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 the scene at 1:44 p.m. The crash involved a westbound semi-truck hauling a trailer on US 10-31 and a southbound Toyota SUV on Stiles Road. According to Mason County Sheriff’s…
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 Jazz Band as the opening act. In honor of the nation’s semiquincentennial, veterans also will…
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, June 29, through 8 p.m. Thursday, July 2, according to the National Weather Service. Expect…
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…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is police activity in Mason County over the weekend: Friday, June…
Joseph Sherman Frame, known affectionately as Joey, passed away on Saturday, June 20, 2026, at the age of 36 in his hometown of Terra Haute, Ind. Born on Feb. 2,…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Visitors attending Historic White Pine Village’s 50th anniversary celebration on Friday, July 3, will be the first to experience two new…
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Twelve Flipstar Gymnastics athletes brought home 41 national medals, including 12 top-three podium finishes, one national championship, five national runner-up titles and three Junior Olympic Games qualifiers…
LUDINGTON — The Mason County Historical Society launched its 2026 America 250 cemetery tour series Thursday evening with the “Masters & Commanders” tour at Lakeview Cemetery, where participants explored the…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — The Scottville Clown Band kicked off the 2026 Pure Ludington Sunset Beach Bonfire Series Thursday evening, entertaining a crowd of hundreds gathered at Stearns…
WSCC News is a presentation of West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — West Shore Community College has released its…
Betty R. Vanderlaan, 92, of Scottville entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior on Thursday, June 25, 2026 with her family by her side. Betty was born on Aug.…
A celebration of life for Capt. Richard “Rich” Laaksonen will be held Saturday, June 27 from 5 to 8 p.m. at Pere Pointe Clubhouse, 90 W. Second St., Ludington. Rich…
Joseph Sherman Frame, 36, of Terra Haute Ind., died on Saturday, June 20, 2026. Arrangements by Grace Funeral Home and Cremation Services, www.GraceCremations.com. Listing of 2026 deaths. Listing of…
PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Historic White Pine Village will celebrate its 50th anniversary on July 3 with free admission, special ceremonies, historical demonstrations and the unveiling of newly renovated exhibits.…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor LUDINGTON — A 34-year-old woman was sentenced in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court to five to 50 years in prison for an armed robbery conviction…
LUDINGTON — Emergency sanitary sewer repairs will close or restrict traffic on a portion of East Ludington Avenue beginning Sunday night, June 28, and continuing into Monday, June 29, according…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is Ludington Police Department activity Wednesday, June 24, 2026: 7:46 a.m.,…
Edson Lyle “Ed” Swinehart passed away peacefully in his home on Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at the age of 79. Ed was born on Dec. 25, 1946 in Big Rapids…
West Shore Community College is seeking an experienced nursing professional to serve as Allied Health and LPN Apprenticeship Program Coordinator. This position provides leadership and coordination for Allied Health and…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — The Mason County Central Board of Education ratified a two-year contract Monday, June 22, for incoming Superintendent Jeff Tuka that will pay him a…
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