By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Recently retired Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole is seeking to return to the position he vacated less than two weeks ago. Cole and current Undersheriff and Acting Sheriff Derrek Wilson are the two candidates who will be interviewed by the Mason County Appointment Committee next month. The three-member committee met Thursday, Nov. 12, at…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Three nonprofit organizations that operate popular attractions along Ludington’s waterfront could be negatively impacted by the City of Ludington’s proposed seasonal paid parking program. Representatives of the Mason County Historical Society and Ludington Area Jaycees have raised concerns that…
Dear Editor, Given the recent discussions concerning the issue of paid parking at Stearns Park Beach, we believe some information could be clarified. Hopefully, the details below can help. Our goal is to provide a deeper understanding of the history involved with the creation of…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is recent Mason County Sheriff’s Office activity: Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2026: …
MANISTEE — West Shore Community College’s Performing Arts Series will welcome the Steven Page Trio to the Ramsdell Regional Center for the Arts on Friday, Nov. 20, at 7:30 p.m.…
The following birth has been reported: Bria Mae Boone, the daughter of Sara and Jacob Boone of Manistee, was born on Wednesday, November 11, 2026. Unless indicated, births occurred at Corewell…
Veterans Day 2026 This Great Lakes History Log is presented by Filer Credit Union and the Mason County Historical Society. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief In August 1918, Cpl. Edwin Harold Ewing…
This Great Lakes History Log is presented by Filer Credit Union, and the Mason County Historical Society. Masters of the Ludington Steamers Stories of Ludington’s cross-lake rail fleet captains and other…
Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central School District in partnership with Mason County Press. Photos by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central Upper Elementary students…
SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central middle and high school students will take audiences on a magical adventure this weekend when the MCC Drama Department presents “Puffs, or Seven Increasingly Eventful…
Carl Wayne Wilson, 47, of Ionia, formerly of Ludington, passed away on Wednesday, October 21, 2026. Carl was born on August 29, 1979, the son of Shelley Wilson. He attended…
West Shore Community College seeks a highly organized and detail-orientated individual to fill the role of Public Safety Administrative Assistant who will provide vital administrative and operational assistance to our…
This Great Lakes History Log is presented by Filer Credit Union and the Mason County Historical Society. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief Editor’s note: On Nov. 10, 1975, the SS Edmund Fitzgerald…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — The annual Shop with a Cop/Shop with a Hero Pie Auction will take place Wednesday, Nov. 25, raising money to help make Christmas brighter…
The facility is a ‘one-stop shop’ for education, workforce development and community services WSCC News is a presentation of West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press and…
LUDINGTON — A 21-year-old man accused of breaking into Backstage Hobbies and Games, Oct. 20, was arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court on a felony charge of breaking and…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is Mason County Sheriff’s Office activity Monday, Nov. 9, 2026: 8:33…
LUDINGTON — The City of Ludington is conducting emergency repairs to the municipal sanitary sewer system at the intersection of East Melendy and South Staffon streets. John Lenio, utility maintenance…
The following birth has been reported: Cassian Creed Sayger, the son of Anastasia Morgan and Colt Sayger of Ludington, was born on Monday, October 9, 2026. Unless indicated, births occurred at…
Thomas George Shafer, 96, of Ludington, formerly of Scottville, passed away on Thursday, November 5, 2026. Tom was born on August 7, 1930, in Iron Mountain, the son of the…
LUDINGTON — New billboards along US 10 between Ludington and Scottville will help connect local military veterans and their families with emergency financial assistance available through the Mason County Veterans…
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