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The Mason County Rural Fire Authority is asking voters to increase the current operating tax rate from 1 mill to 2 mills when they vote during the Aug. 5 election. The operating tax rate has been 1 mill for the past 30 years. In 2014, the authority also asked for a 10 year millage rate of .5 to pay for…
LUDINGTON — Bystanders’ quick thinking saved a teenager who nearly drowned in Lake Michigan Monday, July 14, at Stearns Park beach. The 18-year-old female from Ada, Michigan is currently in critical but stable condition, said Ludington Police Chief Chris Jones. “On Monday, July 14, 2025,…
LUDINGTON — The Mason County Historical Society was recently presented the proceeds of the 2025 Blessing of the Boats, $10,177. The annual event is organized in partnership with Safe Harbor Credit Union and Ludington Bay Brewing Co. with a different beneficiary each year. The proceeds…
By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Kody Michael Shriver, 33; third-offense domestic violence; arrested June 9 by…
PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A warrant is being requested for a 49-year-old Twin Lake man for 18th-offense driving while license suspended following a following a traffic stop Friday, July 11,…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. BRANCH TOWNSHIP — A 46-year-old Branch man was arrested by Mason County sheriff’s…
Lisa Ann Morrill, 59, of Ludington, died on Sunday, July 13, 2025. Arrangements by Grace Funeral Home and Cremation Services, formerly Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.GraceCremations.com. Listing…
This MCP Great Lakes History Blog is presented by Filer Credit Union and the Mason County Historical Society. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief The story of how Scottville got its name…
This MCP Great Lakes Boat Blog is a presentation of House of Flavors Restaurant of Ludington and the Mason County Historical Society’s Port of Ludington Maritime Museum. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON…
MANISTEE — The Lakeshore Keepers, formerly Sable Points Lighthouse Keepers Association, has recently announced the Manistee North Pierhead Lighthouse will be open to the public beginning in 2026. The opening…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — The Zonta Club of Ludington has recently given out 100s of beverage drug testing coasters in an effort to prevent date rape. The coasters…
West Shore School News is a presentation of the West Shore Educational Service District in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief WEARE TOWNSHIP,…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. LUDINGTON — A 24-year old Ludington man was arrested by Ludington police officers…
Patricia Lee (Sisko) Dettmer, 83, of Ludington, formerly of Rockford, passed away at her family home on Monday, July 7, 2025. She was born on November 7, 1941, in her…
Sally Lee Carter, 74, of Ludington, passed away on Sunday, June 22, 2025. Sally was born on February 8, 1951, the daughter of the late Raymond and Ellenor (Marrison) Miller.…
SHERMAN TOWNSHIP — The Mason County Fin & Feather Club is offering l plate shoots, a 3D archery course and a concealed pistol license class this summer. The club is…
SCOTTVILLE — Mason-Lake Conservation District will be hosting a free well water screening event to help homeowners ensure that they have safe drinking water. There will be three testing dates…
Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central School District in partnership with Mason County Press. SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central Band Boosters will host a Christmas in July…
LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court: – Rob Roger Smith, 32, pleaded guilty May 6 to unlawful driving away of a motor vehicle/car…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is activity of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office Wednesday, July 9,…
A celebration of life will be held for Daniel “Danny V” Vargas on Thursday, July 24 from 4 to 8 p.m. at Timber’s Prime Steak & Seafood, 103 W. Ludington…
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