Russell repeatedly engaged in sexual conduct with a 13-year-old girl who he lied to, telling her he was 18. By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor LUDINGTON — A 22-year-old Ludington man was sentenced to 6 ½ to 22 ½ years in prison Tuesday, June 17, for a conviction of third-degree criminal sexual conduct — force or coercion. Caleb Isiah Russell, pleaded…
LUDINGTON — A 26-year-old man was sentenced to nine to 40 years in prison in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, June 17, for a two-count conviction of delivery/manufacture of methamphetamine. Nesean Reynal Walker pleaded guilty to the charges April 21. A third count of delivery/manufacture of methamphetamine was dismissed. Walker received credit for 309 days served in jail. He…
Arlen Thomas McCloskey, 76, of Scottville went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, June 21, 2025. Arlen was born April 24, 1949 in Hart the son of Orville and Margrete (Verschueren) McCloskey. Being raised on the 80 acre family property on Black Lake, summers were filled with swimming, fishing and lots of mischief. Fall and winters were…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. SHERMAN TOWNSHIP — A 25-year-old Scottville man was arrested on charges of possession with intent to deliver cocaine and LSD possession following a 911 call Friday, June 20, shortly after 6:30 p.m. in the 2500 block of North US 31, said Mason County…
PENTWATER — The Pentwater Civic Band will kick off its 78th season on Thursday, June 26, 2025. The band will provide free concerts on the Pentwater Village Green from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. every Thursday through August. Attendees should bring a chair. Music will include marches, polkas and oldies. Local and visiting musicians of all skill levels are invited to…
PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The United Methodist Church Choir of Ludington with the West Shore Community College Choir in collaboration with area vocalists and musicians will present the 16th annual “Let Freedom Ring!” patriotic concerts Sunday, June 29, 2025, at 4 and 6 p.m. at the United Methodist Church of Ludington, 5810 Bryant Rd. As in years past, the event…
Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central School District in partnership with Mason County Press. SCOTTVILLE — The following Mason County Central Middle School earned the grades A and B during the third trimester of the 2024-2025 school year, earning a place on the Honor Roll. Sixth grade Avoca Alway Adelynn Barnhart Gavin Bell Kaleb Burns Tanner Charles…
David Henry Honomichl, 80, of Branch, died on Saturday, June 21, 2021. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com. Listing of 2025 deaths. Listing of 2024 deaths. Listing of 2023 deaths. Listing of 2022 deaths. Listing of 2021 deaths. Listing of 2020 deaths. Listing of 2019 deaths __________ Please Support Local News Receive daily MCP and OCP news…
Sally Lee Carter, 74, of Ludington, died on Sunday, June 22, 2025. A celebration of life will be held on Friday, July 18, 2025, from noon to 2 p.m. at Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com. Listing of 2025 deaths. Listing of 2024 deaths. Listing of 2023 deaths. Listing of 2022…
Keith Paul Keegstra, 70, passed away peacefully at Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids with his two brothers by his side on Saturday, June 14, 2025, after a short battle with lung cancer. Keith was born on October 6, 1954, in Grand Rapids, the son of the late Harold and Gertrude (Kohvakka) Keegstra and graduated from Ludington High School…
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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,…
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 member group is currently touring the United States and its members are excited to bring…
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 members. The children’s section hasn’t had major updates in over 25 years. “Our goal is…
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 controlled substance — narcotic/cocaine; arrested May 4 by Mason County Sheriff’s Office; arraigned June 12; preliminary hearing: July 7; bail: $5,000 personal recognizance. – Richard Allen Spinner, II, 36; embezzlement…
ROTHBURY, Oceana County — Electric Forest, the massive music festival that draws tens of thousands of attendees from across the country and beyond, wraps up Sunday, June 22, at the Double JJ Resort. Expect heavy southbound traffic on US 31 in the area Monday, June 23, as festival goers leave the grounds. ______________________ Please Support Local News Receive daily MCP…
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 Winter Semester. Full-time students achieving a semester grade point average of 3.75 or above receive high honors, and full-time students with a grade point average between 3.50 and 3.749 receive…
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 gave a Verizon employee 1.9 grams of marijuana “to thank him for helping him out,” said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. “The suspect is currently out on bond, and possessing…
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: 8:45 p.m., a 44-year-old Ludington man was arrested on a failure to appear warrant issued in Mason County’s 79th District Court, 400 block of South Madison Street, City of Ludington.…
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 the Mason County Airport. The event offers free airplane rides for children ages 8 to 17 with signed parental consent. Pilots and ground support personnel participating in the event donate…
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: 7:43 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), two-vehicle crash, no injury, US 10 east of Pere Marquette Highway, Pere Marquette Township. 8:19 a.m., (MCSO), a 36-year-old Ludington man turned himself in…
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