Johnson is one of two Mason County residents to achieve rank of general By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — The story of the life of Retired Brigadier General Axel Johnson III, to date, is worthy of a book rather than a single feature article in observance of Veterans Day. Johnson’s life and career in Mason County is one of historical…
LUDINGTON – The Community Foundation for Mason County is launching its inaugural Wish List Wednesday on Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025. The one-day initiative encourages the community to grant wishes submitted by local nonprofits, kicking off the giving season. Wish List Wednesday will be recognized by the Community Foundation annually on the second Wednesday of November, serving as a special day…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — A 67-year-old Scottville woman received serious injuries at the intersection of Stiles and Dewey roads Monday, Nov. 10, at 9:19 a.m. after she pulled into the path of a second vehicle, which was traveling northbound on Stiles Road, said Mason…
Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central School District in partnership with Mason County Press. SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central Drama Club will present “High School (non) Musical” by Jonathon Dorf at A.O. Carlson Gymnasium on Thursday, Nov. 13 and Friday, Nov. 14 at 7 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 15 at 2 p.m. “Toy Boatin is Roswell High’s…
LUDINGTON — Ludington Area School District’s Veterans Day assembly has been rescheduled to Wednesday, Nov. 12, due to school being closed today due to weather. The assembly will be from 8 to 10 a.m. at L.F. Peterson Auditorium. Any military veteran is welcome to attend. A breakfast will follow in the O.J. DeJonge Middle School cafeteria. Veterans needing a ride…
John Bonsecour Von Sprecken, 86, of Ludington, died on Monday, November 10, 2025. Arrangements by Grace Funeral Home and Cremation Services 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 Local News Receive daily…
George Edward Foster, 86, of Ludington, died on Monday, November 10, 2025. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, November 15, 2025, at 2 p.m. at Grace Funeral Home, with visitation beginning at 1 p.m. at the funeral home. Arrangements by Grace Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Ludington, www.GraceCremations.com. Listing of 2025 deaths. Listing of 2024 deaths.…
LUDINGTON — Tickets are on sale for the Stage Left Theatre Company’s production of “Ken’s Ludwig’s ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas”, presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. The show features local youth actors ages 10-18. There will be one performance at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 29 at the Ludington Area Center for the…
VICTORY TOWNSHIP — Fire damaged a house in the 2200 block of North Victory Corner Road Monday evening, Nov. 10, 2025. Fire crews were dispatched to the scene at 7:40 p.m. Two Mason County Sheriff’s Office deputies, arriving first on the scene, attempted to put the fire out with fire extinguishers. When the first fire unit arrived, there was heavy…
The following are closings and cancellations for Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025. Please check the list for updates. Schools Hart Public Schools Ludington Area School District Pentwater Public Schools (Veterans Day assembly rescheduled to Wednesday, Nov. 12, at 8:30 a.m.) Other organizations and businesses Flipstar Gymnastics ____________________ Please Support Local News Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email…
AMBER TOWNSHIP — One person is confirmed dead following a two-vehicle crash on US 10-31 east of Dennis Road, Nov. 10, 2025. Emergency crews were dispatched at 11:28 a.m. “Preliminary information is that there was an eastbound vehicle (Dodge Ram pickup truck) and a westbound vehicle (Chevrolet El Camino). Due to road conditions and possibly speed, the westbound vehicle lost…
VICTORY TOWNSHIP — The Lakeshore Badgers Varsity Hockey Team will host a special Veterans Day game Tuesday, Nov. 11, at 4:15 p.m. at the West Shore Community Ice Arena, at 3000 North Stiles Rd. The Badgers will face off against the Cadillac Vikings in what is anticipated to be an exciting matchup. In honor of Veterans Day, all active duty…
A winter storm warning has been issued for Mason and Oceana counties by the National Weather Service in Grand Rapids. Heavy lake effect snow is expected with total snow accumulation between 4 and 9 inches. The warning went into effect at 7 a.m. Monday, Nov. 10, and continues until 4 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 11. “Visibility and road conditions may change…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is recent police activity in Mason County: Thursday, Nov. 6, 2025: 5:01 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), alarm activation, Pere Marquette Township. 6:02 a.m., (MCSO), car/deer crash, no injury, US 31 freeway near the Ludington rest area, Summit Township. 2:20 p.m.,…
Debra “Debbie” Ann Forrester, 71, of Ludington, passed away peacefully on November 8, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was born September 16, 1954, in Los Angeles to Richard and Nancy Wojtaszak. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend whose heart and humor touched everyone who knew her. She cherished her husband, Gordie, and found joy…
The birth announcements are a presentation of West Shore Bank, providing service to Mason, Oceana, Manistee, Muskegon, Benzie, and Grand Traverse counties; www.westshorebank.com. William Kenneth Girvan, the son of Dolores and Michael Girven of Baldwin, was born on Sunday, November 9, 2025. Unless indicated, births occurred at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital. List of 2024 births List of 2023 births __________________________________…
After landing on reservoir, plane slides down embankment PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A plane piloted by a 61-year-old Issaquah, Washington man with an 83-year-old Muskegon man aboard as passenger crashed in the area of the Ludington Pumped Storage plant and slid down an embankment Saturday afternoon, Nov. 8, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The pilot and the passenger…
Joyce Jean Hansen, 81, of Ludington, peacefully passed away on Saturday, November 1, 2025. Born April 9, 1944, in Ludington, Joyce was the daughter of the late Earl and Romie (Stark) Seymour. She graduated from Ludington High School, class of 1962. After graduating she went on to attend Central Michigan University. Joyce married the love of her life, Richard “Dick”…
SCOTTVILLE — FiveCAP, Inc. will be distributing the Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) boxes to income-eligible senior citizens on Wednesday, Dec. 10, in Mason, Lake, Manistee, and Newaygo counties. The program is designed to supplement the diets of low-income seniors, ages 60 and older, a demographic that is often forced to make difficult choices when it comes to spending their…
Winter weather advisory issued for Mason, Oceana counties The National Weather Service in Grand Rapids has issued a winter weather advisory for Mason and Oceana counties beginning Saturday, Nov. 8, at 10 p.m. through Sunday, Nov. 9, at 7 p.m. Total snow accumulations of up to 4 inches are expected. Plan on slippery road conditions, and slow down and use…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor LUDINGTON — A 48-year-old man was sentenced to two concurrent prison terms of 18 months to 30 years in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Nov. 4, for two felony convictions of first-degree retail fraud. Jerry Preston Humphrey received credit for 161 days served in jail. He was ordered to pay $772.96 in restitution in…
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