Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central School District in partnership with Mason County Press. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — The Lakeshore Food Club recently opened its second in-school club with the debut of the Spartan Food Club. Located at Mason County Central Middle School, and operated in partnership with MCC, the Spartan Food Club services MCC…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief MANISTEE — The MV Great Republic delivered coal to Morton Salt along Manistee Lake Friday, Sept. 26. The ship arrived about 5 a.m. and unloaded until past 6 p.m. The Great Republic is operated by Great Lakes Fleet, Inc. of Duluth, Minn. and is managed by Key Lakes, Inc. It was built by Bay Shipbuilding Co.…
PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Historic White Pine Village will host its annual Trick or Treat in the Village event on Saturday, Oct. 18. This year’s presenting sponsor is Filer Credit Union. Candy will be handed out from 2 to 5 p.m., or until supplies run out. Admission is $8.50 per adult; $6.50 for children ages 4-13 (children ages 3 and…
LUDINGTON — West Shore Family Support will host its annual Pumpkins in the Park glow walk fundraiser on Saturday, Oct. 11 from 7 to 9 p.m. at Cartier Park. During the one-mile luminary-lit walk, there will be giveaways, treat stations and a pumpkin path, featuring hand-carved pumpkins created by local community members. West Shore Family Support is a non-profit organization…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. LUDINGTON — A 38-year-old Thompsonville man was stopped by Ludington police officers for traffic violations while riding a bicycle Friday, Sept. 26, at 1:20 a.m. at Tinkham and Washington avenues, according to Ludington Police Chief Chris Jones. The suspect was arrested for methamphetamine…
Bryan Wendell Griffin, 67, of Ludington, passed away Tuesday, September 23, 2025, at home. He was born November 10, 1957, in Shelby, the son of George and Fern (Fessendon) Griffin. Bryan served in the U.S. Air Force for eight years. He retired in 2022 from Whitehall Industries where he had been employed for over 10 years. In his spare time,…
Darlene Elaine (Leonard) Berkel, 77, of Scottville, formerly of Muskegon, passed away on Friday, September 19, 2025. She was born on November 7, 1947, in Muskegon, to Ivan and Mary Ann (Bowman) Leonard. Darlene married James Junior Berkel in 1967, with whom she shared a loving and joyful life until his passing. Darlene graduated from Muskegon High School in 1965…
The Scoop is a presentation of House of Flavors Restaurant, 402 W. Ludington Ave. Photos and video by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief RIVERTON TOWNSHIP — Riverton Fire Department and Ludington Fire Department have been training this week in agricultural rescue techniques. Both departments have specialized rescue equipment designed for agricultural and industrial rescues. The departments met at Thurow Farms in Riverton…
SCOTTVILLE — The Mason-Lake Conservation District is looking for volunteers to help monitor the health of local waterways by collecting data on aquatic life. No experience is needed, just a willingness to learn, work outdoors and help protect local streams. Each spring and autumn, Mason-Lake Conservation District recruits volunteers ready to jump into a stream to collect macroinvertebrates. Macroinvertebrates are…
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, Sept. 24, 2025: 7:43 a.m., two-vehicle crash, no injury, Jebavy Drive and Rasmussen Road, Pere Marquette Township. 9:15 a.m., two-vehicle crash, no injury, Iris Road and Pere Marquette Highway, Pere Marquette Township.…
LANSING — The Mason County Road Commission was recognized Tuesday for having one of the lowest employee injury rates among road commissions in the state over the past year. The announcement was made at the County Road Association Self-Insurance Fund’s (CRASIF) annual membership meeting in Bay City on Tuesday, Sept. 23. “Road construction and maintenance are dangerous jobs,” said Joyce…
Participants will get a $75 gift card as a thank you for their time LANSING – The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is asking Michigan residents in Mason and Oceana counties to join the Michigan Chemical Exposure Monitoring (MiChEM) program. The MiChEM program started in 2022 and is an ongoing statewide effort to gather data on the amount…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A 32-year-old Mason County man was arrested after he reportedly urinated in the parking lot of the Murphy Gas Station on US 10 Saturday, Sept. 20, around 6:30 p.m., said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. “He was told repeatedly…
Dr. John Craig Persson, 71, of Pentwater, formerly of Ludington, passed away on Tuesday, September 16, 2025. Born on June 15, 1954, John, affectionately known as “Dino” by many, was the son of the late Clarence J. and Shirley M. (Newton) Persson. He graduated from Grosse Pointe North High School in 1972 and went on to earn his undergraduate degree…
LUDINGTON — The 53-year-old Ludington man who allegedly embraced a Ludington High School student without her consent while on school property last week was arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court on a misdemeanor charge of assault and battery, court records state. Rolandao Garcia is scheduled to appear for a pretrial, Oct. 16. Police were actively looking for Garcia who…
West Shore School News is a presentation of West Shore Educational Service District in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief AMBER TOWNSHIP — A new school bus safety campaign has its origins at the West Shore Educational Service District. A public service announcement video featuring NASCAR driver Ryan Preece will talk about the…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is recent activity that occurred in Mason County of the Hart post of the Michigan State Police: Monday, Sept. 15, 2025: 3:41 a.m., a 41-year-old Ludington man was arrested on two warrants and charged with driving while license revoked, Pere Marquette…
LUDINGTON — A three-day jury trial is scheduled for this week in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court for a 44-year-old man charged with methamphetamine/ecstasy possession and fourth-offense habitual offender, according to court records. The jury trial for Shawn Ryan Boles is slated for Wednesday through Friday, Sept. 24-26. The charges arose from an Oct. 13, 2024 incident, court records state.…
LUDINGTON — Lakeshore Food Club will hold its annual Harvesting Hope gala on Thursday, Oct. 2 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at the Lake House, 704 Maritime Dr. The event will include a farm-to-table dinner, opportunities to give, and networking. “Harvesting Hope is our night to stand together as a community, united by one powerful belief: that food is a…
LUDINGTON — United Way of Mason County will kick off its 2025/2026 fundraising campaign on Thursday, Sept. 25 with a free community concert. The event will take place from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. behind Jamesport Brewing Company in Ludington, will feature the band Groovix Cube, and is open to all members of the community. The campaign will be co-chaired by…
Deborah Jean Dyer, 72, of Ludington, died on Sunday September 21, 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…
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