Esther Joan Johnson, 88, of Ludington, died on Wednesday, April 22, 2026. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, April 30, 2026, at 1 p.m. at Grace Funeral Home, visitation begins at 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Arrangements by Grace Funeral Home and Cremation Services, www.GraceCremations.com. Listing of 2026 deaths. Listing of 2025 deaths. Listing of 2024…
Robert Lee Flint, 81, of Fountain, passed away on Mondy, April 20, 2026. He was born on May 6, 1944 in Cadillac, to Murle and Mary Flint. Robert was raised in a large family and carried strong values of hard work, resilience, and dedication throughout his life. Robert spent many years working in road construction, welding, and painting. He was…
Starr Patsy Avra, 74, of Ludington, died on Wednesday, April 22, 2026. Arrangements by Grace Funeral Home and Cremation Services, www.GraceCremations.com. Listing of 2026 deaths. 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…
West Shore School News is a presentation of West Shore Educational Service District in partnership with Mason County Press. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief VICTORY TOWNSHIP — Summit Tech Center held its annual student showcase Wednesday, opening its doors to the public for a hands-on look at career and technical education programs offered through the West Shore Educational Service District. The…
FOUNTAIN — The Mason County Eastern Athletic Boosters Club will hold its 31st annual auction Saturday, April 24, at Sherman Township Hall, 3854 E. Main St. The event is the organization’s primary fundraiser and helps offset costs of athletic equipment and operations for MCE. Doors open at 4:30 p.m., and the silent auction begins at 5 p.m. The live auction…
MCP/OCP Sports Coverage is presented by: Baker Ford Ludington, Fresh Coast Foam, Mission Graphics, Quick-Way, Inc., Smith & Eddy Insurance and Michelle and Andrew Thomas. HART — Mason County Central’s varsity girls track and field team split its West Michigan Conference tri-meet Tuesday, defeating Holton while coming up short against host Hart. The Lady Spartans used the meet as an…
MCP/OCP Sports Coverage is presented by: Baker Ford Ludington, Fresh Coast Foam, Mission Graphics, Quick-Way, Inc., Smith & Eddy Insurance and Michelle and Andrew Thomas. HART — The Mason County Central varsity boys track and field team split a West Michigan Conference Rivers Division dual meet Tuesday, defeating Holton 119-14 while falling to host Hart 88-49. The Spartans evened their…
MCP/OCP Sports Coverage is presented by: Baker Ford Ludington, Fresh Coast Foam, Mission Graphics, Quick-Way, Inc., Smith & Eddy Insurance and Michelle and Andrew Thomas. OAKRIDGE — The Ludington Orioles varsity track and field teams turned in a strong showing Tuesday, with the girls squad sweeping both of its dual meets while the boys team dropped contests to Whitehall and…
Lavern Donald Sobieralskim, 85, of Ludington, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Tuesday, April 21, 2026. He was born on September 15, 1940, to Joseph and Olga Sobieralski. He was the youngest of three boys. In 1970 he met the love of his life, Anna Mae Kirkbride. Together they raised their family and shared 55 wonderful years. He was…
Robert Donald Vandervest, 90, of Ludington, passed away on Friday, April 10, 2026. Born on February 15, 1936, in Ludington, he was a lifelong resident of the area. Robert was known for his easy-going nature and his love for engaging in conversations on any topic. Robert married Audrey James on November 20, 1953 and together they had five children. For…
Employment: Middle/High School Math Teacher Mason County Eastern School District is seeking a Middle/High School Math Teacher for the 2026-27 school year. Applicants can view position details online at https://www.mceschools.com/emplyment-opportunities or email pshou@mceschools.com Application deadline is April 30, 2026, at 4 p.m. This is a paid posting. Published until April 30, 2026.
Employment: Deputy Clerk The Mason County Clerk’s office has an opening for a full-time Deputy Clerical position. The primary responsibilities include Elections and Concealed Pistol Licensing. Other duties may include vital records, courts, and contacts. Interested applicants are asked to stop into the Mason County Clerk office to obtain an application packet or obtain the packet online from the Clerk…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — The Ludington Area School District Board of Education is offering the position of its next superintendent to Travis Walker. On Tuesday, the board hosted district tours, and a public meet-and-greet for Walker and Jonathon Wennstrom before interviewing the two finalists. The board voted 6-1 with Alan Neaushwander voting no. Neaushwander stated his reasoning for…
LOWELL — Flipstar Gymnastics of Ludington delivered one of the most dominant performances in program history Saturday, April 18 at Lowell High School, capturing six team championships and posting record-setting scores at the Michigan AAU State Championships. Flipstar claimed team titles in Xcel Copper, Bronze, Gold, Platinum, Boys 4×4 and Xcel Gold Ladies, while the Xcel Silver team narrowly missed…
LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court: Nickolaus Charles Weber, 31, pleaded guilty Feb. 17, 2026 to third-degree fleeing a police officer, assaulting/resisting/obstructing police and fourth-degree fleeing a police officer and was sentenced April 14, 2026 to nine months in jail with credit for 181 days served; three years probation; and $734 in fines…
LUDINGTON — Ludington High School’s robotics team has qualified for the FIRST Robotics World Championship in Houston, Texas. Team No. 7160, the O-Bots, earned a spot on the global stage after finishing 49th out of 619 teams at the Michigan state competition. The team will compete April 29 through May 2 at the George R. Brown Convention Center, joining about…
LUDINGTON — The list of the 10 finalists for the Ludington High School Class of 2026 All-Around Senior award has been announced. The long-standing honor recognizes students who exemplify the “Oriole Way” through academic achievement, leadership, integrity and community service, according to LHS Principal Steve Forsberg. The selection process began last week when members of the senior class voted to…
By Mark Varenhorst, MCP Contributing Writer PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month, highlighting the work of organizations such as the Lakeshore Children’s Advocacy Center. The center, which serves Mason, Manistee and Oceana counties, provides a coordinated response for children who have experienced abuse. Its Ludington and Manistee sites bring together law enforcement, child protective services,…
MCP/OCP Sports Coverage is presented by: Baker Ford Ludington, Fresh Coast Foam, Mission Graphics, Quick-Way, Inc., Smith & Eddy Insurance and Michelle and Andrew Thomas. MUSKEGON — Ludington’s varsity girls soccer team stayed unbeaten in West Michigan Conference play Monday with a 4-0 win over Muskegon Oakridge. The Orioles improved to 4-5-1 overall and 3-0 in conference action behind a…
MANISTEE — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Detroit District began maintenance work on the Manistee Harbor federal channel April 16. The project includes placing about 3,000 tons of stone to reduce wave energy and overtopping, along with installing new timber fenders along 1,800 feet of the North Revetment near the U.S. Coast Guard Station Manistee. The work is expected…
MCP/OCP Sports Coverage is presented by: Baker Ford Ludington, Fresh Coast Foam, Mission Graphics, Quick-Way, Inc., Smith & Eddy Insurance and Michelle and Andrew Thomas. SHELBY — Ludington and Mason County Central opened the Shelby Invitational on opposite ends of the leaderboard Monday at Oceana Golf Club, with the Orioles claiming the team title at 315 while the Spartans gained…
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