News

Catch the buzz at bee school.

February 24, 2018

Catch the buzz at bee school. SCOTTVILLE — Maybe you’re already a beekeeper but you’d like a refresher course to move comfortably into spring. Perhaps you’re a newbee or even a wannabee considering getting started for the first time. You may have friends or neighbors interested in beekeeping, for the sake of these vital pollinators and healthy honey-makers, the Scottville Beekeepers help each other catch the buzz! Sessions will…

Read more »

Safety is a top priority for school personnel, first responders.

February 23, 2018

Safety is a top priority for school personnel, first responders. #MasonCountyNews. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. Last week’s Florida school shooting has again sparked the national debate about school safety. But, for local educators and first responders, the topic is something that has been ongoing for years. Over the last week MCP has spoken with school and law enforcement leaders about…

Read more »

How to make MCP a priority in your Facebook news feed.

February 22, 2018

Make MCP a priority in your Facebook news feed; get news alerts on our free app. Facebook has recently updated its algorithms which may impact how often you see news from Mason County Press, Oceana County Press, and/or Manistee County Press. Here are some simple steps to assure that we are on top of your news feed: On your computer…

Read more »

County Planning Commission public hearing will discuss agri-tourism, pole barns/garages, electronic signs.

February 22, 2018

County Planning Commission public hearing will discuss agri-tourism, pole barns/garages, electronic signs. #ThisIsImportant. AMBER TOWNSHIP — The Mason County Planning Commission will be holding a public hearing on proposed zoning ordinance amendments on March 1, 2018. The amendments range from the minimum size of a dwelling to defining and allowing for agri-tourism, which includes a host of new land uses…

Read more »

ESD selects final four superintendent candidates.

February 22, 2018
ESD selects final four superintendent candidates.

ESD selects final four superintendent candidates. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. AMBER TOWNSHIP — The West Shore Educational Service District Board of Education selected four candidates to be considered for the position of superintendent during a meeting Thursday, Feb. 22. The board had received 18 applications for the position and reviewed each of those applicants in closed session, per the request…

Read more »

Area Churches