, pleaded guilty June 30 to methamphetamine/ecstasy possession and controlled substance possession—cocaine, heroin or…
Outdoors Story and photos by Joan Young, MCP contributor Just north of Holland, in Ottawa County, and only a short hop from the freeway is a natural area comprised of…
SUMMIT TOWNSHIP — District Health Department #10 and Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy have confirmed that a reported algae bloom in Bass Lake is harmful. This is…
Brian Handy, 86, after living a full life, has gone to be with the Lord on Saturday, Aug. 29, 2026. Brian was a very hard worker his entire life. He…
Nancy L. (Thompson) Stever, 81, of Ludington, passed away on Sunday, Sept. 6, 2026. Born on July 26, 1945, in Ludington, Nancy was the daughter of the late Freeman and…
Mary Marie (Smith) Bergh, 88, of Ludington, formerly of Fowlerville, passed away on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026. Mary was born on April 6, 1938, in Fowlerville, the daughter of the…
The following birth has been reported: Lorelei Sue Diehm, the daughter of Cynthia and Nolan Diehm of Custer, was born on Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2026. Unless indicated, births occurred at Corewell…
Ludington Area School District is seeking a qualified professional to serve as its Central Business Office Accounts Payable Specialist. This is a full-time, 12-month position within Business Services/Central Administration and…
Mason County Central School District is seeking a qualified candidate to join its team as an Instructional Assistant at Spartan Academy. For additional information and to apply, visit www.mccschools.org. Job…
Mason-Oceana 911 has a vacancy for the position of 911 Director. A minimum of five (5) years of experience in 911 operations is preferred. To view the complete job posting,…
The facility will be ‘one-stop shopping’ for education, workforce development and community services WSCC News is a presentation of West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press. By…
Remembering the Pere Marquette 18, Sept. 9, 1910 This Great Lakes History Log is presented by Filer Credit Union, the Port of Ludington Maritime Museum and Sable Points Media. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON…
FREE SOIL TOWNSHIP — The annual memorial ceremony honoring fallen Michigan State Police Trooper Paul Butterfield will be held today, Wednesday, Sept. 9, beginning at 6:30 p.m. The ceremony will…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is activity of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office Tuesday, Sept. 8,…
The Mason County Rural Fire Authority is accepting letters of interest for a position on its board representing the village of Free Soil and Free Soil, Grant, Meade and Victory…
LUDINGTON — The Michigan Department of Transportation will begin a $3.7 million resurfacing project Monday, Sept. 14, along a 4.6-mile stretch of US-31 in Mason County. The project will include…
LUDINGTON — The Community Foundation for Mason County and its Youth Advisory Council are accepting applications for two fall grant programs, including $100,000 available through the foundation’s competitive grant cycle.…
Michigan hunters will again have an opportunity to meet with Department of Natural Resources staff, have harvested deer aged and pick up free hunting-related items during a series of hunter…
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