The National Weather Service in Grand Rapids has issued a tornado watch, which includes Mason and Oceana counties and surrounding Lake Michigan waters, in effect until 4 a.m. Wednesday. The watch covers the lakeshore from Pentwater to Manistee — placing Mason County directly within the affected area — along with a broad stretch of adjacent nearshore and offshore waters on…
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MCP/OCP Sports Coverage is presented by: Baker Ford Ludington, Fresh Coast Foam, Mission Graphics, Quick-Way, Inc., Smith & Eddy Insurance and Michelle and Andrew Thomas. By Kai Taylor, MCP Sports Writer HART — The Mason County Central Spartans faced off against the Hart Pirates in…
MCP/OCP Sports Coverage is presented by: Baker Ford Ludington, Fresh Coast Foam, Mission Graphics, Quick-Way, Inc., Smith & Eddy Insurance and Michelle and Andrew Thomas. HART — Mason County Central…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — The Lake Michigan Carferry sister ships SS Badger and SS Spartan, along with fleet mate LT-805 of Interlake Logistics Solutions, came and went Monday…
MCP/OCP Sports Coverage is presented by: Baker Ford Ludington, Fresh Coast Foam, Mission Graphics, Quick-Way, Inc., Smith & Eddy Insurance and Michelle and Andrew Thomas. LUDINGTON — The Ludington junior…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Two vintage tugboats now docked along the Buttersville Peninsula are preparing to assist with the annual installation of the fish barrier net…
LUDINGTON — The Ludington Area Convention & Visitors Bureau is recruiting volunteers to staff the downtown Ludington Visitors Center. The center serves as an information hub for visitors seeking details…
West Shore School News is a presentation of West Shore Educational School District in partnership with Mason County Press. BIG RAPIDS — The Ludington O-Bots, FIRST Robotics Team 7160, returned…
MCP/OCP Sports Coverage is presented by: Baker Ford Ludington, Fresh Coast Foam, Mission Graphics, Quick-Way, Inc., Smith & Eddy Insurance and Michelle and Andrew Thomas. LUDINGTON — In their first…
Evelyn Marie Suman, 88, of Ludington, died on Tuesday, April 14, 2026. Arrangements by Grace Funeral Home and Cremation Services, www.GraceCremations.com. Listing of 2026 deaths. Listing of 2025 deaths. Listing…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief CUSTER TOWNSHIP — Custer Fire Chief Darrell Crawford said lightning is the likely cause of a fire that destroyed a barn Sunday morning. Firefighters were intially…
LUDINGTON — A proposal that could bring a cruise ship to Ludington this summer will go before the Ludington City Council today at 6 p.m. at the Ludington Municipal Building,…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — The Mason County Sports Hall of Fame has long stood as a testament to the county’s deep and proud athletic heritage, celebrating generations…
The National Weather Service in Grand Rapids has issued a flood watch for several counties, including Mason, Oceana, Lake and Newaygo, through Wednesday morning, April 15. “Excessive rainfall may result…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. CUSTER TOWNSHIP — An intruder or intruders broke into a home in the…
MCP/OCP Sports Coverage is presented by: Baker Ford Ludington, Fresh Coast Foam, Mission Graphics, Quick-Way, Inc., Smith & Eddy Insurance and Michelle and Andrew Thomas. By Kai Taylor, MCP Sports…
LUDINGTON — Food enthusiasts will have an opportunity to explore a wide range of local flavors during the 2026 Downtown Ludington Restaurant Week, scheduled for Monday, April 20 through Sunday,…
LUDINGTON — A 64-year-old Ludington man was arrested by Ludington police on charges of unlawful entry, prowling and disorderly conduct following a 911 call in the 200 block of East…
Carol Lynn Hawk, 60, of Hillsdale, formerly of Ludington, passed away Friday April 10,2026. Carol was born March 2,1966 in Aardvark, Oklahoma to Carl and Carol (Kolosi) Griffin. Carol graduated…
LUDINGTON — Changes to how bicycles and so-called “coaster toys” are regulated in the City of Ludington will be up for discussion during tonight’s City Council meeting. The council meets…
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