PUBLIC NOTICE MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCESSTATE NATURAL RIVER ZONING REVIEW BOARDPERE MARQUETTE RIVER Notice is hereby given that the Michigan Department of Natural Resources State Natural River Zoning Review Board will hold a public hearing on the following variance applications: Lisha Curry and Michael Bennett (File No. PM2026012V), property located at 6489 S. Taylor Rd., Logan Township, Mason County,…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central High School Principal Jeff Tuka has been selected as the next superintendent of Mason County Central Schools following a public interview process that concluded Monday evening. Tuka will become the first alumnus of the school district’s 138 year history to serve as superintendent. The Mason County Central Board of Education voted…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — The Scottville Clown Band has announced it will award $20,000 in scholarships to middle school and high school music students attending summer arts programs. The Raymond Schulte Memorial Scholarship will be awarded to 68 students from across Michigan, including 25 local students. More than $12,500 in scholarships are being awarded to students attending Blue…
WSCC News is a presentation of West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — West Shore Community College has received approval from the Higher Learning Commission to offer an Associate of Applied Arts and Sciences degree in fire science. The approval was granted May 12 by the Institutional Actions Council of the Higher Learning Commission,…
Street party, car show, Blessing of the Boats, historic home tours and more planned LUDINGTON — Love Ludington Weekend begins June 5 with a lineup of family-friendly events celebrating the start of summer in downtown Ludington. Highlights of the annual festivities include a street party, classic car show and Blessing of the Boats, all honoring the spirit and charm of…
PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The Chamber Alliance of Mason County and Epworth Heights invite Mason County entrepreneurs to apply for the Momentum 5×5 Competition for a chance to win $5,000 in startup funds. Five finalists will each present a five-minute pitch Aug. 11 at Epworth Heights. Entrepreneurs with a new or existing business idea may apply now. No formal business…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is police activity in Mason County over the weekend: Friday, May 15, 2026: 10:03 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), alarm activation, Pere Marquette Township. 10:57 a.m., (Ludington Police Department), a 38-year-old Ludington man was cited for driving while license suspended, Ludington Avenue…
The following births have been reported: Viktor Albert Pleiness, the son of Shelby and Jacob Pleiness of Ludington, was born on Thursday, May 14, 2026. Unless indicated, births occurred at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital. List of 2026 births List of 2025 births __________________________________ Please Support Local News Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email news alerts…
Darlene Dianne Lindenau was born in Ludington on Nov. 29, 1945 to William and Darlene (Topping) Lindenau. Dianne enjoyed many adventures on the Stearns estate as a child with her younger siblings Martha and William, Jr., as her father was the groundskeeper. She graduated from the Cook County School of Nursing in Chicago, as a registered nurse: a lifelong passion…
Diane Kay Ryan, 79, of Ludington, died on Sunday, May 17, 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…
Lyle Ellis Hanson, 91, of Fountain, formerly Saline, passed away on Tuesday, May 12, 2026. Lyle was born on May 29, 1934, in Manistee, the son of the late Marshall and Bernadine (Lehr) Hanson. He was a 1952 graduate of Manistee High School, and went on to further his education, obtaining an associate degree in business. In 1954, he was…
A graveside service for Linda Marlene, who passed away on Friday, March 6, 2026, will be held on Friday, May 22 at 11 a.m. at Lakeview Cemetery in Ludington. Pastor Marlin Olson will be officiating. All friends and family are welcome to attend. A luncheon will be held at Apostolic Christian Tabernacle Church in Ludington immediately following. Memorial contributions may…
GSRP Lead Teacher-Shelby West Shore Educational Service District has a position vacancy for a Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP) Lead Teacher. 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 or via email to: humanresources@wsesd.org until filled. The West Shore…
Indian summer is hiring for various positions, full time and seasonal including forklift operators, warehouse employees, and over-the-road drivers (CDL required). Apply in person: 3958 E. Chauvez Rd., Ludington. This is a paid posting. Published until June 2, 2026
This Great Lakes Boat Blog is presented by Manistee Harbor Tours, operator of the Princess of Manistee. Book your cruise at www.manisteeharbortours.com. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — The MV Prime returned to the Port of Ludington Sunday evening, docking at the Oxy Ludington plant dock to pick up another load of calcium chloride. The Prime was escorted into port by…
This Great Lakes Boat Blog is presented by Manistee Harbor Tours, operator of the Princess of Manistee. Book your cruise at www.manisteeharbortours.com. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — The tug/barge Candice Elise/Robert F. Deegan arrived at Ludington harbor Sunday morning, heading to the Oxy Ludington plant on Pere Marquette Lake. The pair docked on the west slip of the property, likely…
MCP/OCP Sports Coverage is presented by: Baker Ford Ludington, Fresh Coast Foam, Mission Graphics, Quick-Way, Inc., Smith & Eddy Insurance and Michelle and Andrew Thomas. MANTON — Mason County Central battled through a talented field Saturday at the Michigan High School Athletic Association Division 3 Regional Championship at Manton High School, finishing eighth overall with 40 points and qualifying five…
MCP/OCP Sports Coverage is presented by: Baker Ford Ludington, Fresh Coast Foam, Mission Graphics, Quick-Way, Inc., Smith & Eddy Insurance and Michelle and Andrew Thomas. CADILLAC — Ludington’s boys and girls track and field teams turned in a strong overall performance Saturday at the regional meet, sending multiple athletes and relay teams on to the Division 2 state finals. Coach…
MCP/OCP Sports Coverage is presented by: Baker Ford Ludington, Fresh Coast Foam, Mission Graphics, Quick-Way, Inc., Smith & Eddy Insurance and Michelle and Andrew Thomas. MANTON — The Mason County Central boys track and field team turned in a strong performance Saturday at the Division 3 regional hosted by Manton, finishing seventh in a competitive 15-team field with 48 points.…
Thank you to those who have accepted our request and are now subscribing to the MCP/OCP Daily Briefing. This really helps to sustain local news coverage. But, we really could use more subscribers. We are asking for a small amount – $10 a month, which is about 33 cents a day. In exchange, you receive an email each day, called…
This Great Lakes Boat Blog is presented by Manistee Harbor Tours, operator of the Princess of Manistee. Book your cruise at www.manisteeharbortours.com. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — The MV Manitowoc arrived at the Port of Ludington about 9:45 a.m. Saturday, en route to the Rieth-Riley Construction dock on Pere Marquette Lake, where it is delivering road aggregate. This is Manitowoc’s…
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