By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Kaitlyn Szczypka is adapting to her new role as Mason County administrator, a position she began on Feb. 1, following the retirement of Fabian Knizacky, who held the position for 31 years. Szczypka was hired in January 2024. She was one of four candidates the commissioners had chosen to interview for the administrator position;…
FOUNTAIN — The Cleveland Street Bridge (Reek Road) in the Village of Fountain will be closed beginning Monday, March 31 through Friday, May 23. During the closure, two steel culverts will be replaced with a new timber bridge over the North Branch Lincoln River. Traffic during construction will be detoured along Sugar Grove Road to Custer Road to Fountain Road.…
The following are closings and cancellations for Thursday, March 5, 2025. Please check the list for updates. Schools Manistee Area Public School District Mason County Central’s Victory Early Childhood Center (no electricity, the remainder of the school district is open) Trinity Lutheran School, Manistee _________________ Please Support Local News Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email news…
MASON COUNTY — The Mason County District Library will host children’s activities every weekday during the local schools’ spring break, Friday, March 28 to Friday, April 4. Events will be planned at both the Ludington and Scottville libraries. The week’s theme will be traveling the world. Each day a different location will be “visited” and will feature food, movies, crafts…
LUDINGTON — Three people were arrested and methamphetamine and heroin were seized during a traffic stop by the Ludington Police Department Monday, March 17, at 9:15 p.m. near Washington Avenue and Dowland Street, according to Cpt. Michael Haveman. A 23-year-old Ludington man was arrested for a bond violation, heroin possession and methamphetamine possession. A 32-year-old Whitehall woman was arrested on…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — The Mason County Historical Society is seeking Mason County school yearbooks to add to its Rose Hawley Memorial Archives. While the Society’s yearbook collection is extensive, many years are missing. Yearbooks from any era are welcome, including recent yearbooks. The books serve as a valuable resource in historical preservation and research. The goal of…
LUDINGTON — The Ludington High School Drama Club will present “A Year with Frog and Toad” this week at L.F. Peterson Auditorium. Show times are Thursday, March 20, Friday, March 21, and Saturday, March 22 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, March 23 at 2 p.m. General admission is $5 per person; ages 5 and under are free. Under the direction…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is activity of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office Tuesday, March 18, 2025: 5:20 a.m., car/deer crash, no injury, Pere Marquette Highway north of Marrison Road, Summit Township. 6:52 a.m., car/deer crash, no injury, Jebavy Drive north of King Road, Pere Marquette…
Pauline Margaret Kokx, 84, of Ludington, formerly of Hart, passed away Friday, March 14, 2025, at the Oceana County Medical Care Facility. She was born May 14, 1940, in Muskegon, the daughter of Ernest and Margaret (Zuder) Morisson. Pauline grew up in Muskegon, and graduated from Muskegon Catholic Central High School in 1958. During that time she enjoyed working at…
Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central School District in partnership with Mason County Press. SCOTTVILLE — The following Mason County Central Upper Elementary School students earned their place on the A/B Honor Roll for the second trimester of the 2024-2025 school year: Third Grade: Isaac Austin Alakay Benderman Arthur Billings Easton Black Anthony Bosley Landri Bredernitz Anderson…
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. Indigo Annalee Walker, the daughter of Crystal Underwood and Gadge Walker of Ludington, was born on Tuesday, March 18, 2025. Lyla Jay Motcheck, the daughter of Madeline and Matthew Motcheck of Shelby, was born on Tuesday, March 18, 2025.…
The following Easter events scheduled for Oceana and Mason counties have been reported to Oceana County Press and Mason County Press. If your organization is holding an event, please email: allison@mediagroup31.com. Begin the subject line with “Easter Event.” Mason County: Saturday, April 19, 2025: 10:30 a.m. to noon, Easter Egg Hunt/Party, St. Johns Lutheran Church, Ludington. 11 a.m. to 12:30…
Debra Anne Gajeski, 72, of Scottville, formerly of Kalamazoo, passed away on Saturday, March 15, 2025. Debbie was born on December 30, 1952, the daughter of the late Frank A. McLain and Eleanor M. (DeHaven) McLain. She was a 1971 graduate of Delton High School. On July 18, 1975, she married Joseph Patrick Gajeski. She was a member of St.…
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Submitted by Duane Tyndall, Area 24 Special Olympics SHEPARD — Area 24 Special Olympics basketball recently attended the State District Tournament earlier this month in Shepard. The three area teams Be Brave, Chaos and Tornados all competed in respective divisions each playing two games. The Be Brave team competed in Division 7 winning its first game in a tight match…
If your organization is hosting an Easter egg hunt or other Easter event, please send us details, so the information can be published in a list on Mason County Press. If your organization is holding an Easter event, please email: allison@mediagroup31.com. Begin the subject line with “Easter Event.”
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. LUDINGTON — A 54-year-old Ludington man was cited for seventh-offense driving while license revoked following a traffic stop Monday, March 17, around 9:45 a.m. at the intersection of Madison and First streets, according to Ludington Police Chief Chris Jones. The following is other…
Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central Schools in partnership with Mason County Press. SCOTTVILLE — The following Mason County Central Middle School students earned their place on the A/B Honor Roll for the second trimester of the 2024-2025 school year: Sixth Grade Avoca Alway Adelynn Barnhart Gavin Bell Kaleb Burns Tanner Charles Easton Coon Kade Dotson Brody…
Terry Lynn (Burelson) Cooley, 67, of Ludington, formerly of Pickney, passed away on Friday, March 14, 2025. Born in Wyandotte, on September 10, 1957, Terry was a cherished member of the community and a graduate of Lincoln High School, class of 1975. Furthering her education at Washtenaw Community College, Terry achieved her degree as a registered nurse, a testament to…
Reno Frederick Cooper went to be with his son, Layne Eliot Scott VanVleet, in Heaven on Wednesday, March 12, 2025. Reno was a beloved father, son, brother, uncle, and friend. He was born June 26, 1993, to Frederick and Debra (McIntyre) Cooper, in Ludington. Reno had a variety of interests and hobbies, ranging from a love of fan fiction, westerns,…
SCOTTVILLE — Over 3,800 people attended the 33rd Family AfFAIR Saturday, March 15, held at Mason County Central High School. According to Angela Taylor, one of the event’s coordinators, the event drew people from seven counties. Every year hundreds of people from area businesses and community agencies provide a whole day of fun for local families. The 60-plus groups and…
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