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LUDINGTON — The following were arraigned on felony charges recently in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Christopher John Cobb, 50, dangerous weapons. Offense date: July 22, 2026. Agency: Michigan State Police. Bail: $5,000/personal recognizance. Probable cause hearing: Oct. 14 at 1 p.m. John Michael Copenhaver, 61, third-offense operating while intoxicated. Offense date: Sept. 21, 2026. Agency: Mason County Sheriff’s Office…
LUDINGTON — South James Street between Foster and Melendy streets will be closed to through traffic Sunday, Oct. 4, for the Lumber Days Cars & Coffee event. The closure will be in effect from approximately 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Motorists, bicyclists and pedestrians are encouraged to use alternate routes to avoid congestion and delays. ___________ Please Support Local News…
Winnie Anna Barnett, 93, of Amber Township, passed away on Tuesday, September 29, 2026. Winnie was born on January 22, 1933, at home, the daughter of the late Andrew and Winnie (Lincoln) Dains. She was a 1952 graduate of Ludington High School. On May 2, 1953, she married Wayne Barnett. Winnie was an avid bowler. She was part of many…
Nina Virginia Bird, 101, of Ludington, died on Wednesday, September 30, 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. Listing of 2021 deaths. Listing of 2020 deaths. Listing of 2019 deaths __________ Please Support Local News Receive…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Former Scottville City Clerk Kelse Rae Lester waived her right to a preliminary examination Wednesday, Sept. 30, in 79th District Court, allowing the felony case against her to move to Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court. Mason County Prosecutor Beth Hand said Lester appeared in district court Wednesday and waived the preliminary examination. The case…
GRANT TOWNSHIP — A four-way stop will soon be installed at the intersection of Townline and Quarterline roads on the border of Grant and Victory townships, according to the Mason County Road Commission. The change coincides with the recent paving of Townline Road between Quarterline Road and U.S. 31. That section of Townline Road had previously been gravel. The new…
The following opinion editorial is paid content. Paid for by the Committee to Elect Kim Cole. Editor’s Note: Kim Cole is the Republican candidate for the Michigan’s 32nd Senate District, which includes all of Mason, Manistee, Benzie and Oceana counties, along with portions of Muskegon County. By Kim Cole My family has called Mason County home for five generations. I’ve…
Winnie Anna Barnett, 93, of Ludington, died on Tuesday, September 29, 2026. A visitation will be held on Monday, October 5, 2026, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Grace Funeral Home. A Mass from the Order of Christian Funerals will be held on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at 11 a.m. at St. Simon Catholic Church in Ludington, with…
The Mason County Road Commission is seeking qualified individuals for the position of Truck Driver/Equipment Operator/Laborer. Starting pay is $28.74 per hour. Applicants are required to have a CDL driver’s license with endorsements and a minimum of three years of related work experience. Experience operating trucks and construction equipment is preferred. To apply, contact the Mason County Road Commission for…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief HAMLIN TOWNSHIP – For Mike Hankwitz, a lifetime in football did not end when the final whistle blew on his more than 50-year college coaching career. The Mason County Central High School graduate and former University of Michigan football player has assembled a collection of antique football helmets and other artifacts that traces more than a…
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 On the afternoon of Jan. 12, 1926, Pere Marquette 18 (II) cleared Ludington for Manitowoc, Wisconsin, with Capt. Paul Behm on the bridge…
West Shore School News is a presented by West Shore Educational Service District in partnership with Mason County Press. AMBER TOWNSHIP — Students in the West Shore Educational Service District Summit Tech Construction Trades program at put their classroom skills to work on a project designed to help improve security at area schools, churches and businesses. Construction Trades students Rylee…
LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced Tuesday, Sept. 29, in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court: Geoffrey Allen George, 43, pleaded guilty July 17 to two counts of using a computer to commit a crime, accosting a child for immoral purposes and child sexually abusive activity and was sentenced Sept. 29 to 30 months to to 20 years in prison with…
Thomas and Janice Van Nortwick were married October 1 , 1966 in Ludington at the St. John’s church in Ludington’s Fourth Ward. They have made home in Riverton Township where they have operated their family farm working beside one another. They were blessed with four children, Renee Van Nortwick, Rachelle and Kraig Ledger, Tom and Lisa Van Nortwick and Todd…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. SHERIDAN TOWNSHIP — A 32-year-old Fountain man was arrested Tuesday, Sept. 29, around 3:30 a.m. in the 6500 block of East Borowski Road “following a 911 call reporting an assault and a person destroying the home,” said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The…
LUDINGTON — JCI Ludington (formerly Ludington Area Jaycees) will host its third annual Mini Golf Trick-or-Treat event Sunday, Oct. 11 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Jaycee Mini Golf Course on the south end of Stearns Park. Children are invited to wear Halloween costumes or other Halloween attire and trick-or-treat their way through the mini golf course. Mini golf…
Alan Hubbard Nichols passed away at the age of 82 on Friday, September 25, 2026. In his final days, he was surrounded by his close family and many visitors. Alan was born on April 8, 1944, to Vera and John Nichols in Oneida, New York. Alan lived most of his adult life in Michigan and moved to Ludington with his…
Michael John Stalter, 70, of Custer, died on Tuesday, September 29, 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. Listing of 2021 deaths. Listing of 2020 deaths. Listing of 2019 deaths __________ Please Support Local News Receive…
The world lost a bright light when Ethan Vanderberg, 23, was taken from us suddenly on Thursday, September 24, 2026, due to a tragic vehicle accident while enroute to his cabin. Ethan was born December 30, 2002 and graduated with high honors from Mona Shores High School, where he spent four years in the marching band. Even then, he was…
The MCP Boat Blog is presented by the Port of Ludington Maritime Museum. Photo by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — The SS Badger departed for Manitowoc, Wis. in thick fog Tuesday morning. The 410-foot Badger is nearing the end of its 2026 sailing season. Its final scheduled day of crossings is Sunday, Oct. 11. The season began May 15. The…
Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central School District in partnership with Mason County Press. By Kate Krieger Watkins, MCP Contributing Writer SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central High School’s new principal, Brian Dotson, would probably tell most people he is happy his childhood dream of becoming a garbage man did not come true. If it had, Dotson might…
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