PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Mason County Mutts is currently raising funds for its annual stocking project. For the past 10 years, the locally-based charitable non-profit organization purchases stockings for the dogs and cats housed at the Mason County Animal Control shelter. The stockings, hung in the shelter’s lobby, are filled with animal-friendly treats, toys, and blankets. When an animal gets…
Mason, Oceana and Muskegon counties are under a winter storm warning issued by the National Weather Service in Grand Rapids. The warning is in effect from noon Monday, Dec. 1, until 7 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 2. Heavy snow is forecasted with total snow accumulations of 4-8 inches expected for Mason County and 6-12 inches for Oceana and Muskegon counties. “Travel…
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: Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2025: 10:02 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), alarm activation, Amber Township. 10:41 a.m., (Ludington Police Department), a 32-year-old Ludington man was arrested on a failure to appear warrant issued by Mason…
SCOTTVILLE — The Mason-Lake Conservation District is seeking candidates for its board of directors. The district’s board of directors consists of locally-elected individuals, charged with oversight of the operations of the district, strategic planning and ensuring the long-term viability of the district. Directors also often volunteer at events put on by the conservation district throughout the year. Some of these…
Gusts up to 56 mph from the wind storm, Nov. 26 and 27, caused five vehicle vs. tree crashes in Mason County, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. A 28-year-old Snellville, Ga. man received minor injuries “after the semi truck he was driving was blown off the road, due to high winds, and into several trees,” said Sheriff Cole.…
WSCC News is a presentation of West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press. LUDINGTON — West Shore Community College’s HumanKind Series will present “Healing through Story and the Science of Sharing” on Thursday, Dec. 4 at 7 p.m. at the Mason County District Library Ludington, 217 E. Ludington Ave. The free program invites community members to explore…
Katie Lynn (Murphy) Copenhaver, 44, of Muskegon, formerly of Ludington, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday. November 27, 2025, due to complications from blood clots following a recent foot surgery. Her passing leaves an immeasurable void in the hearts of all who loved her. Born on April 23, 1981, in Ludington, Katie was the first daughter of Thomas and Beverly Murphy.…
Joan Frances Edwards, 84, of Custer passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, November 29, 2025 with her family by her side. Joan was born on September 29, 1941 in Ludington, the daughter of Harry and Mary (Wing) Whitaker and graduated from Mason County Eastern High School with the class of 1959. On July 11, 1959 she married the love of…
LUDINGTON — The Corewell Health Ludington Hospital Volunteer Board is hosting its second annual Merry Market sale on Thursday, Dec. 4 from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Medical Office Building lobby at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital. The sale will include holiday and hostess gifts and decor, children’s gifts, boxed chocolates and candy and many other items. Proceeds of…
Several lakeshore counties, including Oceana and Mason, are under a winter weather advisory until 7 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 30. Periods of snow showers with additional snow accumulations of 1-4 inches with locally higher amounts are expected. “Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous,” states the National Weather Service. “During lake effect snow, the weather can…
Great Lakes History Log is presented by Filer Credit Union with offices in Manistee, Ludington, East Lake, and Bear Lake and the Mason County Historical Society, which operates the Port of Ludington Maritime Museum, Historic White Pine Village and the Rose Hawley Archives in downtown Ludington. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief On Tuesday, Nov. 29, 1966, a storm struck the Great…
By Mark Varenhorst, MCP Contributing Writer LUDINGTON — To date, this series has featured the five deputies from the Mason County Sheriff’s Office who serve as school resource officers. Today, we will feature Ludington Police Officer Conor Gallihugh who serves as the school resource officer for Ludington High School and OJ DeJonge Middle School. Finishing this series with a feature…
MCP Sports Coverage is presented by: Smith & Eddy Insurance, Mission Graphics, Squires Chiropractic, and VanderHaag Car Sales & Rentals. LUDINGTON — The Mason County Sports Hall of Fame has announced its Class of 2026 inductees. The 2026 class of inductees are individuals Kathy Calabretta, Steve Klemm and David Stubbs as well as the 1971 Free Soil boys’ varsity basketball…
MCP Sports Coverage is presented by: Smith & Eddy Insurance, Mission Graphics, Squires Chiropractic, and VanderHaag Car Sales & Rentals. Submitted by Patrick Nelson, MCC 7th grade boys basketball coach SCOTTVILLE — The Mason County Central 7th Grade Boys Basketball team has completed about half of its season and the young Spartans are 4-2 on the season having defeated Hesperia,…
MASON COUNTY — Mason County is under a winter weather advisory issued by the National Weather Service until Sunday, Nov. 30, at 10 a.m. “Widespread heavy snow will create hazardous travel conditions. Accumulations of 5-7 inches along US 10 and 7-11 inches south of US 10 are expected,” states NWS. “Northwest winds gusting to 30 mph will create blowing and…
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. Eli Michael Willoughby, the son of Melanie and Shaun Willoughby of Fountain, was born on Friday, November 21, 2025. Emily Rae Griffis, the daughter of Amy and Joel Griffis of Ludington, was born on Friday, November 21, 2025. Chloe…
Richard “Richie” George Papes, 68, of Free Soil, died on Friday, November 28, 2025. A visitation will be held on Thursday, December 4, 2025, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Grace Funeral Home, with the Rosary beginning at 7 p.m. A Mass from the Order of Christian Funerals will be held on Friday, December 5, 2025, at 11 a.m. at…
Dear MCP/OCP reader, As we near what has become known as Small Business Saturday, on Nov. 29, please keep in mind that Mason County Press/Oceana County Press is also a small, locally owned business, which needs your support. A small investment from you will help us to continue the services we currently provide, and will allow us to cover even…
Around the County is a presentation of Preferred Credit Union, www.preferredcu.org, located locally at 266 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington. Photo by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Waves crash over the Ludington North Breakwater Lighthouse Wednesday, Nov. 26, as a winter storm makes its way over Mason County. North-northwest winds have been between 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 56…
Brothers Bill and Eugene Curott both served as captains of seagoing ships Great Lakes History Log is presented by Filer Credit Union with offices in Manistee, Ludington, East Lake, and Bear Lake and the Mason County Historical Society, which operates the Port of Ludington Maritime Museum, Historic White Pine Village and the Rose Hawley Archives in downtown Ludington. By Rob…
LUDINGTON — Men Who Care of Mason County recently selected Shop with a Cop/Shop with a Hero as its quarterly benefeciary. The program, funded through Friends of Ludington Police, received $3,000 from the group, which will provide Christmas presents to 15 children. Shop with a Cop/Shop with a Hero provides kids with a stipend that allows them to go with…
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