SCOTTVILLE — The 20th century brought major changes to education in the United States, and Mason County was no exception. At the beginning of the century, Mason County had 69 public school districts. By the late 1960s, that number had been reduced to four and eventually to three today. On Thursday, March 19, Rob Alway will discuss the history of…
VICTORY TOWNSHIP — The regular meeting of the West Shore Community College Board of Trustees scheduled for Monday, March 16 has been rescheduled for Monday, March 23. The regularly scheduled meeting was postponed due to weather. The Board of Trustees will consider a new tuition…
WSCC News is a presentation of West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — The John Jorgenson Bluegrass Band (J2B2) will take the stage at WSCC’s Center Stage Theater on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. Renowned guitarist and…
Raymond E. Galinski, 93, of Ludington, passed away on Friday, March 13, 2026. Ray was born on August28, 1932, in Chicago, to Stanley and Eva Galinski. He and his siblings…
Lyle H. Griffith, 92, of Custer died on Tuesday, March 17, 2026. Funeral arrangements by Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services in Scottville. Listing of 2026 deaths Listing of 2025 deaths.…
This Great Lakes History Log is presented by Filer Credit Union and the Port of Ludington Maritime Museum. Masters of the PM Steamers Family histories needed Editor’s Note: This is…
MASON COUNTY — As a winter storm barrels down on Mason County, Sheriff Kim Cole is asking residents not to drive unless it is necessary. “Roads continue to deteriorate across…
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The following closings and cancellations have been reported to MCP and OCP for Tuesday, March 17, 2026. This list may be updated. Schools: Fountain Child Development Center Hart Public School…
HART — The Hart post of the Michigan State Police is warning residents that there is a phone scam targeting sex offender registrants. The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office notified residents…
CADILLAC — The Ludington High School wind symphony and OJ DeJonge Middle School Band each scored to ratings at the recent Michigan School Band and Orchestra Association district festival hosted…
A winter storm warning issued by the National Weather Service is in effect in Oceana and Mason counties until 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 17. Snow accumulation between 6 and 11…
In addition to the winter weather advisory that remains in effect until Tuesday, March 17, at 11 a.m., several west Michigan counties — including Mason County — are under a…
Scholarships available EAST LANSING — Mason County youth are invited to enroll in 4H Exploration Days to be held June 24-26 on the campus of Michigan State University. Open to…
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, March 9, 2026:…
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Bruce L. Gillett, 66, of Ludington, who died peacefully in the early morning hours of Saturday, March 14, 2026…
Nellie May Anderson, 102, of Ludington, died on Saturday, March 14, 2026. Arrangements by Grace Funeral Home and Cremation Services, www.GraceCremations.com. Listing of 2026 deaths. Listing of 2025 deaths. Listing…
Raymond E. Galinski, 93, of Ludington, died Friday, March 13, 2026, at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital. He was born August 28, 1932, in Chicago, the son of Stanley and Eva…
The following closings and cancellations have been reported to MCP and OCP for Monday, March 16, 2026. This list may be updated. Schools: Covenant Christian School, Ludington Hart Public Schools…
MASON COUNTY — A winter weather advisory issued by the National Weather Service is in effect for several west Michigan and northern Lower Peninsula counties. There is a storm warning…
Bruce L. Gillett, 66, of Ludington, died on Saturday, March 14, 2026. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 21 at Calvary Baptist Church in Ludington…
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