MASON COUNTY — A winter storm warning has been issued by the National Weather for several west Michigan counties, including Mason and Oceana, from 1 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 29. Heavy snow and blowing snow is expected with 4-8 inches of accumulation and winds gusting as high as 55 mph. “Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to…
‘Whiteout conditions are possible and may make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening.’ MASON COUNTY — A winter storm watch has been issued by the National Weather Service for several west Michigan counties, including Mason and Oceana, beginning late Sunday night, Dec. 28, through Monday evening,…
This Great Lakes History Log is presented by Filer Credit Union and the Mason County Historical Society By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief When researching history it’s easy to go down a bunny trail and get side-tracked. This is often the case when I am looking through…
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: Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2025 –…
Charles Frederick Hayes, 90, of Ludington, died on Thursday, December 25, 2025. Arrangements were entrusted to Grace Funeral Home and Cremation Services, www.GraceCremations.com. Listing of 2025 deaths. Listing of…
Russell Ronald Frank, 87, of Branch, died on Wednesday, December 24, 2025. Arrangements were entrusted to Grace Funeral Home and Cremation Services, www.GraceCremations.com. Listing of 2025 deaths. Listing of…
Merry Christmas from the staff of Mason County Press. Video: Sunset over Ludington North Breakwater Lighthouse, Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2025. This Christmas video presented by Preferred Credit Union, www.preferredcu.org, located…
CUSTER TOWNSHIP — Wilson Road between Reek Road and Indian Trail Road will be closed to all traffice between the hours of 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Monday, Dec.…
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, Dec. 22, 2025 5:59…
Philip Gorden Zacharda, 66, of Ludington, passed away in the comfort of his home on Tuesday, December 23, 2025. Born May 7, 1959, in Ludington, Phil was the son of…
James “Jim” Leroy Gable, 77, of Ludington, died on Tuesday, December 23, 2025. Arrangements were entrusted to Grace Funeral Home and Cremation Services, www.GraceCremations.com. Listing of 2025 deaths. Listing…
Employment: Media Sales Representative Media Group 31 LLC is seeking an advertising sales person for Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. This is a commission-based, contracted position with lots…
Raynard Edwin Krause, 89 of Scottville, died on Monday, December 22, 2025. Arrangements were entrusted to Grace Funeral Home and Cremation Services, www.GraceCremations.com. Listing of 2025 deaths. Listing of…
LUDINGTON — Ludington City Council will meet Monday evening and will review a first presentation of the city manager’s 2026 contract. The employment agreement calls for an annual salary for…
LUDINGTON — Ashley McPike of Ludington was crowned Miss Ludington Area 2026 Sunday, Dec. 21 during the competition held at L.F. Peterson Auditorium. Five women from Mason and Oceana counties…
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: Tuesday, Dec.…
Robert J. “Rocky” Rakowski, 87, of Grant Township, died Thursday evening, December 18, 2025 at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City. He was born on October 15, 1938 at the…
Shirley Bernice Klinefelter, 98, of Custer, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, December 17, 2025. Born February 12, 1927, in St. Clair Shores, Shirley was the daughter of the late Edward…
Otto Kurt Heimann, 70, of Hart, died on Saturday, December 20, 2025. Arrangements were entrusted to Grace Funeral Home and Cremation Services, www.GraceCremations.com. Listing of 2025 deaths. Listing of…
This Great Lakes History Log is presented by Filer Credit Union and the Port of Ludington Maritime Museum. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief Editor’s note: I think one my favorite things…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief MANISTEE — The Society for the Preservation of the SS City of Milwaukee and USCGC Acacia recently announced its plans to place the historic SS City…
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