This Great Lakes History Log is presented by Filer Credit Union and the Mason County Historical Society By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — A botanical collection created by a Scottville High School student in 1901 has been donated to the Mason County Historical Society, preserving a detailed record of Mason County’s native and cultivated plants from more than 125 years…
Photos and story by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Several hundred people gathered Tuesday evening at Waterfront Park for the Scottville Clown Band’s annual Patriotic Concert, an Independence Day tradition that featured patriotic music, recognition of military veterans and a performance by the Ludington High…
LUDINGTON — A 46-year-old Ludington man was arrested by Ludington police officers for arson of personal property Tuesday, June 30, shortly before 5 p.m. following an illegal burning complaint in the 800 block of East Danaher Street, according to Ludington Police Chief Christopher Jones. Police…
LUDINGTON — Motorists traveling to and from the Ludington Area Jaycees Freedom Festival fireworks celebration on Saturday, July 4, should expect heavy traffic and several temporary traffic restrictions as law…
MANISTEE — Manistee Harbor Tours will celebrate Independence Day with a special 2 1/2-hour Fourth of July sunset cruise aboard the Princess of Manistee, offering passengers an opportunity to enjoy…
WALHALLA — The Mason County Land Bank Authority will host an open house Saturday, July 11, at two newly constructed homes in Walhalla, providing prospective homebuyers, local officials and community…
West Shore School News is a presentation of West Shore Educational Service District in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. WEARE TOWNSHIP, Oceana County — Students entering…
The National Weather Service in Grand Rapids has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for Mason County until 1 p.m. today as a strong storm moves across the area. At 11:53…
LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced Tuesday, June 30, 2026 in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court: Agustino Gatica-Felipe, 48, pleaded guilty April 7 to third-offense operating while intoxicated and operating…
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, July 29, 2026:…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Historic White Pine Village will celebrate its 50th anniversary Friday, July 3, with a day of free admission, historical demonstrations, special ceremonies…
PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Three juveniles were identified as potential suspects and will be referred to juvenile court authorities following a break-in and theft from a vehicle on Wallace Lane…
This MCP Boat Blog is presented by the Port of Ludington Maritime Museum, www.masoncountymihistory.org. Photos and story by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief MUSKEGON — Longtime Muskegon journalist and community leader Dave Alexander…
Yvonne Jeanette Carlson, 90, of Ludington passed away on Sunday, June 28, 2026 at home. She studied art at West Shore Community College and with private instructors. She shared her…
The following births have been reported: Raiden Alan Lytle, the son of Leena Lytle and Dakota Price of Manistee, was born on Friday, June 26, 2026. Unless indicated, births occurred at…
David LeRoy Lilleberg, 90, of Custer, died peacefully at his home surrounded by loved ones on Tuesday, June 30, 2026. Arrangements by Grace Funeral Home and Cremation Services, www.GraceCremations.com.…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief FREE SOIL — The former Free Soil School building, which educated generations of northern Mason County students for nearly a century, was demolished Monday as residents…
AMBER TOWNSHIP — A 75-year-old Fountain woman was seriously injured Monday afternoon in a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of US 10-31 and Stiles Road. Emergency personnel were dispatched to…
LUDINGTON — The Scottville Clown Band will hold its annual Patriotic Concert on Tuesday, June 30, at the Waterfront Park pavilion. This year’s performance will feature the Ludington High School…
MASON COUNTY — A large portion of the western portion of Michigan’s Lower Peninsula, including, Mason and Oceana counties, is under an extreme heat warning beginning at 2 p.m. Monday,…
BRANCH TOWNSHIP — A 15-year-old boy, who was riding a bicycle and pulling a wagon behind it, received minor injuries in a hit-and-run crash on US 10 east of Walhalla…
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