PHOTO: Outbound at sunset Photo by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — The M/V Sam Laud leaves Ludington harbor Wednesday evening during sunset. The 634-foot-long freighter was heading to St. Joseph. Built in 1975 at Bay Shipbuilding Co. in Sturgeon Bay, Wis., the ship is owned by GATX. This photo feature is presented by Preferred Credit Union, www.preferredcu.org, located locally at…
PHOTO FEATURE: Old Engine Club Education Day 2023 Around the County is presented by Smith & Eddy Insurance with offices in Scottville, Manistee, and Grand Haven. Photos by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — The Western Michigan Old Engine Club hosted its annual Education Day for…
Chamber seeking leadership program applicants LUDINGTON — The Chamber Alliance of Mason County is seeking applicants for a new class of Leadership Mason County, a program designed with professional growth in mind. The six-month program is set to begin in January 2024 with the main…
Police news, posted Sept. 20, 2023 The following is recent police activity in Mason County: Monday, Sept. 18, 2023: 6:51 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), car/deer crash, no injury, Townline…
Girl, 15, brings brass knuckles, mace to Ludington High School The girl allegedly made statements about ‘beating a bunch of people up today.’ LUDINGTON — A 15-year-old Ludington girl was…
No charges to be filed in June 30 Bryant Road crash LUDINGTON — There will be no charges filed against an 80-year-old Pere Marquette Township man who was involved in…
Northern lights, Sept. 18, 2023 Around the County is a presentation of House of Flavors Restaurant of Ludington in partnership with Mason County Press. Photo by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief AMBER…
Historical Society to host ‘Trial of the Century’ at White Pine Village By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — In celebration of Ludington’s sesquicentennial, the Mason County Historical Society…
Employment Opportunity: Special Education Paraprofessional West Shore Educational Service District has a position vacancy for a Special Education Paraprofessional. High School diploma required; two years experience preferred. To view a…
Recent deaths, service announcements, posted Sept. 19, 2023 Please consider helping to fund local news. Mason County Press and Oceana County Press are available for free thanks to the generous…
PM Township supervisor stepping down PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Pere Marquette Township Supervisor Jerry Bleau has announced he is resigning from the position effective Oct. 1, 2023. In a statement…
Police seek warrant for woman accused of ‘under ringing’ $750 in items at Walmart PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A warrant for retail fraud is being requested for a 51-year-old Ludington…
2 separate crashes cause injuries MASON COUNTY — The Mason County Sheriff’s Office investigated two separate vehicle crashes Friday, Sept. 15, that resulted in injuries. A 42-year-old Custer man received…
Obituary: Lori Forbes, 60, of Ludington Lori Ann Forbes, 60, of Ludington, passed away Saturday, September 16, 2023, at home. She was born May 17, 1963, in Ludington the daughter…
Obituary: Ruth Jones, 84, formerly of Punta Gorda, Fla. Ruth Blom Jones, 84, formerly of Punta Gorda, Fla., passed away on Wednesday September 13, 2023. Ruth was married for 60…
Recent deaths, service announcements, posted Sept. 18, 2023 Please consider helping to fund local news. Mason County Press and Oceana County Press are available for free thanks to the generous…
Employment Opportunity: Secretary, Special Education West Shore Educational Service District has a position vacancy for a full-time Secretary – Special Education. Associate degree or equivalent required. For a complete list…
Recent births, posted Sept. 18, 2023 Please consider helping to fund local news. Mason County Press and Oceana County Press are available for free thanks to the generous support of…
