The Mason County Rural Fire Authority is asking voters to increase the current operating tax rate from 1 mill to 2 mills when they vote during the Aug. 5 election. The operating tax rate has been 1 mill for the past 30 years. In 2014, the authority also asked for a 10 year millage rate of .5 to pay for…
LUDINGTON — Bystanders’ quick thinking saved a teenager who nearly drowned in Lake Michigan Monday, July 14, at Stearns Park beach. The 18-year-old female from Ada, Michigan is currently in critical but stable condition, said Ludington Police Chief Chris Jones. “On Monday, July 14, 2025, at approximately 11:55 a.m., the Ludington Police Department, Ludington Fire Department and Life EMS were…
LUDINGTON — The Mason County Historical Society was recently presented the proceeds of the 2025 Blessing of the Boats, $10,177. The annual event is organized in partnership with Safe Harbor Credit Union and Ludington Bay Brewing Co. with a different beneficiary each year. The proceeds will go towards new exhibits at the Port of Ludington Maritime Museum, including the recently…
By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Kody Michael Shriver, 33; third-offense domestic violence; arrested June 9 by Mason County Sheriff’s Office; arraigned July 3; preliminary hearing: July 23; bail: $5,000/10 percent. -Christopher Michael Marquez, 37; three counts of assaulting/resisting/obstructing a police officer, escaping while awaiting trial, and…
PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A warrant is being requested for a 49-year-old Twin Lake man for 18th-offense driving while license suspended following a following a traffic stop Friday, July 11, at 1:29 p.m. on southbound US 31 and Pere Marquette Highway, said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. ________________________ Please Support Local News Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. BRANCH TOWNSHIP — A 46-year-old Branch man was arrested by Mason County sheriff’s deputies on charges of felony domestic assault and damaging property Sunday, July 13, around 5:30 p.m. in the 7500 block of East Chauvez Road, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim…
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Lisa Ann Morrill, 59, of Ludington, died on Sunday, July 13, 2025. Arrangements by Grace Funeral Home and Cremation Services, formerly Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.GraceCremations.com. 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…
This MCP Great Lakes History Blog is presented by Filer Credit Union and the Mason County Historical Society. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief The story of how Scottville got its name is part of local lore, the result of a coin toss between two businessmen due to a scandal. The story is told on an official State of Michigan historical marker…
This MCP Great Lakes Boat Blog is a presentation of House of Flavors Restaurant of Ludington and the Mason County Historical Society’s Port of Ludington Maritime Museum. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Eric Roberts is a jack-of-all-trades in the SS Badger’s engine department. He began his career at Lake Michigan Carferry in April 1999. Over the last 26 years he has…
MANISTEE — The Lakeshore Keepers, formerly Sable Points Lighthouse Keepers Association, has recently announced the Manistee North Pierhead Lighthouse will be open to the public beginning in 2026. The opening will follow a restoration project at the 98-year-old structure which begins today, Friday, July 11. The project will include installation of solar panels, a battery system, and LED lighting on…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — The Zonta Club of Ludington has recently given out 100s of beverage drug testing coasters in an effort to prevent date rape. The coasters include two test strips that are designed to detect gamma hydroxybutyrate and ketamine. A person can place a drop of beverage onto the test strips which will show whether that…
West Shore School News is a presentation of the West Shore Educational Service District in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief WEARE TOWNSHIP, Oceana County — The AgriScience Everywhere day camp was held this week at the West Michigan Research Station. The camp, sponsored by the West Shore Educational Service District, taught students…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. LUDINGTON — A 24-year old Ludington man was arrested by Ludington police officers on charges of domestic assault and methamphetamine possession Thursday, July 10, around 11 p.m. in the 500 block of North Washington Avenue, according to Cpt. Michael Haveman. The suspect was…
Patricia Lee (Sisko) Dettmer, 83, of Ludington, formerly of Rockford, passed away at her family home on Monday, July 7, 2025. She was born on November 7, 1941, in her grandparents’ home in Scottville. Pat grew up in Ludington, where she developed a lifelong love for family, pets, horses, reading, gardening, swimming, water, her church, and so much more. She…
Sally Lee Carter, 74, of Ludington, passed away on Sunday, June 22, 2025. Sally was born on February 8, 1951, the daughter of the late Raymond and Ellenor (Marrison) Miller. In 1969, she graduated from Ludington High School. For many years, she worked as a cosmetologist. On August 3, 1974, she married the love of her life, James M. Carter.…
SHERMAN TOWNSHIP — The Mason County Fin & Feather Club is offering l plate shoots, a 3D archery course and a concealed pistol license class this summer. The club is located at 3276 N. Darr Rd. The steel plate shoot takes place Saturday, July 12 and Saturday, Aug. 9. The shoot is for hand firearms only. Registration begins at 8:30…
SCOTTVILLE — Mason-Lake Conservation District will be hosting a free well water screening event to help homeowners ensure that they have safe drinking water. There will be three testing dates during the week of July 27 for those in the counties listed. Screenings will take place Monday, July 28 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Mason-Lake Conservation District…
Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central School District in partnership with Mason County Press. SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central Band Boosters will host a Christmas in July Expo on Saturday, July 19 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at MCC High School. The fundraising expo will include over 100 local artists, makers and creators. To reserve vendor…
LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court: – Rob Roger Smith, 32, pleaded guilty May 6 to unlawful driving away of a motor vehicle/car theft and was sentenced July 1 to five to 40 years in prison with credit for 97 days served and $198 in fines and costs. In a second case, Smith…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is activity of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office Wednesday, July 9, 2025: 6 a.m., two-vehicle hit-and-run crash, no injury, Progress Drive west of Sixth Street, Pere Marquette Township. A vehicle struck a parked vehicle and left the scene. 6:03 a.m., alarm…
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