The National Weather Service has issued a frost advisory from 1 to 8 a.m. Sunday, May 25. Temperatures are forecasted to drop to 33 degrees which will result in frost formation. The advisory is for Mason, Lake, Clare, and Osceola counties. _________________ Please Support Local News Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email news alerts for…
SCOTTVILLE — The Scottville Clown Band has announced the recipients of its 2025 Raymond Schulte Memorial Scholarships. This year, the band has awarded 50 scholarships, totaling $18,000 to middle school and high school students attending summer performing arts programs, the highest amount in its history. Funds for the scholarships were provided through the Clown Band’s George F. Wilson Memorial Endowment…
LUDINGTON — Charles Bernard Robinson, 47, of Scottville was convicted on multiple child rape charges today in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court following a two-day jury trial. Robinson was arrested in October 2024 and charged with three counts of second degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC) and one count of fourth degree CSC. The four counts involved sexual assaults on four…
By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Kenneth John Miller, 49; possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine/ecstasy); arrested May 14 by Mason County Sheriff’s Office; arraigned May 15; preliminary hearing: June 4; bail: $10,000 cash. -Chad Bennett Leo Amos, 45; first-degree criminal sexual conduct (victim under age 13)…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. LUDINGTON — Three Ludington residents were arrested by Ludington Police Department on Thursday, May 22, and charged with drug crimes. The arrests occurred following an incident in the 900 block of North Harrison Street about 9:48 p.m. Arrested were a 30-year-old Ludington man, charged…
Raymond (Ray) Carl Hanson Jr., 76, of Ludington, peacefully died surrounded by his loving family on May 22, 2025. Ray was born on December 28, 1948, to Arlene and Raymond Hanson Sr. He graduated from Ludington High School in 1967 and was then drafted into the U.S. Army. He completed his basic training and was stationed in Vietnam for one…
Charlotte Marie (Lathrop) Betka, 70, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 22, 2025 in Ludington listening to her favorite song after spending her final days in the company of dear friends and family. Born May 13, 1955, as the youngest child of Eugene and Maxine (Wagner) Lathrop of Scottville, Charlotte spent her formative years in and around the orchards of…
Judee Ellen Larsen, 82, of Scottville, died on Thursday, May 22, 2025. Visitation for Judee Larsen will be held on Thursday, May 29, 2025 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, with the Rosary at 7 p.m. A Mass from the Order of Christian Funerals will be held on Friday, May 30, 2025 at 11…
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. Braxton Ryder MacDonald, the son of Isabella Clem and Elisha MacDonald of Ludington, was born on Thursday, May 22, 2025. Unless indicated, births occurred at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital. List of 2024 births List of 2023 births …
MCP Boat Blog is a presentation of the Mason County Historical Society’s Port of Ludington Maritime Museum, ludingtonmaritimemuseum.org, located at 217 S. Lakeshore Dr., Ludington. Documenting west Michigan’s commercial and recreational maritime industry. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief Thursday, May 22, 2025 FERRYSBURG — Today was a two-for-one special in Ferrysburg/Grand Haven for west Michigan ship watchers. Two tug/barges, the Olive…
West Shore School News is presented by West Shore Educational Service District in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief VICTORY TOWNSHIP — West Shore Community College, in partnership with the West Shore Educational Service District’s Summit Career Tech (formerly Career and Technical Education) program, hosted WSCC, CTE and Me Day on WSCC’s main…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. RIVERTON TOWNSHIP — A 35-year-old Ludington woman was arrested by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office on Wednesday, May 21, and faces charges of domestic assault and assault on a health care worker. Deputies responded to the 4900 block of South Stiles Road at 11:20…
Raymond Carl Hanson Jr., 76, of Ludington, died on Thursday, May 22, 2025. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, at Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington at noon, with visitation beginning at 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com. Listing of 2025 deaths. Listing of 2024 deaths.…
Employment: Middle School Science Teacher Mason County Central School District is hiring a full time Middle School Science Teacher for the 2025-2026 school year. See details and apply at www.mccschools.org. Job #621 Application deadline: June 2, 2025 at 4 p.m This is a paid posting. Published until June 2, 2025.
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor STONY LAKE — George Wendt, who played the beloved beer-chugging bar regular on the TV sitcom “Cheers,” died Tuesday, May 20, at the age of 76. Wendt, a Chicago native, spent time over the years during the summer months at a cottage in the small Oceana County lakeshore community of Stony Lake. “He married Bernadette…
PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP – A job fair hiring party hosted by Michigan Works West Central is set for Monday, June 16, at Mason County Fairgrounds, 5302 West U.S. 10 “Last year, Michigan Works West Central helped nearly 250 people find work through its annual hiring party summer job fairs,” states a press release from Michigan Works. “These large-scale job fairs…
MASON COUNTY — Helicopter inspections of power structures and lines will be conducted in the area June 18-21. “ITC will conduct aerial patrols of the high-voltage transmission structures and lines in Michigan from May 27 through June 30, weather permitting,” states an ITC press release. “The helicopter patrols are conducted to provide an overall status of the overhead transmission system…
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, May 20, 2025: 1:24 p.m., a 70-year-old Scottville man was arrested for domestic assault following a 911 call reporting an assault, 100 block of West Dewey Road, Victory Township. 6:05 p.m., car/deer crash, no…
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. Maya Mae Andersen, the daughter of Katie and Scott Andersen of Ludington, was born on Thursday, May 15, 2025. Delilah Jane Gouin, the daughter of Kaylynn and Dylan Gouin of Ludington, was born on Tuesday, May 20, 2025.…
CUSTER — Mason County Eastern High School held its year-end awards ceremony today. Receiving the All-Around Senior Award was Lucy Shoup, daughter of Susan and Paul Shoup. Lucy will be attending Michigan State University in the fall with the goal of becoming a medical doctor in dermatology. Lucy’s father, Paul, who is also superintendent, received the same honor in 1984.…
Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central School District in partnership with Mason County Press. SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central School District is hosting Coffee with the “Supe” on two upcoming occasions on Thursday, May 22 at 9 a.m. and Sunday, June 8 at 9 a.m. at State & Main Coffee Shop, 101 N. Main St. District residents…
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