By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole has announced that he is seeking the Republican nomination to run for the Michigan 32nd Senate seat, representing Mason, Oceana, Muskegon, Manistee, and Benzie counties. Cole was elected Mason County sheriff in 2012 and has served on the department for 40 years. He is a fifth generation resident of…
LUDINGTON — A 17-year-old boy and a 46-year-old woman were arrested by Ludington police officers following an “active domestic” situation in the 400 block of East Ludington Avenue Tuesday, Sept. 9, around 4 p.m., said Ludington Police Chief Chris Jones. “Upon arrival, officers spoke with a 17-year-old male from Ludington and a 46-year-old female from Ludington, who had been engaged…
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 Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2025: 1:09 a.m., a 49-year-old Walkerville woman was arrested on two failure to appear warrants issued in Mason and Oceana counties, US 10 and Gordon Road, Amber Township. She was…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief FREE SOIL TOWNSHIP — On Sept. 9, 2013, Michigan State Police Trooper Paul Butterfield, 43, was killed after he was shot by a teenaged driver on a routine traffic stop on Custer Road. Every year on that date, a ceremony is held at the location where the murder took place. The event is organized by Fountain…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. BRANCH TOWNSHIP — Emergency crews responded to a reported overturned canoe and two men in the Pere Marquette River near Taylor Road Monday, Sept. 8, at 9:45 a.m., said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. A 72-year-old Waterford man and an 85-year-old man from…
The Mason County Historical Society and the Lakeshore Keepers are teaming up to bring a special bus tour of local historical maritime attractions. The Saturday, Oct. 11 tour will include a visit to Big Sable Point Lighthouse at the Ludington State Park and the Port of Ludington Maritime Museum in Ludington. Guests will board shuttle buses from Ludington State Park…
WSCC News is a presentation of West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — One of the world’s most sought-after acoustic guitarists, Frank Vignola, will headline West Shore Community College’s Performing Arts Series on Saturday, Sept. 20, at 7:30 p.m. in the Center Stage Theater. He will be accompanied by Vinny Raniolo. Vignola is celebrated for his mastery…
In loving memory of Holly Mae Fike. Holly (O’Brien) Fike, 69, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was preceded in death by both her parents, Kenneth and Ida, her sisters Beverly and Janet, her best friend Carol Dailey and her husband, Al. Holly was born in Ludington on December…
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. Miley Mae Johnson, the daughter of Allison Bladzik and Daniel Johnson of Manistee, was born on Monday, Sept. 8, 2025. Unless indicated, births occurred at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital. List of 2024 births List of 2023 births …
Agnes Mary (Murphy) Graham, 91 of Scottville, passed away on Friday September 5, 2025. Born on July 14, 1934, in Ludington, Agnes was the daughter of the late Patrick and Marguerite (Bryan) Murphy. She graduated from Scottville High School. Agnes married Wayne T. Graham on April 28, 1951, and shared many memorable years together. Agnes was an active member of…
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LUDINGTON — Once the home of 14 sawmills on the banks of Pere Marquette Lake, Ludington was a lumber boom town in the late 1800s due to its abundant natural resources. While the mills are long gone, the city will celebrate its roots with its first Ludington Lumber Days, Oct. 3-5 – a new fall festival packed with lumberjack-inspired fun, history,…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Five people, four of whom were traveling in the same vehicle, received “non-life-threatening injuries” following a two-vehicle crash on US 10 east of Nelson Road Sunday, Sept. 7, around 5:45 p.m., said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. All of…
The single-engine aircraft was headed to Silver Lake in Oceana County SPRINGDALE TOWNSHIP, Manistee County — A plane that crashed in Manistee County was headed to Silver Lake in Oceana County Sunday morning, Sept. 7, according to Manistee County Sheriff Brian Gutowski. The single-engine plane that landed nose first in some trees was carrying one passenger and a pilot. The…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. LUDINGTON — A 13-year-old Ludington boy was charged with second-offense minor in possession of alcohol “following a suspicious situation call” in the 200 block of East Ludington Avenue Saturday, Sept. 6, at 4:20 p.m., according to Capt. Michael Haveman of the Ludington Police…
Fall hours at area lighthouses will begin on Thursday, Sept. 11. Big Sable Point Lighthouse in Ludington State Park, Ludington North Breakwater Lighthouse, Little Sable Point Lighthouse in Mears, and White River Light Station in Whitehall will be open Thursdays through Sundays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The lighthouses are operated by Lakeshore Keepers, formerly known as Sable Point…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. LUDINGTON — A 51-year-old Ludington man was arrested by Mason County sheriff’s deputies after he was found hiding inside a residence in the 700 block of North Lavinia Street Sunday, Sept. 7, around 3 p.m., said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The domestic…
LUDINGTON — A jury trial against Matthew Steven Monroe, 31, is scheduled for Wednesday through Friday, Sept. 10-12, in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court. Monroe is charged with two felony counts of delivery/manufacture of cocaine, heroin or another narcotic, a felony count of delivery/manufacture of methamphetamine and misdemeanors of operating without insurance and unlawful license plate, according to court records. …
LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court: – Drake David Hannah, 24, pleaded guilty June 17 to controlled substance possession — cocaine, heroin or another narcotic and was sentenced Sept. 2 to 180 days in jail with credit for 170 days served; two years probation; and $598 in fines and costs. – Ted Robert…
AMBER TOWNSHIP — The Mason-Lake Conservation District and Acres Co-op are hosting a pesticide jug recycling day for area farms. This is an opportunity for farms to recycle empty, clean jugs, rather than have them take up room in a dumpster. The event will be held Monday, September 15 from noon to 2 p.m. at Acres Co-op, 709 W. US…
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