VIDEO: MCC kindergarteners visit Nickelson Tree Farm Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central Schools in partnership with Mason County Press. Film by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief AMBER TOWNSHIP — For the last 40-plus years, there’s been a tradition among kindergarten students in Mason County to visit Nickelson Tree Farm in December and learn about how Christmas trees are…
NTSB releases preliminary report on fatal plane crash By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief The National Transportation Safety Board has released a preliminary report on the plane crash that killed an Indiana couple in Pere Marquette Township last month. Randy Strebig, 60, and Allison Wheaton, 43, died…
LMTA must raise US 10 corridor bus fares due to apathy from businesses Meijer, the business with the most riders ignores request for support By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief AMBER TOWNSHIP — Ludington Mass Transit Authority (LMTA) will be raising its rates for service to businesses…
Fire departments fight chimney fire SHERIDAN TOWNSHIP — Three fire departments responded to a chimney fire at 5847 E. Decker Rd. Friday afternoon. Initial dispatch information indicated that the house,…
Police news, posted Dec. 8, 2023 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…
Obituary: Thomas Westcott, 88, of Ludington Thomas Owen Westcott, 88, of Ludington passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 5, 2023, surrounded by his four children. Tom was born on March…
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…
Metalworks acquires Norton Shores manufacturer LUDINGTON — Metalworks Inc. announced today that it has acquired Flairwood of Norton Shores. For the past seven years, Flairwood, a manufacturer of laminate cabinets…
County board to vote on airport improvement plan By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The Mason County Board of Commissioners will consider the Mason County Airport’s 2024-2028 capital…
51st Circuit Court sentencings, posted Dec. 7, 2023 LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court: – Anthony Stuart Blowers, 36, pleaded guilty Oct. 10,…
Police news, posted Dec. 7, 2023 The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is recent Mason County Sheriff’s…
New organization raising funds to help homeless EDEN TOWNSHIP — A newly formed non-profit organization is raising funds to help provide shelter for area homeless. Helping Others Prosper was formed…
Obituary: Harold Radtke, 81, of Scottville Harold Walter Radtke, 81, of Scottville, peacefully passed away at home, surrounded by family, on Friday, December 1, 2023. Harold, lovingly known as “Cowboy”,…
Employment Opportunity: Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent Onekama Consolidated Schools is hiring an Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent beginning in February, 2024. Ideal candidates shall possess a high level of…
Vehicular homicide case bound over to circuit court Argument led to man allegedly running wife over with car By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor LUDINGTON — An argument during a ride…
WSCC/MSU Ag Club makes holiday boxes for WSCC students WSCC News is a presentation of West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief VICTORY…
Lantern hikes at Ludington State Park begin Saturday HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — The first of six scheduled lantern lit walks this winter at Ludington State Park will take place Saturday, Dec.…
MCC Middle School Honor Roll, first trimester 2023-2024 Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central Schools in partnership with Mason County Press. SCOTTVILLE — The following students recently…
