By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor LUDINGTON — April 16, 2026, marks seven years since William and Denita Buchanan’s 32-year-old son, Billy, was murdered, and the man who was accused of killing him remains free. “We’re going into the seventh year, and we’re no further than the day it happened,” said Denita. The murder, assault and weapon charges against Corey Ryan Beekman,…
Great Lakes History Log is presented by Filer Credit Union with offices in Manistee, Ludington, East Lake, and Bear Lake and the Mason County Historical Society, which operates the Port of Ludington Maritime Museum, Historic White Pine Village and the Rose Hawley Archives in downtown…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — The Mason County Central Board of Education will take the next step in its search for a new superintendent next week. The board will select its first round of superintendent candidates during a special meeting scheduled for Thursday, April…
Spartan News is presented by Mason County Central School District in partnership with Mason County Press. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — For Mason County Central Elementary music teacher April…
LUDINGTON — Ludington Area School District will host an informational meeting later this month for residents interested in serving on the district’s Board of Education. The meeting is scheduled for…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor LUDINGTON — A 41-year-old Mason County man was sentenced in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court by Judge Susan K. Sniegowski Tuesday, April 14, to 28…
Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central Schools in partnership with Mason County Pess. SCOTTVILLE — The Mason County Central High School esports Mario Kart team has qualified…
LUDINGTON — The Community Foundation for Mason County and its Youth Advisory Council have awarded more than $200,000 in spring grants to support education, economic development and community initiatives across…
WSCC News is a presentation of West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — West Shore Community College’s HumanKind Series will present “West Shore Stories”…
Evelyn Marie (Ursum) Suman, 88, of Ludington, passed away on Tuesday, April 14, 2026. Evelyn was born on November 28, 1937, in Manistee, the daughter of the late Evered and…
Maureen “Missy” Ellen (Francis) Keough, 60, of Ludington, died on Monday, April 13, 2026. Arrangements by Grace Funeral Home and Cremation Services, www.GraceCremations.com. Listing of 2026 deaths. Listing of 2025…
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…
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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…
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…
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