Cruise ship arrives in Ludington Friday morning By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief When Mason County Press published the editorial “Great Lakes cruise ships: Is Ludington missing the boat?” on June 7, 2025, the purpose was simple: start a conversation about an opportunity that appeared to be passing Ludington by. That conversation turned into action. On Friday, Aug. 7, the American Patriot…
WSCC News is a presentation of West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief VICTORY TOWNSHIP — For Makenna Ingle, returning home to lead West Shore Community College’s Michigan State University Institute of Agricultural Technology…
This MCP Boat Blog is presented by Manistee Harbor Tours, operator of the Princess of Manistee, and the Port of Ludington Maritime Museum, www.masoncountymihistory.org. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief MANISTEE — The MV Great Republic departed the Morton Salt terminal on Manistee Lake at about 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug.…
LUDINGTON — Oakview Medical Care Facility will celebrate 60 years of serving Mason County with an anniversary open house later this month. The community is invited to attend the celebration…
AMBER TOWNSHIP — Families preparing for the start of the school year will have an opportunity to receive free backpacks and school supplies during a giveaway hosted by Our Savior…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Mason County sheriff’s deputies arrested two men on drunk…
HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — Michigan State University Extension, in partnership with Hamlin Township and Mason County, will offer its award-winning Citizen Planner program this fall. Designed for locally appointed and elected planning…
Kenneth Charles Kunkel Jr., 43 of Free Soil, formerly of Scottville, passed away on Saturday August 1, 2026. Kenneth, lovingly known as Bud, was born on Oct. 29, 1982, in…
The following births have been reported: Rosemary Grace Hills, the daughter of Valeria Herevia and Joseph Hills of Baldwin, was born on Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026. Unless indicated, births occurred at…
Indian Summer is seeking a qualified 2nd Shift Plant Manager to join our team in Ludington. This is a high-impact leadership position where you’ll directly influence production performance, equipment reliability…
Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole appeared headed for victory Tuesday in the Republican primary for Michigan’s 32nd State Senate District, building a commanding lead over challenger Max Riekse with strong…
Voters in Mason and Oceana counties overwhelmingly approved the renewal of the Mason-Oceana 911 operating millage Tuesday, extending funding for the region’s emergency dispatch system through 2031. Unofficial election results…
LUDINGTON — Mason County voters approved the renewal of the county’s road patrol services millage Tuesday, giving continued financial support for additional patrol deputies with the Mason County Sheriff’s Office.…
Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central School District in partnership with Mason County Press. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — Three local school superintendents who now lead…
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, Aug. 4,…
LUDINGTON — Ludington City Councilor Cheri Stibitz and Carol Hoekstra advanced to the Nov. 3 general election Tuesday after finishing as the top two vote-getters in the city’s three-way mayoral…
AMBER TOWNSHIP — Amber Township voters approved a 10-year road maintenance and improvements millage Tuesday, giving the township additional funding for road work through 2037. Unofficial results from the Aug.…
LUDINGTON — Gary Anderson held a narrow lead in the Republican primary for the 101st House District among the eastern Mason County townships Tuesday, winning the combined vote in Branch,…
FREE SOIL — Free Soil Township voters approved renewal of a 0.5-mill property tax Tuesday to continue funding the operation and maintenance of the Free Soil Community Center. The proposal…
EDEN TOWNSHIP — Eden Township voters approved a six-year renewal of the township’s road maintenance, improvements and brining millage Tuesday. The proposal passed 108-56, according to unofficial results from the…
Mason County Central School District is hiring Upper Elementary Instructional Assistants. For details and to apply go to www.mccschools.org. Job ID #677. Application deadline: Aug. 12, 2026. This is a…
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