By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — A thick haze settled over Mason County and much of the Great Lakes region Wednesday as smoke from dozens of wildfires burning in Canada drifted south into Michigan, prompting a statewide air quality alert. The smoke originated primarily from large wildfires burning in northwestern Ontario, particularly north of Lake Nipigon and near the Manitoba…
Editorial: Public concern over proposed data centers is understandable. Questions about energy consumption, water use, noise, land use and tax incentives deserve careful scrutiny. Communities should ask hard questions before approving any major industrial development. But there is an irony that often goes unmentioned. Many of the loudest critics of data centers are expressing their opposition on Facebook, posting videos…
The fall school sports season will soon be here, and once again we are seeking sponsors to help cover the cost of providing this service to our readers. Businesses and individual supporters have the opportunity to sponsor one season, two seasons or all three sports seasons. Discounts are available for multiple-season sponsorships. Last year, Mason County Press and Oceana County…
West Shore Educational Service District has a position vacancy for an ASM Tech English Specialist-Part-time. Michigan secondary teacher certification or equivalent in the area of English or Communications required. To view a complete job posting, please visit our website at www.wsesd.org. Send cover letter, resume and credentials to: Human Resources, West Shore ESD, 2130 W. US 10, Ludington, MI 49431…
Larry Taylor, 61, of Scottville passed away on Monday, July 13, 2026. Larry will be remembered by all who knew and loved him, and his memory will continue to live on in the hearts of his family and friends. Larry is survived by his children, Cory Taylor, Nikki Taylor, and Iesha Mitchell; several grandchildren; his mother, Mary Thrash; his father,…
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