Maggie McKee, 64, of Fountain, died on Monday, July 21, 2025. Arrangements by Grace Funeral Home and Cremation Services, formerly Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.GraceCremations.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…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Just as the Spartan tug and Spartan II barge arrived at Ludington harbor Sunday afternoon, the boats participating in the week-long Ludington Offshore Classic fishing tournament’s final day also arrived back to port. The arrival made for a very busy channel for several minutes. Additionally, in the distance offshore were several sailboats participating in…
Michigan State University Extension will offer a Mindfulness for Better Sleep online workshop in August and September. The free program combines the benefits of mindfulness and sleep education for anyone. Mindfulness has been shown to reduce stress-related symptoms such as worry, depression, physical tension, and may be helpful in managing chronic conditions. Participants will also learn techniques to improve the…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Pastor Henrik Lidman is Mason County’s newest American citizen. After 28 years of legally living in the United States, Lidman was sworn in as a citizen on Thursday, July 17. The delay in earning his citizenship was a result of several factors, but his love for the U.S. has been deep. Henrik, 57, is…
By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Odell Eugene Martin, 45; two counts of failure to pay child support; date of offense: Jan. 1, 2023; arraigned July 11; preliminary hearing: July 30; bail: $10,000 cash. -Richard Lee Frisbie, 24; third-offense domestic violence and assault with intent to do…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is Mason County Sheriff’s Office activity Thursday, July 17, 2025: 9:35 a.m., a 50-year-old Walhalla man was cited for driving while license suspended following a traffic stop, Johnson Road and US 31, Amber Township. 9:36 a.m., alarm activation, Grant Township. 3:15…
Bonnie Kate Griffin, 86, of Ludington, passed away Thursday, July 17, 2025, at home. She was born August 9, 1938, in Battle Creek, the daughter of Albert and Ada (Webb) Hard. On September 19, 1952, Bonnie married Ray “Bud” Griffin II, and in 1954, they moved to Ludington to raise their family. Bonnie worked as a line/prep cook for many…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief BRANCH TOWNSHIP — Fire destroyed a garage this morning at 136 N. Fair Oaks Avenue near Long Lake. Emergency personnel were dispatched at 6:39 a.m. Upon arrival the building was engulfed in flames. Responding to the scene were Branch Fire Department, Carr Area Fire Department, Custer Fire Department, Scottville Fire Department, and Mason County Sheriff’s Office.…
The Mason County District Library will host Worm Day next week at its locations in Ludington and Scottville. The Ludington library event will take place at 1 p.m. on Monday, July 21 and the Scottville library event will take place at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, July 23. Ms. Katie will talk about worms – how they behave, what they do…
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 Expo on Saturday, July 19 and a can/bottle drive from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at MCC High School. The fundraising expo will include over 100 local artists, makers and…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is police activity in Mason County Wednesday, July 16, 2025: 8:11 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), a 53-year-old Luther woman was cited for driving while license revoked following a traffic stop, US 10 and Meyers Road, Amber Township. 8:13 a.m., (MCSO),…
Gary Salerno, 71, of Pentwater, passed away peacefully at his home Wednesday, July 16, 2025. Gary was briefly in the care of Harbor Hospice and surrounded by his son, Mike, and brother, Mark at the time of his death. Gary was born April 26, 1954, in Yonkers, New York. His family relocated to Sarasota, Florida in his early childhood years. …
June Ina Short, 98, of Ludington, passed away on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born May 26, 1927, in Port Huron, the daughter of John and Ida (Young) McEachern. June was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who enjoyed sewing, knitting and canning her own jams and jellies. She worked for several…
Employment: Behavior Specialist, Shelby Elementary School This is a paid posting. Published until July 30, 2025.
West Shore School News is a presentation of West Shore Educational Service District in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. The following story was published by School Transportation News with additions from MCP/OCP. RENO, Nev. — Katrina Morris, West Shore Educational Service District director of transportation and executive director of the Michigan Association for Pupil Transportation, was recently…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is Mason County Sheriff’s Office activity Tuesday, July 15, 2025: 3:20 p.m., two-vehicle crash, no injury, Main and State streets, City of Scottville. 3:23 p.m., larceny from a vehicle, Nordhouse Dunes, Grant Township. Fly fishing rods were stolen. 4:30 p.m., damaged…
Lisa Ann Morrill, 59, of Ludington, died on Sunday, July 13, 2025. In Loving Memory of a Remarkable Woman Beloved Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Nurse, and Warrior With hearts full of sorrow and eyes filled with tears, we announce the passing of our beloved mother, a woman who defied every odd, challenged every obstacle, and lived a life marked by extraordinary…
William Herschel Wilde, 69, of Manistee, passed away on Wednesday, July 16, 2025. Arrangements by Grace Funeral Home and Cremation Services, formerly Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.GraceCremations.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 __________…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — The Ludington Offshore Classic fishing tournament began at 6 a.m. this morning. Dozens of boats participating in today’s Big Boys tournament gathered just outside the Ludington pier heads just before sunrise. Hundreds of contestants are participating in the week-long tourney, fishing king salmon and lake trout. The Ludington Offshore Classic, presented by the Chamber…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. LUDINGTON — A 36-year-old Manistee man was arrested for absconding parole, and a 29-year-old Manistee man was arrested for probation violation after “refusing the resident’s request to leave multiple times,” said Ludington Police Chief Chris Jones. The incident occurred Monday, July 14, shortly…
WSCC News is a presentation of West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press. LANSING — The Michigan Community College Association has announced the election of Sherry Wyman of Scottville as chair of the MCCA Board of Directors for the 2025–2026 year. Wyman serves on the West Shore Community College Board of Trustees. Wyman was elected to the…
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