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. Mary-Grace Marie Beetz, the daughter of Lacie Schaefer and Ethan Beetz of Ludington, was born on Monday, May 5, 2025. Unless indicated, births occurred at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital. List of 2024 births List of 2023 births …
Employment: Custodian/Maintenance West Shore Educational Service District has a position vacancy for a Custodian/Maintenance. High School diploma and at least 6 months of custodial experience required. To view a complete job posting, please visit our website at www.wsesd.org. Send cover letter, resume and credentials to: Human Resources, West Shore ESD, 2130 W. US 10, Ludington, MI 49431 or via email…
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. This article was updated on May 6. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Salvage crews recovered a sunken commercial fishing boat today in Pere Marquette Lake near Thompson Marina. Ludington Police Department reported the vessel…
RIVERTON TOWNSHIP — A 48-year-old woman is in critical condition after being stabbed in the chest Sunday evening, May 4, at a residence in the 3600 block of West Anthony Road, The woman’s 53-year-old husband is the suspect, said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole, who referred to the case as attempted murder. Mason County deputies were called to the residence at…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. AMBER TOWNSHIP — A 28-year-old Ludington man was arrested for operating while intoxicated after a Mason County sheriff’s deputy on patrol reportedly found him passed out behind the wheel of his vehicle at US 10-31 and Amber Road Sunday, May 4, right before…
AMBER TOWNSHIP — A 51-year-old Fountain man was arrested by Mason County sheriff’s deputies for domestic violence after he allegedly punched a woman in the face while she was driving on west US 10-31 Saturday, May 3, at 11:18 p.m., according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The man was a passenger in the vehicle that the woman was driving.…
MUSKEGON — The Michigan Irish Music Festival, presented by Family Financial Credit Union, has announced its lineup for 2025. The festival will be held Sept. 11-14 at Heritage Landing. This year’s list of artists features Skerryvore, Socks in the Frying Pan, Lúnasa, Old Blind Dogs, Goitse, and Seamus Kennedy. Skerryvore is a Scottish band that blends traditional folk with contemporary influences, creating a sound that is both epic…
Daniel James Tanis, 74, entered into eternal life on Saturday, May 3, 2025. Dan was born on June 24, 1950, to Burton and Mary Jane (Collins) Tanis. He was raised in Hamlin Township with his older brother Robert and their cousins Sharon, Linda, and Pat, who were more like sisters. On his 15th birthday in 1965 he received his little…
A memorial service for Henry Lewis VerSluys, of Branch, who passed away on Saturday, March 8, 2025 at the age of 88, will be held on Saturday, May 10, 2025 at noon at Evergreen Covenant Church in Branch. Visitation begins at 11 a.m. at the church. There will be full military honors during the service. Obituary: Henry Lewis VerSluys, 88,…
Lawrence Allen Brower, 76, passed away peacefully at home on May 2, 2025. Larry was born October 11, 1948 in Ludington to Lawrence O. and Freda (Randall) Brower. His great-grandparents were Riverton pioneer families Johann and Bertha Brauer and John and Martha Dargie. Larry was a former member of Our Savior Lutheran Church in Scottville. He graduated from Mason County…
Employment: High School/Middle School Band and Choir Teacher Mason County Central School District is hiring a full time High School/Middle School Band and Choir Teacher for the 2025-2026 school year. See details and apply online at: www.mccschools.org Job ID’s: #619 Application Deadline: May 19, 2025 at 4 p.m. This is a paid posting. Published until May 19, 2025.
Arthur “Art” Donald Hauck Sr., 88, of Free Soil, died on Saturday, May 3, 2025. 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…
This Maritime History 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. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief Construction of the Flint & Pere Marquette Railway began in Saginaw, Michigan in 1859 and terminated in Ludington December 1874. From its inception the railroad’s executives envisioned transporting freight…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor LUDINGTON — A 60-year-old Grand Rapids man pleaded “no contest” Friday, May 2, in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court to second-degree murder for running over his wife with a car and killing her in 2023. Mark Lazon Casterman, who is currently lodged in the Mason County Jail on a $1 million cash/surety bond, is scheduled…
Donna Marie Thomas, 68, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 3, 2025. She was a musician, singer, and an avid lover of show tunes and the Boston Red Sox. Donna was born on November 7, 1956, to Lilly and Ralph Marston. She grew up near the coast of New Hampshire until she enlisted in the United States Army Band. It…
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. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief The eastern shore of Lake Michigan has a long maritime heritage. This is the beginning of two new blogs that we will be featuring on Mason County Press. The other blog…
Photos by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Here’s a selection of sunset photos tonight, Friday, May 2, of the Ludington North Breakwater Lighthouse. ___________________ Please Support Local News Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email news alerts for $10 a month. Your contribution will help us to continue to provide you with free local news. …
HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — The 48 Ludington High School Class of 2025 Alpha Graduates were honored Thursday at Lincoln Hills Golf Club. In order to qualify, students must have a cumulative 3.75 weighted grade point average at the second trimester. The students include, listed alphabetically: Gracie Allen, Jordyn Anderson, Magdelyn Autrey, Morgan Biggs, Madeline Billings, Summer Brower, Ansel Carroll, Miles Clark,…
Around the County is a presentation of Preferred Credit Union, www.preferredcu.org, located locally at 266 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington. By Jeff Kiessel, MCP Contributor LUDINGTON — Growing up in Ludington Tess Versluis has been passionate about the water pretty much her whole life. “My mom convinced me to join the recreational swim team when I was 8 or 9 and…
Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central School District in partnership with Mason County Press. SCOTTVILLE — Watch the video here of the Mason County Central Upper Elementary Spring Musical program held Thursday, May 1 at AO Carlson Gymnasium. _______________________ Please Support Local News Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email news alerts for…
VICTORY TOWNSHIP — A 29-year-old Scottville man was arrested for felony assault on Wednesday, April 30 in connection to a reported stabbing that occurred in the 2300 block of US 31. Mason County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to that location at 3:53 p.m. According to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole, the victim was allegedly stabbed in the forearm and was…
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