Shipwreck is still visible offshore near Manistee This Great Lakes History Log is presented by Filer Credit Union, Mason County Historical Society, and Great Lakes Boat Blog. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief MANISTEE — Shortly before 10 p.m. Nov. 8, 1933, Capt. Louis Strahan was steering the wooden steam freighter T.S. Christie toward Manistee harbor when it ran aground in a snowstorm…
Editorial by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief For the third time in less than a decade, the City of Ludington is considering charging people to park at Stearns Park and other waterfront locations. And for the third time, it is a bad idea. The latest proposal calls…
SHERMAN TOWNSHIP — The Mason County Sheriff’s Office has released additional details about the three-vehicle crash that killed two Bear Lake women and seriously injured three other people Friday, Oct. 23, at the intersection of US 31 and Sugar Grove Road. According to Mason County…
SANDUSKY, Ohio — Five members of the Flipstar Gymnastics competitive team opened the 2026-2027 season at the Flipping at the Point Monster Meet at Cedar Point last weekend, earning 25…
LUDINGTON — A 29-year-old man was sentenced to two to 20 years in prison for convictions of first-degree retail fraud and using a computer to commit a crime in Mason…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is Mason County activity of the Hart Post of the Michigan…
LUDINGTON — Downtown Ludington businesses will kick off the holiday shopping season Saturday, Nov. 7, with the inaugural Shop Your Community Day, an event that will benefit Mason County nonprofit…
The following birth has been reported: Isaiah Hernandez Rocha, the son of Regina and Victor Hernandez of Hart, was born on Friday, October 23, 2026. Unless indicated, births occurred at Corewell…
Karla Marie Liebermann, 63, of Branch, died onFriday, October 23, 2026. Services are pending. Arrangements by Grace Funeral Home and Cremation Services, www.GraceCremations.com. Listing of 2026 deaths. Listing of…
This MCP Shipping Report is presented by Great Lakes Boat Blog by Rob Alway. Please consider subscribing to www.greatlakesboatblog.com for an exclusive page about the story of the maritime industry…
Laura Jean Tranovich, 53, of Custer, died on Saturday, October 24, 2026. Arrangements by Grace Funeral Home and Cremation Services, www.GraceCremations.com. Listing of 2026 deaths. Listing of 2025 deaths.…
Marion J. Dufon, 91, of Fountain, died on Saturday, October 24, 2026. Funeral arrangements by Wyman Funeral and Cremation Services – Stephens Funeral Home in Scottville. Listing of 2026 deaths…
Martha M. Ely, 72, of Walhalla died on Friday, October 23, 2026. Funeral arrangements by Wyman Funeral and Cremation Services – Stephens Funeral Home in Scottville. Listing of 2026 deaths…
SHERMAN TOWNSHIP — The Mason County Sheriff’s Office has identified the two victims who passed away following a three-vehicle crash Friday, Oct. 23, at the intersection of US 31 and…
Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central School District in partnership with Mason County Press. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief NORTON SHORES — The Mason County Central High School…
This Great Lakes History Log is presented by Filer Credit Union, the Port of Ludington Maritime Museum and Sable Points Media. Masters of the Ludington Steamers Stories of Ludington’s cross-lake rail fleet captains and…
Dear Mason County Press and Oceana County Press readers, Every day, Mason County Press and Oceana County Press work to keep you informed about what’s happening in our communities. From…
SHERMAN TOWNSHIP — Two Bear Lake women, ages 69 and 28, were killed Friday afternoon in a three-vehicle crash at US 31 and Sugar Grove Road. According to Mason County…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Descendants of the family for whom Stearns Park is named are opposing the City of Ludington’s latest proposal to charge visitors to park at…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Members of the Mason County Board of Commissioners, the county’s Facilities Management and Planning Study Group, and county staff toured several county-owned properties Friday,…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief Nearly 15 years ago, I launched Mason County Press in an effort to bring another news source to our area. Those of you who regularly follow…
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