Thomas and Janice Van Nortwick were married October 1 , 1966 in Ludington at the St. John’s church in Ludington’s Fourth Ward. They have made home in Riverton Township where they have operated their family farm working beside one another. They were blessed with four children, Renee Van Nortwick, Rachelle and Kraig Ledger, Tom and Lisa Van Nortwick and Todd…
The MCP Boat Blog is presented by the Port of Ludington Maritime Museum. Photo by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — The SS Badger departed for Manitowoc, Wis. in thick fog Tuesday morning. The 410-foot Badger is nearing the end of its 2026 sailing season. Its…
Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central School District in partnership with Mason County Press. By Kate Krieger Watkins, MCP Contributing Writer SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central High School’s new principal, Brian Dotson, would probably tell most people he is happy his childhood…
LUDINGTON — Ludington Elementary School first-grade teacher Sarah Kaminski has received an Excellence in Education award from the Michigan Lottery. Kaminski was selected for the weekly award, which includes a…
By Kai Taylor, MCP Sportswriter MADISON, WISCONSIN – This September 14, two recent graduates of Mason County Central completed their first full Ironman race in Madison, Wisconsin. Drake McKay and…
Baldwin Community Schools is seeking a dependable and safety-conscious bus driver to transport students participating in college coursework, athletics, field trips and other district-sponsored activities. The position includes transporting students…
Dianne L. Gibbons passed away peacefully at her home near Wolf Lake early Tuesday, morning, Tuesday, September 29, 2026 one day before her 83rd birthday. Dianne was born on September 30,…
Baldwin Community Schools is seeking an elementary administrative assistant to provide administrative, clerical and operational support for the elementary school. The position serves as a primary contact for students, parents,…
West Shore Educational Service District has a vacancy for a MiSTEM Director. Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of relevant STEM experience required. To view a complete job posting, please visit…
The Mason County Board of Commissioners is accepting applications for an appointment to the Regional Materials Management Planning Committee. The appointment will fill a partial term expiring Dec. 31, 2029.…
LUDINGTON — The Ludington City Council will consider moving forward Monday evening with two citywide special assessments that would collect a combined $633,525 annually for police and fire protection and…
LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned on felony charges in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Korissa Michele Bates, 22, receiving and concealing weapons. Offense date: March 30, 2025. Agency:…
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: Friday, Sept. 25, 2026:…
The following birth has been reported: Eloise Ann Stohr, the daughter of Olivia and Riley Stohr of Ludington, was born on Friday, Sept. 25, 2026. Unless indicated, births occurred at Corewell…
Mason County Central School District is hiring two Upper Elementary Instructional Assistants. To learn more and apply, visit www.mccschools.org and search Job ID No. 690. Application deadline is Oct. 10,…
This Great Lakes History Log is presented by Filer Credit Union, the Port of Ludington Maritime Museum and Sable Points Media. Masters of the Ludington Steamers Stories of Ludington’s cross-lake rail fleet captains and…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — The Nov. 3 recall election involving Hamlin Township Trustee Johnaine Gurzynski has been canceled following Gurzynski’s unexpected death Wednesday, Sept. 23. Mason County…
The MCP Boat Blog is presented by the Port of Ludington Maritime Museum. Story and photos by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Earlier this week, I was flying my drone…
VICTORY TOWNSHIP — The Mason-Lake Conservation District will host a second stakeholder meeting next month as part of an effort to form a Lincoln River Watershed Council and develop priorities…
PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The Mason County Board of Commissioners will review a proposed $18.427 million 2027 General Fund budget during a special meeting Tuesday, Sept. 29. The meeting will…
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