Latest Story

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 Sugar Grove Road. Sheila Fay Gruber, 69, and Meghan Rose Evans, 28, both of Bear Lake, were pronounced dead at the scene. The two were mother and daughter. According to…

Read more »

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 Marching Band earned first place in Class D Saturday, Oct. 24, at the 39th West…

Read more »

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 other port mariners By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief When Capt. Wallace Henry Van Dyke died aboard…

Read more »

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…

Read more »

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…

Read more »

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,…

Read more »

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…

Read more »

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…

Read more »

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.…

Read more »

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.  

Read more »

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…

Read more »

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…

Read more »

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…

Read more »

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…

Read more »

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…

Read more »

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…

Read more »

Recent birth, published Oct. 22, 2026

October 22, 2026

The following birth has been reported: Lorelai River Vanderpool, the daughter of Haley and Cole Vanderpool of Branch, was born on Wednesday, October 21, 2026. Unless indicated, births occurred at Corewell…

Read more »

Employment: Bus Drivers

October 22, 2026

Ludington Mass Transit Authority (LMTA) is currently hiring part-time Dial-A-Ride drivers to work 20 to 30 hours per week starting at $20.85 per hour. Must be available to work various…

Read more »

Employment: KickStart to Career Program Coordinator

October 22, 2026

West Shore Educational Service District has a vacancy for a KickStart to Career Program Coordinator (employed by EduStaff). Bachelor’s degree and or equivalent experience required. To view a complete job…

Read more »

Recent death: Carl Wayne Wilson, 47, of Ionia

October 22, 2026

  Carl Wayne Wilson, 47, of Ionia, formerly of Ludington, died on Wednesday, October 21, 2026. Arrangements by Grace Funeral Home and Cremation Services, www.GraceCremations.com. Listing of 2026 deaths. Listing…

Read more »

Man, 79, sent to prison for child porn possession

October 21, 2026

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor LUDINGTON — A 79-year-old man was sentenced to 50 months (four years and two months) to 10 years in prison for a conviction of aggravated…

Read more »

Subscribe to MCP

Our Savior Lutheran Church

Eats & Drinks

Eats & Drinks