‘At age 17, the victim whose abuse started at 8 years old, gave birth to the defendant’s daughter.’ By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor LUDINGTON — In what Mason County Prosecuting Attorney Beth Hand described as one of the most disturbing cases of sexual abuse in her 34-year career, a 63-year-old Free Soil man was sentenced by Judge Susan K. Sniegowski…
The MCP Boat Blog is presented by the Mason County Historical Society and its Port of Ludington Maritime Museum. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief Editor’s note: For the past several years, I have made it a personal mission to tell the stories of the Great Lakes…
LUDINGTON — The Ludington Area Schools Board of Education will consider whether to reject a portion of state school safety funding because of conditions requiring school districts to waive certain legal privileges in the event of a mass casualty incident. The issue is among several…
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: Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026:…
The following are Halloween events reported to Mason County Press and Oceana County Press: Friday, Oct. 23, 2026: 8-10 p.m., Mason County Eastern Class of 2027 presents the Forsaken Forest…
Robert Lewis Schultz, 79, of Pentwater, passed away on Sunday, October 11, 2026. Born in Hart on September 22, 1947, Robert, lovingly known as Bob, was the son of the…
SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Probate Court Judge Jeffrey Nellis will discuss the legal aspects of raising young relatives during the monthly meeting of Mason County Grandparents Raising Grandchildren (GRG) Wednesday,…
The MCP Boat Blog is presented by the Mason County Historical Society and its Port of Ludington Maritime Museum. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief Editor’s note: For the past several years,…
The MCP Boat Blog is presented by the Mason County Historical Society and its Port of Ludington Maritime Museum. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief Editor’s note: For the past several years,…
MARINETTE, Wis. — Fincantieri, one of the world’s largest shipbuilders, announced plans to invest nearly $100 million in robotics, artificial intelligence and advanced automation at its shipyards around the world,…
Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central School District in partnership with Mason County Press. SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central celebrated its homecoming Friday evening with a varsity…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief All three of Mason County’s public school districts are reporting declining student enrollment for the 2026-2027 school year, reflecting a statewide trend attributed largely to declining…
The MCP Boat Blog is presented by the Mason County Historical Society and its Port of Ludington Maritime Museum. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief ABOARD THE SS WILFRED SYKES — For…
PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Historic White Pine Village will conclude its 2026 season Saturday, Oct. 17, with its annual Village Trick-or-Treat event from 2 to 5 p.m. Families are encouraged…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief VICTORY TOWNSHIP — West Shore Community College’s Board of Trustees will consider a facilities master plan Monday, Oct. 19, that identifies five priorities for future campus…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief VICTORY TOWNSHIP — Fall enrollment at West Shore Community College has declined 4.9% compared to last year, ending three consecutive years of enrollment growth, according to…
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: Tuesday, Oct. 13,…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief FREE SOIL TOWNSHIP — The annual Camp Sauble Cages of Carnage haunted attraction continues this weekend, Friday and Saturday, Oct. 16 and 17, and the following…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — Reports from Mason County Central Schools’ elementary principals have identified concerns about student academic performance, attention spans and attendance, while also showing encouraging academic…
WSCC News is a presentation of West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — West Shore Community College’s theater department will present “The Wizard of…
The following birth has been reported: Miley Kathryn Howard, the daughter of Jayme and Matthew McCrary-Howard of Pentwater, was born on Friday, October 16, 2026. Unless indicated, births occurred at Corewell…
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