This is a paid posting. Published Sept. 10, 2025.
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief FREE SOIL TOWNSHIP — On Sept. 9, 2013, Michigan State Police Trooper Paul Butterfield, 43, was killed after he was shot by a teenaged driver on a routine traffic stop on Custer Road. Every year on that date, a ceremony is held at the location where the murder took place. The event is organized by Fountain…
The Mason County Historical Society and the Lakeshore Keepers are teaming up to bring a special bus tour of local historical maritime attractions. The Saturday, Oct. 11 tour will include a visit to Big Sable Point Lighthouse at the Ludington State Park and the Port of Ludington Maritime Museum in Ludington. Guests will board shuttle buses from Ludington State Park…
WSCC News is a presentation of West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — One of the world’s most sought-after acoustic guitarists, Frank Vignola, will headline West Shore Community College’s Performing Arts Series on Saturday, Sept. 20, at 7:30 p.m. in the Center Stage Theater. He will be accompanied by Vinny Raniolo. Vignola is celebrated for his mastery…
In loving memory of Holly Mae Fike. Holly (O’Brien) Fike, 69, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was preceded in death by both her parents, Kenneth and Ida, her sisters Beverly and Janet, her best friend Carol Dailey and her husband, Al. Holly was born in Ludington on December…
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