By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Former Ludington Area School District superintendent Kyle Corlett, who resigned earlier this month, will be paid a severance of $425,327.08. He will be paid in two installments, the first during the first regular payroll in January 2026 and the second during the first regular payroll in January 2027. Corlett resigned effective Dec. 7…
Video and photos by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — The bomb cyclone hitting Michigan Monday, Dec. 29, put on a show at the Ludington shoreline. The storm brought 17 foot waves, 28 mph northwesterly winds, gusting to 45 mph, causing waves to easily crash over the 57-foot-tall North Ludington Breakwater Lighthouse. The storm also has brought lake effect snow with…
The following are closed on Monday, Dec. 29, 2025: Caritas Food Pantry, Custer Hesperia Community Library The Ladder Community Center, Shelby Ludington Area Senior Center Mason County Meals on Wheels Oceana County Council on Aging in Hart Pere Marquette Township offices Sandcastles Children’s Museum, Ludington Scottville Area Senior Center ____________________ Please Support Local News and Sports coverage Receive daily MCP…
WSCC News is a presentation of West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — West Shore Community College is inviting members of the community to jump-start their New Year’s fitness goals with a free week of fitness classes, beginning Monday, Jan. 5, at the college’s Recreation Center. From Jan. 5 through Jan. 11, community members…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is recent activity of the Ludington Police Department: Saturday, Dec. 27, 2025: 2:31 a.m., a 22-year-old Ludington woman was arrested following a domestic disturbance, 100 block of West Filer Street, City of Ludington. She was lodged in the Mason County Jail.…
MCP Sports Coverage is presented by: Smith & Eddy Insurance, VanderHaag Car Sales & Rentals, Mission Graphics, Squires Chiropractic, Fresh Coast Foam and Baker Ford Ludington. MONTAGUE — Three Mason County Central wrestlers placed at the Lady Mat Cat Invitational held Sunday, Dec. 28 at Montague High School. “The Lady Mat Cat invitational is one of the premier girls’ tournaments…
MCP Sports Coverage is presented by: Smith & Eddy Insurance, VanderHaag Car Sales & Rentals, Mission Graphics, Squires Chiropractic, Fresh Coast Foam and Baker Ford Ludington. COOPERSVILLE — The following are the results of the Hook & Catch Wrestling Club team members who participated in the recent MYWAY Coopersville Open held at Coopersville High School. • First Place – Lucas…
Patricia M. Holecheck, 81, of Branch, died on Saturday, December 27, 2025. Funeral arrangements are pending at Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services in Scottville. 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 __________ Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings…
Christine M. Warne, 81, of Ludington, died on Saturday, December 27, 2025. Funeral arrangements are pending at Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services in Scottville. 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 __________ Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings…
James E. Smalley, 82, of Ludington, died on Wednesday, December 17, 2025. Funeral arrangements are pending at Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services in Scottville. 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 __________ Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings…
MASON COUNTY — A winter storm warning has been issued by the National Weather for several west Michigan counties, including Mason and Oceana, from 1 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 29. Heavy snow and blowing snow is expected with 4-8 inches of accumulation and winds gusting as high as 55 mph. “Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to…
‘Whiteout conditions are possible and may make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening.’ MASON COUNTY — A winter storm watch has been issued by the National Weather Service for several west Michigan counties, including Mason and Oceana, beginning late Sunday night, Dec. 28, through Monday evening, Dec. 29. Heavy snow is possible with total snow accumulations between 4 and 7 inches.…
This Great Lakes History Log is presented by Filer Credit Union and the Mason County Historical Society By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief When researching history it’s easy to go down a bunny trail and get side-tracked. This is often the case when I am looking through the massive and impressive collection of newspapers at the Mason County Historical Society’s Rose Hawley…
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: Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2025 – 10:33 a.m., Ludington Police Department: A 42-year-old Ludington man was arrested for retail fraud, 300 block of West Ludington Ave., City of Ludington. Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2025 – 11:08 a.m.,…
Charles Frederick Hayes, 90, of Ludington, died on Thursday, December 25, 2025. Arrangements were entrusted to Grace Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 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 MCP…
Russell Ronald Frank, 87, of Branch, died on Wednesday, December 24, 2025. Arrangements were entrusted to Grace Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 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 MCP…
Merry Christmas from the staff of Mason County Press. Video: Sunset over Ludington North Breakwater Lighthouse, Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2025. This Christmas video presented by Preferred Credit Union, www.preferredcu.org, located locally at 266 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington. _____________________ Please Support Local News and Sports Coverage Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email news alerts for $10 a…
CUSTER TOWNSHIP — Wilson Road between Reek Road and Indian Trail Road will be closed to all traffice between the hours of 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 29 and Tuesday, Dec. 30 and again on Monday, Jan. 5, 2026, according to the Mason County Road Commission. Soil borings are being taken on each side of the bridge…
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: Monday, Dec. 22, 2025 5:59 p.m., Mason County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO): Two vehicle crash, minor injuries, Pere Marquette Highway and US 10, Pere Marqutte Township. Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2025 5:35 a.m., MCSO: Car/deer crash, no…
Philip Gorden Zacharda, 66, of Ludington, passed away in the comfort of his home on Tuesday, December 23, 2025. Born May 7, 1959, in Ludington, Phil was the son of Gorden and Janet (Pedersen) Zacharda. He graduated from Ludington High School, Class of 1977. After graduating, Phil went on to proudly serve in the United States Navy from 1977 until…
James “Jim” Leroy Gable, 77, of Ludington, died on Tuesday, December 23, 2025. Arrangements were entrusted to Grace Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 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…
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