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PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The United Methodist Church Choir of Ludington with the West Shore Community College Choir in collaboration with area vocalists and musicians will present the 16th annual “Let Freedom Ring!” patriotic concerts Sunday, June 29, 2025, at 4 and 6 p.m. at the United Methodist Church of Ludington, 5810 Bryant Rd. As in years past, the event…
Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central School District in partnership with Mason County Press. SCOTTVILLE — The following Mason County Central Middle School earned the grades A and B during the third trimester of the 2024-2025 school year, earning a place on the Honor Roll. Sixth grade Avoca Alway Adelynn Barnhart Gavin Bell Kaleb Burns Tanner Charles…
David Henry Honomichl, 80, of Branch, died on Saturday, June 21, 2021. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.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 and OCP news…
Sally Lee Carter, 74, of Ludington, died on Sunday, June 22, 2025. A celebration of life will be held on Friday, July 18, 2025, from noon to 2 p.m. at Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com. Listing of 2025 deaths. Listing of 2024 deaths. Listing of 2023 deaths. Listing of 2022…
Keith Paul Keegstra, 70, passed away peacefully at Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids with his two brothers by his side on Saturday, June 14, 2025, after a short battle with lung cancer. Keith was born on October 6, 1954, in Grand Rapids, the son of the late Harold and Gertrude (Kohvakka) Keegstra and graduated from Ludington High School…
Employment: Truck Driver, Great Lakes Trucking Great Lakes Trucking is looking for an experienced over the road driver. Please come in person to fill out an application. 3958 W Chauvez Rd., Ludington. This is a paid posting. Published until July 8, 2025
This MCP Great Lakes Boat Blog is a presentation of House of Flavors Restaurant of Ludington and the Mason County Historical Society’s Port of Ludington Maritime Museum. Please be sure to visit our companion site, www.greatlakesboatblog.com for more photographs. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief Friday, June 20, 2025 MUSKEGON — My focus the last few days has been centered around the Aquastar,…
By Kate Watkins, Contributing Writer HAMLIN TWP. – Don your favorite boating shoes and grab your captain’s hat because Yachtley Crew is coming to perform some of the most popular yacht rock songs at Stix Bar, 1963 N. Lakeshore Dr., Saturday, June 28. The seven member group is currently touring the United States and its members are excited to bring…
SCOTTVILLE — The Mason County District Library Scottville branch is seeking donations to help raise funds for its newly remodeled children’s section. For over a year, a committee has worked on updating the space. The committee has included children, parents, library staff and library board members. The children’s section hasn’t had major updates in over 25 years. “Our goal is…
By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies – Stephen Lee Storm, 46; two counts of possession of a controlled substance — narcotic/cocaine; arrested May 4 by Mason County Sheriff’s Office; arraigned June 12; preliminary hearing: July 7; bail: $5,000 personal recognizance. – Richard Allen Spinner, II, 36; embezzlement…
ROTHBURY, Oceana County — Electric Forest, the massive music festival that draws tens of thousands of attendees from across the country and beyond, wraps up Sunday, June 22, at the Double JJ Resort. Expect heavy southbound traffic on US 31 in the area Monday, June 23, as festival goers leave the grounds. ______________________ Please Support Local News 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 has released its Dean’s List for the 2025 Winter Semester. Full-time students achieving a semester grade point average of 3.75 or above receive high honors, and full-time students with a grade point average between 3.50 and 3.749 receive…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A 53-year-old Ludington man was arrested after he reportedly gave a Verizon employee 1.9 grams of marijuana “to thank him for helping him out,” said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. “The suspect is currently out on bond, and possessing…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is activity of the Ludington Police Department Thursday, June 19, 2025: 8:45 p.m., a 44-year-old Ludington man was arrested on a failure to appear warrant issued in Mason County’s 79th District Court, 400 block of South Madison Street, City of Ludington.…
PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The Mason County Pilots Association, EAA Chapter 772, will again host its Young Eagles event on Saturday, July 12 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Mason County Airport. The event offers free airplane rides for children ages 8 to 17 with signed parental consent. Pilots and ground support personnel participating in the event donate…
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, June 18, 2025: 7:43 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), two-vehicle crash, no injury, US 10 east of Pere Marquette Highway, Pere Marquette Township. 8:19 a.m., (MCSO), a 36-year-old Ludington man turned himself in…
Employment: Bus Driver West Shore Educational Service District has a position vacancy for a full-time Bus Driver. Must meet school bus driver state certification requirements. To view a complete job posting, visit our website at www.wsesd.org Send cover letter, resume and credentials to: Human Resources, West Shore ESD, 2130 West US 10, Ludington, MI 49431 or via email to: humanresources@wsesd.org…
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By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor See VIDEO here. LUDINGTON — The 47-year-old Scottville man who nearly pushed a Mason County sheriff’s deputy towards a semi truck trying to disarm him was sentenced to 14-50 years in prison in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, June 17. Joshuea Michael Boger pleaded “no contest” to eight felony counts, March 13. Boger was…
The United Way of Manistee County and the United Way of Mason County have announced plans to merge into a single organization this summer. This news follows the recent retirement announcement of Corey Van Fleet, United Way of Manistee County’s longtime executive director. The decision to merge will not impact any programming or fundraising efforts in each county. For nearly…
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, June 16, 2025: 10 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), car/deer crash, no injury, Jebavy Drive south of Jagger Road, Hamlin Township. Tuesday, June 17, 2025: 4:58 a.m., (MCSO), car/deer crash, no injury, Tuttle…
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