Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central School District in partnership with Mason County Press. SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central High School science teacher Brianna Wise is a finalist in Reader’s Digest’s “America’s Favorite Teacher” contest. The annual competition will award one educator a grand prize that includes $25,000, a trip to Hawaii and a school presentation by…
SUMMIT TOWNSHIP — A vehicle caught fire after hitting a deer on US 31 north of Oceana Drive Sunday, April 19, around 4:30 p.m., according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The driver was not injured, said the sheriff. The fire caused a brief closure…
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: Friday, April 17, 2026: 5:33 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), two-vehicle crash, no injury, US 10 east of Quarterline…
LUDINGTON — Miss Ludington Area 2026 Ashley McPike is hosting online tutoring sessions to benefit the Miss Michigan Scholarship Program. Conducted via Zoom, the sessions will offer assistance in algebra,…
AMBER TOWNSHIP — Amber Township will hold its annual spring cleanup for residents only on Saturday, May 2, from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the township hall, 171 S.…
Masters of the PM Steamers By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief Passengers who rode the SS Badger in the mid-1950s might have been surprised to learn the ship was sometimes steered by…
LUDINGTON — Ludington Fire Department was called to Jamesport Brewing Company, 410 S. James St., Sunday afternoon for a report of smoke filling up in the building. According to Ludington…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Two tugboats departed the Ludington channel Sunday afternoon, with one continuing its voyage while the other briefly exited before returning. The tug-and-barge combination Candice…
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. By Kai Taylor, MCP Sports…
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. By Kai Taylor, MCP Sports…
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. FREMONT — Mason County Central’s…
Roger Clinton Bailey, 90, of Pentwater, died on Friday, April 17, 2026. Arrangements by Grace Funeral Home and Cremation Services, www.GraceCremations.com. Listing of 2026 deaths. Listing of 2025 deaths. Listing…
VICTORY TOWNSHIP — The Michigan Education Association’s 13-B Coordinating Council honored students, educators and community members Wednesday, April 15, during the inaugural 2026 OPIE Awards Banquet at West Shore Community…
LUDINGTON — Ludington eye surgeon, Dr. Andrew Riemer, has performed what is believed to be the first cataract surgery in Michigan using a newly released intraocular lens designed to improve…
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, April 13, 2026:…
AMBER TOWNSHIP — A 52-year-old Fountain man was arrested after he was found to be in possession of over 28 grams of suspected methamphetamine following a traffic stop Thursday, April…
AMBER TOWNSHIP — A 31-year-old Scottville man, who was walking along US 10 near the US 31 freeway with a 9 mm pistol in his waistband and suspected fentanyl, was…
Letters to the editor are opinion editorials submitted by readers. Letters to the editor are a long tradition in American journalism. The views and opinions of the writer do not…
The following births have been reported: Isla Mae Joesphine French, the daughter of Nikita Griffin and Matthew French of Ludington, was born on Thursday, April 16, 2026. Unless indicated, births occurred…
LUDINGTON — The Mason County Republican Executive Committee will host its annual Lincoln Day Gala on Monday, May 11 at the Stearns Grand Ballroom in Ludington, featuring keynote speaker Susan…
Harry Sigurd Christiansen Jr., 83, of Ludington, formerly of Glendale Heights, Ill., passed away peacefully on Friday, March 27, 2026, with his wife by his side. He was born May…
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