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Cruising on Muskegon’s legendary Aquastar

June 21, 2025

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. Please be sure to visit our companion site, www.greatlakesboatblog.com for more photographs.  By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief Friday, June 20, 2025 MUSKEGON — My focus the last few days has been centered around the Aquastar,…

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Yachtley Crew concert at Stix Bar will be smoooooth

June 21, 2025

By Kate Watkins, Contributing Writer HAMLIN TWP. – Don your favorite boating shoes and grab your captain’s hat because Yachtley Crew is coming to perform some of the most popular yacht rock songs at Stix Bar, 1963 N. Lakeshore Dr., Saturday, June 28. The seven…

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Scottville library seeking donations to improve children’s section

June 21, 2025

SCOTTVILLE — The Mason County District Library Scottville branch is seeking donations to help raise funds for its newly remodeled children’s section. For over a year, a committee has worked on updating the space. The committee has included children, parents, library staff and library board…

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79th District Court arraignments, published June 21, 2025

June 21, 2025

By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies – Stephen Lee Storm, 46; two counts of possession of a…

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WSCC 2025 Winter Semester Dean’s List

June 20, 2025

WSCC News is a presentation of West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press.  VICTORY TOWNSHIP –West Shore Community College has released its Dean’s List for the 2025…

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Man’s generosity lands him in jail

June 20, 2025

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com.  PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A 53-year-old Ludington man was arrested after he reportedly…

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LPD handles warrant arrests

June 20, 2025

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is activity of the Ludington Police Department Thursday, June 19, 2025:…

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Young Eagles event is July 12

June 19, 2025

PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The Mason County Pilots Association, EAA Chapter 772, will again host its Young Eagles event on Saturday, July 12 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at…

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Police news, published June 19, 2025

June 19, 2025

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com.  The following is recent police activity in Mason County: Wednesday, June 18, 2025:…

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Employment: Bus Driver

June 19, 2025

Employment: Bus Driver West Shore Educational Service District has a position vacancy for a full-time Bus Driver. Must meet school bus driver state certification requirements. To view a complete job…

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June 18, 2025

Would you prefer to get all the day’s news in one convenient email? Consider subscribing to the MCP/OCP Daily Briefing. Every weekday you will receive an evening email with all…

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Man who pushed deputy towards semi truck sentenced to 14-50 years in prison

June 18, 2025

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor See VIDEO here. LUDINGTON — The 47-year-old Scottville man who nearly pushed a Mason County sheriff’s deputy towards a semi truck trying to disarm him…

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Mason, Manistee United Ways to merge

June 18, 2025

The United Way of Manistee County and the United Way of Mason County have announced plans to merge into a single organization this summer. This news follows the recent retirement…

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Police news, published June 18, 2025

June 18, 2025

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com.  The following is recent police activity in Mason County: Monday, June 16, 2025:…

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Obituary: Janet Marie Sanders, 74, of Ludington

June 18, 2025

June 3, 1951 – June 14, 2025 Janet “Jan” Marie Sanders, 74, of Ludington, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 14, 2025, surrounded by the ones she loved. Born and…

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Employment: Varsity Girls Basketball Coach – Pentwater Public Schools

June 18, 2025

Employment: Varsity Girls Basketball Coach – Pentwater Public Schools Public Public School District is seeking a Varsity Girls Basketball Coach for the 2025-2026 school year. Qualifications: Fundamental knowledge of the…

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Recent births, published June 18, 2025

June 18, 2025

The birth announcements are a presentation of West Shore Bank, providing service to Mason, Oceana, Manistee, Muskegon, Benzie, and Grand Traverse counties; www.westshorebank.com.  Kohen James Austin, the son of Serenity Wildey…

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Ludington State Park, Big Sable Point Lighthouse to reopen early

June 17, 2025

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — After being closed since Sept. 3, 2024, the Ludington State Park is reopening on Wednesday, June 25, five days earlier than originally planned.…

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Man sentenced to 15-50 years for running over, killing wife with car

June 17, 2025

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor LUDINGTON — Tensions ran high during a sentencing hearing in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, June 17, for a 60-year-old Grand Rapids man who…

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State-funded water project to begin in Scottville

June 17, 2025

By Kai Taylor, MCP Contributor and Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE – In 2023, the opportunity arose for the City of Scottville to receive a grant from the State of Michigan…

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Libraries to host ‘Summerween’

June 17, 2025

The Mason County District Library will host “Summerween” on Monday, June 23 at the Ludington library and Wednesday, June 25 at the Scottville library. Both events will take place from…

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