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 school year. Donated supplies will be divided among area school resource officers and distributed to the schools they serve. “Most of our SROs are entering their fourth school year,” said…
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 of 2025 deaths. Listing of 2024 deaths. Listing of 2023 deaths. Listing of 2022 deaths.…
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: 5:48 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), alarm activation, City of Scottville. 7:17 a.m., (MCSO), car/deer…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor LUDINGTON — A 51-year-old man pleaded no contest to one count of first-degree criminal sexual conduct and two counts of second-degree CSC on the second…
VICTORY TOWNSHIP — On Monday, during its regular monthly meeting, the West Shore Community College Board of Trustees accepted the gift of eight works by pioneering American abstract artist and…
SUMMIT TOWNSHIP — District Health Department No. 10 and state environmental officials have confirmed a harmful algae bloom at Bass Lake in Mason County. The bloom was confirmed Monday, Aug.…
LUDINGTON — The City of Ludington will begin work later this month on a sanitary sewer replacement project in the alley between Ferry Street and Gaylord Avenue. The project will…
WSCC News is a presentation of West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — West Shore Community College is preparing for a new season of…
The City of Ludington is seeking persons interested in the Assistant Marina Manager’s position. Job Descriptions are available at City Hall or on the City website www.ludington.mi.us. Send resume to City…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — The Hamlin Township Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting today to consider appointing an interim zoning administrator following the resignation of…
HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — Recall petitions against Hamlin Township Treasurer Susan Ptaszenski and Trustee Johnaine Gurzynski have been declared sufficient, and recall elections for both officials are scheduled for Tuesday, Nov.…
RIVERTON TOWNSHIP — A 17-year-old Scottville boy was arrested after Mason County sheriff’s deputies responded to an OnStar detected crash Sunday, Aug. 16, around 2:30 a.m. near Bradshaw and Riggle…
He was also in possession of suspected meth SCOTTVILLE — A 49-year-old Scottville man wanted on several warrants was arrested after a Mason County sheriff’s deputy noticed him standing in…
Event is open to all. SCOTTVILLE — The Scottville Clown Band and the Mason County Central band program are teaming up to present the inaugural Spartan Reunion on Tuesday, Aug.…
LUDINGTON — Mason County is seeking residents interested in serving their community through appointments to several county boards and commissions. The Mason County Board of Commissioners has announced openings on…
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: Friday, Aug. 14, 2026:…
June 3, 1935 to August 10, 2026 On the morning of Monday, Aug. 10, 2026, with family by his bedside, our beloved Wayne Everett Forrester passed peacefully into his eternal…
Raymond Dale Bates, 72, of Ludington, passed away Tuesday, August 11, 2026,in Scottville. He was born Jan. 26, 1954, in Ludington, the son of Raymond andWauneta (McDonald) Bates. Raymond worked…
Virginia May Underwood, 95, of Ludington, died on Sunday, August 16, 2026. Arrangements by Grace Funeral Home and Cremation Services, www.GraceCremations.com. Listing of 2026 deaths. Listing of 2025 deaths.…
A memorial service for Joan “Joanie” Edith (Ziemkowski) Schwass, who passed away on Friday, July 3, 2026, will be held on Wednesday Aug. 19, 2026, at 11 a.m. at the…
LUDINGTON — The U.S. Coast Guard will begin enforcing the regulated navigation area in Ludington Harbor at 4 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 18, requiring recreational and commercial waterway users to maintain…
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