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By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Recently retired Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole is seeking to return to the position he vacated less than two weeks ago. Cole and current Undersheriff and Acting Sheriff Derrek Wilson are the two candidates who will be interviewed by the Mason County Appointment Committee next month. The three-member committee met Thursday, Nov. 12, at…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Three nonprofit organizations that operate popular attractions along Ludington’s waterfront could be negatively impacted by the City of Ludington’s proposed seasonal paid parking program. Representatives of the Mason County Historical Society and Ludington Area Jaycees have raised concerns that…
Dear Editor, Given the recent discussions concerning the issue of paid parking at Stearns Park Beach, we believe some information could be clarified. Hopefully, the details below can help. Our goal is to provide a deeper understanding of the history involved with the creation of…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is recent Mason County Sheriff’s Office activity: Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2026: …
HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — Mason County Clerk Cheryl Kelly has officially called a special election for Tuesday, May 4, 2027, to fill the Hamlin Township trustee seat left vacant following the…
PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Two road projects totaling more than $1.5 million were scheduled to open to traffic by noon today providing a new connection between South Jebavy Drive and…
MANISTEE — West Shore Community College’s Performing Arts Series will welcome the Steven Page Trio to the Ramsdell Regional Center for the Arts on Friday, Nov. 20, at 7:30 p.m.…
The following birth has been reported: Bria Mae Boone, the daughter of Sara and Jacob Boone of Manistee, was born on Wednesday, November 11, 2026. Unless indicated, births occurred at Corewell…
LUDINGTON — Community Cats TNR has reached another milestone in its efforts to control the population of homeless and feral cats in Mason County, recently spaying or neutering its 2,100th…
Larayne “Barb” Beaver, 91, of Ludington, died on Thursday, November 12, 2026. Arrangements were entrusted to Grace Funeral Home and Cremation Services, www.GraceCremations.com. Listing of 2026 deaths Listing of 2025…
Glenda Faye Bos, 82, of Baldwin, died on Monday, November 9, 2026. Arrangements were entrusted to Grace Funeral Home and Cremation Services, www.GraceCremations.com. Listing of 2026 deaths Listing of 2025…
John Herbert Blum, 80, of Custer, died on Sunday, November 8, 2026. Arrangements were entrusted to Grace Funeral Home and Cremation Services, www.GraceCremations.com. Listing of 2026 deaths Listing of 2025…
Yvonne Eloyse (Tyler) Foster, 90, of Ludington, died on Thursday, November 12, 2026. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, November 19, 2026 at 11 a.m. at Grace Funeral…
Veterans Day 2026 This Great Lakes History Log is presented by Filer Credit Union and the Mason County Historical Society. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief In August 1918, Cpl. Edwin Harold Ewing…
This Great Lakes History Log is presented by Filer Credit Union, and the Mason County Historical Society. Masters of the Ludington Steamers Stories of Ludington’s cross-lake rail fleet captains and other…
Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central School District in partnership with Mason County Press. Photos by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central Upper Elementary students…
SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central middle and high school students will take audiences on a magical adventure this weekend when the MCC Drama Department presents “Puffs, or Seven Increasingly Eventful…
Carl Wayne Wilson, 47, of Ionia, formerly of Ludington, passed away on Wednesday, October 21, 2026. Carl was born on August 29, 1979, the son of Shelley Wilson. He attended…
West Shore Community College seeks a highly organized and detail-orientated individual to fill the role of Public Safety Administrative Assistant who will provide vital administrative and operational assistance to our…
This Great Lakes History Log is presented by Filer Credit Union and the Mason County Historical Society. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief Editor’s note: On Nov. 10, 1975, the SS Edmund Fitzgerald…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — The annual Shop with a Cop/Shop with a Hero Pie Auction will take place Wednesday, Nov. 25, raising money to help make Christmas brighter…
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